Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Flights from New Orleans to Cape Town usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Cape Town pass through?

Most connecting flights from New Orleans to Cape Town pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town?

On the New Orleans to Cape Town route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 44%. Sunday is the cheapest day at R19 155 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R33 696 – a R14 541 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?

A direct flight from New Orleans to Cape Town takes 0h 00m, covering 21 596 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from New Orleans to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R21 494 to R180 127. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from New Orleans to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from New Orleans to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R33 720, which is 92% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of New Orleans (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R50 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Sixt • GREEN MOTION • Hertz • Woodford

How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from New Orleans to Cape Town range from R20 593 to R28 744, with an average of R25 800 over the past 12 months. Anything below R20 593 counts as a good deal.

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

United Airlines (R21 494) and Delta (R24 679) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from New Orleans to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R23 628. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New Orleans to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for New Orleans to Cape Town stopovers at 665 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

R21 494

Typical prices: R20 593-R28 744

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MSY - CPT • 1 stop

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Typical prices: R15 711-R19 707

Turkish Airlines

Tue 23/10

MSY - CPT • 2 stops

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There are currently no direct flights between New Orleans and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

8:02 - 15:20MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19:50 - 13:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

24h 25m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 494United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

18:02 - 23:35MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 33m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:05 - 16:57CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R22 014Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

11:46 - 9:25MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 39m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Zurich

17:55 - 20:08CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

33h 13m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

R22 567Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

7:00 - 15:20MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19:50 - 21:44CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

32h 54m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

R22 664United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

8:02 - 15:20MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19:50 - 10:42CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

21h 52m1 stop Newark

R22 729Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

19:12 - 17:10MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 58m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

20:50 - 10:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

21h 25m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R24 013United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

12:33 - 18:00MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 27m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 20:08CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

31h 18m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

R24 045United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

19:02 - 17:10MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 08m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 10:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

21h 25m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R24 061United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

9:10 - 21:25MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

20:05 - 16:08CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 03m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 679Delta

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

12:33 - 18:00MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 27m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 10:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

21h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R25 280United Airlines

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How much is a return flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Return flights from New Orleans to Cape Town start at R21 494. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from R20 593 to R28 744. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R21 494 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town and is 26% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 30% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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High season	October
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Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Cape Town?
Flights from New Orleans to Cape Town usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Cape Town pass through?
Most connecting flights from New Orleans to Cape Town pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town?
On the New Orleans to Cape Town route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 44%. Sunday is the cheapest day at R19 155 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R33 696 – a R14 541 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?
A direct flight from New Orleans to Cape Town takes 0h 00m, covering 21 596 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from New Orleans to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R21 494 to R180 127. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from New Orleans to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from New Orleans to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R33 720, which is 92% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of New Orleans (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R50 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford
How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from New Orleans to Cape Town range from R20 593 to R28 744, with an average of R25 800 over the past 12 months. Anything below R20 593 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average R19 155 – about R14 541 less than Saturday (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Cape Town trip for January. Fares historically average R19 155 return in that month – typically R17 352 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.
- Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
- Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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