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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Cape Town from R16 595

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CPT
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

R16 595

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R24 234
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 30/4-11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 12m total
  • New Orleans to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Mon 30/1216:36MSY - CPT
1 stop18h 24mDelta
Mon 6/123:20CPT - MSY
2 stops43h 37mDelta
Deal found 19/11R47 802
Mon 30/128:00MSY - CPT
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/120:50CPT - MSY
1 stop21h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11R63 549
Tue 17/1211:57MSY - CPT
2 stops40h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/118:45CPT - MSY
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R74 955
Tue 17/1211:57MSY - CPT
2 stops40h 03mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/117:15CPT - MSY
2 stops37h 26mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R75 045
Tue 17/1219:45MSY - CPT
1 stop32h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 3/118:45CPT - MSY
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11R108 252
Wed 4/1212:45MSY - CPT
2 stops34h 55mLufthansa
Wed 18/1218:30CPT - MSY
2 stops33h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R165 747
Wed 4/1217:43MSY - CPT
2 stops39h 42mQatar Airways
Fri 13/1212:25CPT - MSY
2 stops42h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11R194 684
Tue 3/1211:30MSY - CPT
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Mon 16/1223:59CPT - MSY
2 stops31h 36mKLM
Deal found 20/11R195 062

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New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 30/4

15:06-17:10

1 stop19h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

20:00-10:16

1 stop21h 16m

R25 712

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 30/12

16:36-19:00

1 stop18h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/1

23:20-10:57

2 stops43h 37m

R47 802

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/1

15:40-11:05

3 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/1

15:00-20:47

3 stops37h 47m

R52 973

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 17/12

11:57-12:00

2 stops40h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/1

17:15-22:41

2 stops37h 26m

R75 045

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/1

14:15-11:40

2 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/1

13:40-19:38

2 stops37h 58m

R89 639

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 17/12

19:45-12:10

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/1

18:45-17:55

1 stop31h 10m

R108 252

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/12

12:45-7:40

2 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/12

18:30-20:03

2 stops33h 33m

R165 747

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/12

17:43-17:25

2 stops39h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/12

12:25-22:48

2 stops42h 23m

R194 684

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/12

11:30-21:30

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/12

23:59-23:35

2 stops31h 36m

R195 062

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/3

11:22-10:40

2 stops39h 18m

R18 721

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R149). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8,0
Very Good
8 759 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,5
Good
3 832 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,4
Good
3 914 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 485 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at R16 595, American Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to Cape Town and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R25 712 and R47 802, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R149). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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