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11:59 am - 10:15 am
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CPT
39h 16m
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1:15 pm - 4:24 pm
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MSY
58h 09m
2 stops
$1,432Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23
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9:51 am - 10:15 am
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CPT
41h 24m
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7:30 pm - 8:58 pm
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32h 28m
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$1,454Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21
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8:00 am - 3:20 pm
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24h 20m
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8:00 pm - 10:32 pm
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33h 32m
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$1,620United Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:10 am - 10:15 am
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44h 05m
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1:15 pm - 9:21 pm
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39h 06m
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$1,659Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 22 - Wed, Jul 1
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24h 20m
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8:50 pm - 12:10 pm
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23h 20m
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$1,666United Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Nov 2
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$1,670United Airlines
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24h 20m
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5:55 pm - 3:14 pm
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28h 19m
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$1,672United Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23
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25h 20m
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5:55 pm - 8:45 am
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45h 50m
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$1,677United Airlines
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58h 55m
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64h 47m
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$1,708Multiple Airlines
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17h 10m
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9:30 pm - 9:34 am
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20h 04m
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$1,716Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Nov 5

Qatar Airways flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways
Sep 8
MSY11:59 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
39h 16m
2 stops
CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl
Sep 23
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
58h 09m
2 stops
MSY4:24 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$1,432
Qatar Airways
Sep 7
MSY8:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
43h 15m
2 stops
CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl
Sep 23
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
38h 43m
2 stops
MSY8:58 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$1,454
Qatar Airways
Apr 25
MSY7:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
46h 55m
2 stops
CPT12:55 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 29
CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl
34h 52m
2 stops
MSY11:22 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$1,582

Delta flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on New Orleans to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
Oct 17
MSY5:40 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
17h 10m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 6
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
20h 04m
1 stop
MSY9:34 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$1,716
Delta
Oct 18
MSY7:10 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
39h 40m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 3
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
20h 04m
1 stop
MSY9:34 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$1,773
Delta
Oct 18
MSY7:10 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
39h 40m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 5
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
20h 04m
1 stop
MSY9:34 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$1,823

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New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/8

11:59 am-10:15 am

2 stops39h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

1:15 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops58h 09m

$1,432

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

9:51 am-10:15 am

2 stops41h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/21

7:30 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops32h 28m

$1,454

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/22

8:00 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops33h 32m

$1,620

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/22

7:10 am-10:15 am

2 stops44h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/1

1:15 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops39h 06m

$1,659

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/17

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/2

8:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,666

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/17

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

8:50 pm-10:16 am

1 stop21h 26m

$1,670

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

5:55 pm-3:14 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,672

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

5:55 pm-8:45 am

3 stops45h 50m

$1,677

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/8

7:40 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops58h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

11:30 pm-9:17 am

2 stops64h 47m

$1,708
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/17

5:40 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/5

9:30 pm-9:34 am

1 stop20h 04m

$1,716

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Fastest flight time

39h 16m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New Orleans to Cape Town takes 39h 16m
There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from New Orleans to Cape Town.

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans to Cape Town

  • How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The distance between New Orleans Louis Armstrong and Cape Town Intl is about 8317.2 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 39h 16m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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