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.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from New Orleans to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R19 429 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R37 029, a difference of R17 600. 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 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 R20 599 to R102 033. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

Cape Town is 8 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 averaging R440 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • GREEN MOTION • Woodford • Budget

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 R26 381 to R30 984, with an average of R30 767 over the past 12 months. Anything below R26 381 counts as a good deal.

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

Return flights from New Orleans to Cape Town typically range from R26 381 to R30 984. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R20 599 on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town. It's 37% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

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

United Airlines (R20 599) and Lufthansa (R22 280) 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 R28 242. 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 10h 30m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: R26 381-R30 984

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Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

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

21h 27m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 10:17CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

21h 27m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 599United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

10:25 - 18:00MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

20:50 - 21:22CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

32h 32m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

R20 682United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

15:43 - 10:35MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

58h 52m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Frankfurt am Main

9:30 - 23:44CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

46h 14m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark

R22 280Lufthansa

Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 19

7:55 - 10:30MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

43h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 593Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

7:00 - 18:00MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

20:50 - 17:03CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

28h 13m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

R22 659United Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 19

11:06 - 10:30MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

19:25 - 15:57CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

52h 32m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R23 335Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 4 - Wed, Jun 16

7:15 - 10:15MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 23:43CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

35h 13m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 307Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 28 - Thu, Jan 21

8:00 - 16:10MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 14:57CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

26h 07m1 stop Newark

R24 522United Airlines

Sat, Nov 28 - Tue, Jan 19

9:05 - 16:10MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 14:57CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

26h 07m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R24 604United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Jan 22

17:41 - 16:10MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 11:12CPT Cape Town Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

22h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R24 802United Airlines

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How much is a return flight from New Orleans to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Cape Town. It's 37% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

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How long is a flight from New Orleans to Cape Town?
A direct flight from New Orleans to Cape Town takes 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.
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 R26 381 to R30 984, with an average of R30 767 over the past 12 months. Anything below R26 381 counts as a good deal.
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 R20 599 to R102 033. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
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 averaging R440 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget
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.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from New Orleans to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R19 429 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R37 029, a difference of R17 600.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 8 hours ahead of New Orleans (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average R19 429, which is about R17 600 less than Tuesday fares (48% 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 429 return in that month – typically R17 600 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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