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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Cape Town from R12 131

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CPT
Mar 24 — Mar 311
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 February 2026.

Sun 22/216:22
MSY
-
CPT
1 stop18h 53m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 16/321:30
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop27h 33m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2R19 150
Thu 26/212:48
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops22h 27m
Delta
Mon 16/321:30
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop24h 02m
Delta
Deal found 20/2R19 230
Thu 26/212:48
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops22h 27m
Delta
Tue 17/321:30
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop33h 10m
Delta
Deal found 20/2R19 310
Sun 22/211:42
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops26h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/37:55
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops42h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R20 368
Thu 26/217:34
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops21h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/320:50
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R20 913
Thu 26/317:40
MSY
-
CPT
1 stop18h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 3/420:05
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop27h 13m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/2R21 570
Thu 26/313:17
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops26h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/420:05
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop27h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R22 371
Fri 23/1010:35
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 1/1120:50
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops24h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2R22 451
Sun 1/117:30
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops49h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/1112:35
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops40h 27m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/2R22 980
Sun 1/1113:00
MSY
-
CPT
1 stop21h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1120:50
CPT
-
MSY
1 stop30h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2R23 172
Thu 16/418:42
MSY
-
CPT
2 stops33h 48m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/413:00
CPT
-
MSY
2 stops31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R23 220

Find 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 22 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 570

One-way from

R12 131

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R25 127
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 26/3-3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 48m total
  • New Orleans to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • New Orleans to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 963 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2026.
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New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 26/3

9:48-19:15

1 stop26h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

20:05-18:03

1 stop28h 58m

R21 570

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 26/3

17:40-19:15

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

20:05-16:18

1 stop27h 13m

R21 570

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 16/4

18:42-11:30

2 stops33h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

13:00-13:55

2 stops31h 55m

R23 220

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 26/3

19:09-15:20

2 stops61h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

18:00-15:35

2 stops52h 35m

R23 365

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 23/4

11:42-17:50

1 stop23h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

20:05-13:13

1 stop24h 08m

R23 974

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 23/4

7:00-15:20

3 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

20:00-15:41

2 stops26h 41m

R24 054

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 23/4

11:45-11:50

2 stops41h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

16:35-22:42

2 stops37h 07m

R24 342

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 28/5

18:17-11:00

2 stops33h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

18:50-15:36

2 stops27h 46m

R25 480

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 28/5

8:00-15:20

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

19:50-9:11

1 stop20h 21m

R25 576

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

8:00-15:20

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

20:00-10:24

1 stop21h 24m

R25 576

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Cape Town

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of R17 820). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R28 028). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to Cape Town in 18h 35m. Fly via Delta, Virgin Atlantic, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 13419 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town (average of R17 820). Flying from New Orleans to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R28 028). 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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