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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Cape Town from R23 723

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MSY — CPT
May 7 — May 141
1 adult
Tue 7/5
Tue 14/5

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 2 May 2024.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R24 470

Round-trip from

R1 933
High demand for flights, 57% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cape Town Intl

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from New Orleans in January are about R33 607 on average during January, but can be found for as low as R22 639.

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

When flying from New Orleans to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 579 040 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Tue 27/818:43MSY - CPT
2 stops33h 17mBritish Airways
Fri 6/918:55CPT - MSY
2 stops34h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R23 723
Tue 14/513:15MSY - CPT
2 stops38h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 21/518:05CPT - MSY
2 stops56h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R24 190
Thu 30/518:33MSY - CPT
2 stops57h 27mBritish Airways
Thu 6/614:00CPT - MSY
2 stops36h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R26 898
Tue 14/513:33MSY - CPT
2 stops38h 27mBritish Airways
Tue 21/518:55CPT - MSY
1 stop31h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R27 160

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 579 040 searches. Prices were last updated on 2 May 2024.
Tue 14/513:15MSY - CPT
2 stops38h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 21/518:05CPT - MSY
2 stops56h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R24 190
Thu 30/518:33MSY - CPT
2 stops57h 27mBritish Airways
Thu 6/614:00CPT - MSY
2 stops36h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R26 898
Tue 14/513:33MSY - CPT
2 stops38h 27mBritish Airways
Tue 21/518:55CPT - MSY
1 stop31h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R27 160
Thu 30/511:46MSY - CPT
1 stop23h 04mDelta
Thu 6/623:15CPT - MSY
2 stops30h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/5R29 121
Thu 30/58:00MSY - CPT
1 stop24h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/619:50CPT - MSY
1 stop20h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R37 844
Thu 30/512:30MSY - CPT
2 stops62h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/613:50CPT - MSY
3 stops36h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R108 750

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 579 040 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Tue 27/818:43MSY - CPT
2 stops33h 17mBritish Airways
Fri 6/918:55CPT - MSY
2 stops34h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R23 723
Tue 14/513:15MSY - CPT
2 stops38h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 21/518:05CPT - MSY
2 stops56h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R24 190
Thu 30/518:33MSY - CPT
2 stops57h 27mBritish Airways
Thu 6/614:00CPT - MSY
2 stops36h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R26 898
Tue 27/810:44MSY - CPT
2 stops41h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/918:40CPT - MSY
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5R26 973
Tue 14/513:33MSY - CPT
2 stops38h 27mBritish Airways
Tue 21/518:55CPT - MSY
1 stop31h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R27 160
Thu 30/511:46MSY - CPT
1 stop23h 04mDelta
Thu 6/623:15CPT - MSY
2 stops30h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/5R29 121
Thu 30/58:00MSY - CPT
1 stop24h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/619:50CPT - MSY
1 stop20h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R37 844
Mon 2/126:15MSY - CPT
2 stops45h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 21/1218:00CPT - MSY
2 stops36h 21mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5R93 602
Mon 2/1216:06MSY - CPT
2 stops34h 49mLufthansa
Sat 21/129:30CPT - MSY
2 stops43h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5R97 767

Find flights from New Orleans to Cape Town within your budget

Customise 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 579 040 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.

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Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

R23 723 - R108 750

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 27/8

2 stops33h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/9

2 stops34h 18m

R23 723

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 14/5

2 stops38h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/5

2 stops56h 45m

R24 190

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 30/5

2 stops57h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

2 stops36h 55m

R26 898

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 27/8

2 stops41h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/9

1 stop32h 25m

R26 973

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 14/5

2 stops38h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/5

1 stop31h 55m

R27 160

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 30/5

1 stop23h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

2 stops30h 14m

R29 121

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 30/5

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

1 stop20h 16m

R37 844

New Orleans Louis ArmstrongCape Town Intl

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 30/5

2 stops62h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

3 stops36h 36m

R108 750

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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 R0 while a return flight costs R38 082. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of R104). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R141). 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

R1 999

February

R2 260

March

R2 540

April

R2 391

May

R1 999

June

R1 943

July

R2 223

August

R2 242

September

R2 298

October

R2 260

November

R2 148

December

R2 634

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

12 - 21 °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 2 May 2024.
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
10 874 reviews
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
11 159 reviews
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
14 788 reviews
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
6 884 reviews
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Can I find flights from New Orleans to Cape Town for under R23 800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New Orleans to Cape Town for under R23 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just R23 723, but on average you can expect to pay R38 068.

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

    Currently priced at R23 723, British Airways will fly you from New Orleans to Cape Town and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R26 973 and R29 121, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New Orleans to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New Orleans to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New Orleans to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    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.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New Orleans to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the New Orleans to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The New Orleans to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 1/5.

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