Cheap flights from New Orleans to Cape Town from $814

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10:35 am - 4:10 pm
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CPT
21h 35m2 stops
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8:50 pm - 1:09 pm
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MSY
24h 19m2 stops
$1,197United Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
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9:50 pm - 11:00 am
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30h 10m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 8:00 pm
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32h 10m1 stop
$1,381American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 18
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6:47 pm - 11:00 am
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CPT
33h 13m2 stops
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6:50 pm - 8:00 pm
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MSY
32h 10m1 stop
$1,386American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 18
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38h 00m2 stops
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6:50 pm - 8:48 pm
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32h 58m2 stops
$1,396American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 18
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9:50 pm - 11:00 am
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30h 10m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 8:00 pm
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32h 10m1 stop
$1,406American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 18
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9:50 pm - 11:00 am
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30h 10m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 5:17 pm
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29h 27m2 stops
$1,441American Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, May 10
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5:20 pm - 7:15 pm
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18h 55m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 6:02 pm
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28h 57m1 stop
$1,442Delta
Thu, Mar 26 - Fri, Apr 3
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8:00 am - 3:05 pm
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24h 05m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 7:43 pm
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30h 43m1 stop
$1,443United Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Fri, Apr 3
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4:45 pm - 11:00 am
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35h 15m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 5:17 pm
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29h 27m2 stops
$1,446American Airlines
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10:36 am - 3:05 pm
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21h 29m2 stops
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8:00 pm - 7:43 pm
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30h 43m1 stop
$1,447United Airlines
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United Airlines flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on New Orleans to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 31
MSY12:40 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
19h 30m
1 stop
CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 7
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
24h 19m
2 stops
MSY1:09 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
United Airlines
Mar 26
MSY8:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
24h 05m
1 stop
CPT3:05 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 3
CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl
30h 43m
1 stop
MSY7:43 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
United Airlines
Mar 26
MSY10:36 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
21h 29m
2 stops
CPT3:05 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 3
CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl
30h 43m
1 stop
MSY7:43 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Delta flights from New Orleans to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on New Orleans to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
Mar 26
MSY5:20 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
18h 55m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 3
CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl
28h 57m
1 stop
MSY6:02 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Delta
Mar 26
MSY2:29 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
21h 46m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 3
CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl
25h 18m
1 stop
MSY2:23 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Delta
Mar 26
MSY11:30 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
24h 45m
2 stops
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 3
CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl
30h 46m
2 stops
MSY11:31 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

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New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

10:35 am-4:10 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-1:09 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,197

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

9:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

6:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,381

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

6:47 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

6:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,386

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

2:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

6:50 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops32h 58m

$1,396

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

9:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

6:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,406

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

9:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

6:50 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$1,441

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

5:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/3

8:05 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop28h 57m

$1,442

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

8:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/3

8:00 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop30h 43m

$1,443

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

4:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

6:50 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$1,446

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

10:36 am-3:05 pm

2 stops21h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/3

8:00 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop30h 43m

$1,447

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,246. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,676.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is at noon. Flights from New Orleans to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,268. Flights to Cape Town are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,465. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a New Orleans to Cape Town flight.

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Cheap New Orleans to Cape Town (MSY to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

18h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New Orleans to Cape Town takes 18h 55m
There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes 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 18h 55m.

  • 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from New Orleans to Cape Town?

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6.7
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7.9
8,005 reviews
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