Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,200

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MSY — CPT
May 10 — May 171

The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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 May 5, 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,267

Round-trip from

$1,248
High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cape Town Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 24% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New Orleans. Users have commonly found prices around $1,578 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,111. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town (MSY - CPT)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap British Airways flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between New Orleans and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced British Airways flights we've found from New Orleans to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 8/276:43 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops33h 17mBritish Airways
Fri 9/66:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops34h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,269
Thu 5/306:33 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops57h 27mBritish Airways
Thu 6/69:20 amCPT - MSY
2 stops41h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,440

Cheap Delta flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between New Orleans and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from New Orleans to Cape Town. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 8/2711:10 amMSY - CPT
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Fri 9/69:30 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop25h 52mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,359
Thu 5/305:21 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop17h 29mDelta
Thu 6/611:15 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops31h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,559
Fri 6/147:40 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop39h 10mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop25h 53mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,633
Fri 6/146:36 amMSY - CPT
2 stops31h 49mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop25h 53mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,659

Cheap New Orleans to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from New Orleans to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Prices were last updated on May 5, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from New Orleans to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 5/306:33 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops57h 27mBritish Airways
Thu 6/69:20 amCPT - MSY
2 stops41h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,440
Thu 5/305:21 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop17h 29mDelta
Thu 6/611:15 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops31h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,559
Fri 6/147:40 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop39h 10mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop25h 53mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,633
Fri 6/146:36 amMSY - CPT
2 stops31h 49mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop25h 53mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,659
Wed 6/199:45 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/101:30 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,661
Fri 6/1410:30 amMSY - CPT
2 stops40h 30mLufthansa
Fri 7/55:45 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops32h 14mLufthansa
Deal found 5/4$1,703
Thu 5/308:00 amMSY - CPT
1 stop24h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/67:50 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop20h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,026
Wed 6/199:45 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/106:55 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$3,818

New Orleans to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New Orleans and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from New Orleans to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 11/51:38 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops38h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/208:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops33h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,200
Tue 11/57:50 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop32h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/208:55 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops33h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,211
Tue 11/51:38 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops38h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/156:45 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops33h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,215
Tue 11/57:50 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop32h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/156:45 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops33h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,226
Sat 11/97:45 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop32h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/186:45 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,252
Tue 11/57:50 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop32h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 11/156:45 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,255
Sun 11/106:55 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 11/206:45 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,258
Sat 11/96:55 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/186:45 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops30h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,264
Fri 11/87:55 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 11/176:45 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops31h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,265

Find flights from New Orleans to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/27

2 stops33h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/6

2 stops34h 18m

$1,269

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/27

2 stops27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/6

1 stop25h 52m

$1,359

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/30

2 stops57h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

2 stops41h 35m

$1,440

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/27

2 stops33h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/6

1 stop32h 25m

$1,444

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/30

1 stop17h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

2 stops31h 19m

$1,559

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/14

1 stop39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop25h 53m

$1,633

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/19

2 stops39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

2 stops37h 25m

$1,661

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/14

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops32h 14m

$1,703

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/30

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

1 stop20h 16m

$2,026

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When is the best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 6 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from New Orleans to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from New Orleans to Cape Town is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,566. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of $1,248). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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.

January

$1,248

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,407

June

$1,644

July

$1,723

August

$1,445

September

$1,420

October

$1,384

November

$1,337

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

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 May 5, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways, Delta and United Airlines from New Orleans to Cape Town have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
11,118 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.3
Good
14,713 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.0
Good
7,719 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

6.8
Okay
6,874 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • Can I find flights from New Orleans to Cape Town for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New Orleans to Cape Town for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,269, but on average you can expect to pay $4,673.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Cape Town round-trip from $1,269. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,359, and American Airlines, from $1,444. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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  • What does MSY to CPT mean?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is MSY and Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

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    Many airlines flying from New Orleans to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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    The New Orleans to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.

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