Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town from R10 057
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 March 2026.
Fri 24/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/513:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/3R14 918
Sun 5/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/413:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/3R15 069
Fri 8/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 13/515:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 102
Fri 8/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 14/515:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 337
Fri 24/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/515:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/3R15 354
Tue 7/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/415:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/3R15 504
Sun 19/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/415:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 588
Best flights from Newark to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Newark to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 March 2026.
Sun 5/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/413:50
CPT
-
EWR
3 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/3R25 561
Mon 7/911:14
EWR
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CPT
2 stops22h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 22/920:00
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop19h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R25 561
Sun 19/423:55
EWR
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CPT
2 stops29h 35m
Emirates
Tue 21/415:20
CPT
-
EWR
3 stops60h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 14/3R27 137
Sat 15/89:30
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops29h 55m
Delta
Sun 30/820:05
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 18/3R28 847
Wed 2/921:30
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop35h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 13/920:00
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop33h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R25 762
Mon 7/923:55
EWR
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CPT
3 stops56h 40m
Emirates
Mon 21/915:20
CPT
-
EWR
3 stops36h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 14/3R28 059
Mon 13/410:10
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 20/419:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3R26 232
Wed 29/421:59
EWR
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CPT
1 stop35h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 18/519:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/3R26 416
Sat 25/415:07
EWR
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CPT
1 stop18h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 4/519:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R27 908
Sun 3/520:40
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 10/517:55
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop28h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/3R28 746
Wed 8/46:10
EWR
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CPT
2 stops45h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 18/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/3R29 282
Wed 8/421:59
EWR
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CPT
1 stop35h 21m
United Airlines
Fri 17/420:00
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops31h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/3R30 590
Direct flights from Newark to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Newark to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 19 March 2026.
Fri 11/920:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 35m
SWISS
Sat 26/919:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 14/3R23 885
Sun 13/920:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 26/919:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R24 472
Sun 5/420:40
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 20/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3R25 897
Sun 12/420:40
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 23/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R26 148
Sun 26/420:40
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/519:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3R26 215
Fri 4/920:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/919:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R26 668
Last-minute flights from Newark to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Newark to Cape Town. Data last updated 19 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 5/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/413:50
CPT
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EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/3R15 069
Tue 7/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/415:25
CPT
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EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/3R15 504
Sun 19/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/415:25
CPT
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EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 588
Fri 24/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/513:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/3R14 918
Fri 24/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/515:25
CPT
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EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/3R15 354
One-way flights from Newark to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Newark to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 March 2026.
Tue 12/517:30
EWR
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CPT
2 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R10 057
Sat 9/517:30
EWR
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CPT
2 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3R10 375
Mon 7/917:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R11 046
Sun 26/417:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3R11 716
Thu 3/917:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R11 783
Sat 25/423:10
EWR
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CPT
2 stops51h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3R11 968
Sat 23/517:15
EWR
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CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R11 984
Mon 27/423:10
EWR
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CPT
2 stops51h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3R12 236
Tue 28/420:25
EWR
-
CPT
3 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3R12 303
Tue 5/517:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3R12 370
Find flight deals from Newark to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 19 March 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Newark to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 5/4
21:45-14:35
2 stops34h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 20/4
13:50-19:10
3 stops35h 20m
R25 561
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 7/9
11:14-15:20
2 stops22h 06m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 22/9
20:00-9:55
1 stop19h 55m
R25 561
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 2/9
21:30-15:20
1 stop35h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 13/9
20:00-23:48
1 stop33h 48m
R25 762
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 13/4
10:10-15:20
1 stop23h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 20/4
19:50-5:35
Nonstop15h 45m
R26 232
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 29/4
21:59-15:20
1 stop35h 21m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 18/5
19:50-5:35
Nonstop15h 45m
R26 416
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 19/4
23:55-11:30
2 stops29h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 21/4
15:20-21:20
3 stops60h 00m
R27 137
Fastest return journey
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 25/4
15:07-15:20
1 stop18h 13m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 4/5
19:50-5:35
Nonstop15h 45m
R27 908
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 7/9
23:55-14:35
3 stops56h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 21/9
15:20-21:20
3 stops36h 00m
R28 059
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 3/5
20:40-17:10
Nonstop14h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/5
17:55-15:55
1 stop28h 00m
R28 746
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 15/8
9:30-21:25
2 stops29h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 30/8
20:05-23:05
1 stop33h 00m
R28 847
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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Cape Town
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Newark to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.
The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town (average of R12 839). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 545). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EWR to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Newark to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 March 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.
How often are flights from Newark to Cape Town delayed?
About 34% of weekly flights between Newark and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 190 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 34% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Newark Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R18 033.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town, 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: 18h 02m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town, 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 18m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 19 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Newark?
For a flight from Newark to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre vof the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Newark per day. 1 airline has flights to Cape Town Intl from Newark on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air and United Airlines fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town in about 22h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12585 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines (R22 387), offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that United Airlines is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town (average of R12 839). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 545). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 19 March 2026.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Newark to Cape Town. 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 19 March 2026.
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