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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New Orleans

CPT — MSY
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 1 July 2026.

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October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R19 419
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R39 173 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 193 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to New Orleans

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to New Orleans?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to New Orleans?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R18 001.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to New Orleans?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 21m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to New Orleans?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 48m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated 1 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to New Orleans, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 901 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 901 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 901 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at R15 434, United Airlines will fly you from Cape Town to New Orleans and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fly from Cape Town to New Orleans on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to New Orleans. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 1 July 2026.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Top airline flying from Cape Town to New Orleans

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cape Town to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 434AverageR16 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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