Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town from R11 728
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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Sep 9 — Sep 161
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 September, booked 30 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 10 August 2026.
Tue 6/1021:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Tue 20/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 9/8R20 605
Sun 20/921:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Mon 5/1013:50 -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 5/8R21 202
Thu 17/921:45 -
2 stops34h 25m
Thu 24/913:50 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 5/8R21 298
Fri 21/821:45 -
2 stops34h 25m
Sun 30/813:50 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 5/8R21 540
Fri 25/921:45 -
2 stops34h 25m
Sun 11/1013:50 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 7/8R21 556
Sun 20/921:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Mon 28/913:50 -
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Deal found 7/8R21 604
Sun 4/1021:45 -
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Deal found 7/8R21 620
Sun 20/917:30 -
3 stops31h 55m
Mon 5/1017:45 -
3 stops33h 15m
Deal found 5/8R21 685
Tue 22/920:25 -
3 stops30h 00m
Wed 30/917:40 -
3 stops31h 35m
Deal found 7/8R21 862
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 10 August 2026.
Tue 10/110:25 -
1 stop28h 40m
Tue 24/1117:20 -
1 stop36h 10m
Deal found 7/8R24 553
Wed 13/120:35 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Thu 21/120:50 -
Nonstop16h 00m
Deal found 8/8R26 760
Sat 19/90:25 -
1 stop29h 25m
Mon 28/916:35 -
1 stop35h 55m
Deal found 8/8R24 714
Sun 1/1121:59 -
2 stops35h 11m
Sun 15/1120:50 -
2 stops26h 27m
Deal found 10/8R27 066
Mon 21/90:25 -
1 stop29h 25m
Wed 30/914:00 -
2 stops38h 30m
Deal found 7/8R24 971
Sun 4/100:25 -
1 stop29h 25m
Mon 12/1016:35 -
1 stop35h 55m
Deal found 6/8R25 197
Fri 13/1121:00 -
1 stop36h 10m
Mon 23/1120:50 -
Nonstop16h 00m
Deal found 8/8R27 823
Thu 12/110:25 -
1 stop39h 35m
Mon 23/1117:20 -
1 stop36h 10m
Deal found 8/8R25 358
Fri 28/820:00 -
1 stop37h 20m
Sun 6/920:00 -
1 stop19h 59m
Deal found 10/8R27 904
Fri 23/1020:35 -
Nonstop14h 35m
Wed 28/1019:10 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 8/8R28 451
Tue 12/10:25 -
1 stop28h 40m
Thu 21/114:00 -
2 stops39h 30m
Deal found 5/8R26 019
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 10 August 2026.
Wed 3/220:35 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Thu 11/220:50 -
Nonstop16h 00m
Deal found 7/8R25 455
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Deal found 7/8R25 471
Tue 26/120:35 -
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Deal found 6/8R25 954
Wed 23/920:35 -
Nonstop14h 35m
Mon 12/1019:50 -
Nonstop15h 30m
Deal found 9/8R26 180
Wed 30/1220:35 -
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Wed 20/120:50 -
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Deal found 5/8R26 196
Wed 21/1020:35 -
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Mon 9/1120:50 -
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Deal found 6/8R26 228
Sun 20/920:35 -
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Mon 5/1019:50 -
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Deal found 7/8R26 744
Wed 4/1120:35 -
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Wed 18/1120:50 -
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Deal found 10/8R26 760
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Deal found 8/8R26 905
Sun 4/1020:35 -
Nonstop14h 35m
Mon 12/1019:50 -
Nonstop15h 30m
Deal found 7/8R27 098
Last-minute flights from Newark to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Newark to Cape Town. Data last updated 10 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 15/821:25 -
1 stop31h 35m
Mon 24/818:50 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 6/8R29 305
Sun 16/821:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Sat 29/815:10 -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 7/8R22 458
Sun 16/821:25 -
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Sat 29/818:50 -
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Deal found 5/8R29 563
Tue 18/823:55 -
2 stops29h 05m
Tue 8/918:50 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 7/8R27 839
Tue 18/823:55 -
2 stops36h 10m
Tue 8/913:15 -
2 stops62h 05m
Deal found 7/8R28 161
Wed 19/817:50 -
1 stop35h 10m
Mon 24/818:50 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 6/8R28 000
Thu 20/821:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Thu 3/915:10 -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 7/8R24 536
Thu 20/817:50 -
1 stop35h 10m
Thu 3/918:50 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 7/8R28 806
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 10 August 2026.
Sat 23/117:45 -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 9/8R11 728
Mon 7/923:00 -
3 stops53h 15m
Deal found 7/8R11 922
Tue 8/920:25 -
3 stops31h 50m
Deal found 9/8R12 325
Mon 25/117:45 -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 9/8R12 373
Fri 4/1217:45 -
2 stops30h 50m
Deal found 8/8R12 534
Mon 31/820:25 -
3 stops31h 50m
Deal found 8/8R12 727
Sun 31/117:45 -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 7/8R12 856
Fri 30/1020:35 -
3 stops38h 50m
Deal found 7/8R12 872
Mon 1/217:45 -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 5/8R12 888
Wed 9/923:00 -
3 stops36h 30m
Deal found 9/8R12 937
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 10 August 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 10 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Depart
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Cheapest return flight
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 10/11
0:25-12:05
1 stop28h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 24/11
17:20-22:30
1 stop36h 10m
R24 553
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 19/9
0:25-11:50
1 stop29h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 28/9
16:35-22:30
1 stop35h 55m
R24 714
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 21/9
0:25-11:50
1 stop29h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 30/9
14:00-22:30
2 stops38h 30m
R24 971
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 4/10
0:25-11:50
1 stop29h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 12/10
16:35-22:30
1 stop35h 55m
R25 197
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Thu 12/11
0:25-23:00
1 stop39h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 23/11
17:20-22:30
1 stop36h 10m
R25 358
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 12/1
0:25-12:05
1 stop28h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 21/1
14:00-22:30
2 stops39h 30m
R26 019
Fastest return journey
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 13/1
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 21/1
20:50-5:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R26 760
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 1/11
21:59-16:10
2 stops35h 11m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/11
20:50-16:17
2 stops26h 27m
R27 066
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Fri 13/11
21:00-16:10
1 stop36h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 23/11
20:50-5:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R27 823
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Fri 28/8
20:00-15:20
1 stop37h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 6/9
20:00-9:59
1 stop19h 59m
R27 904
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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?
The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town is 29 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town (average of R22 345). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R30 368). 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 10 August 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Newark Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between R27 066 and R31 255 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 605 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 6–Oct 20).
How often are flights from Newark to Cape Town delayed?
About 33% of weekly flights between Newark and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 33% 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.
Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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 R17 333.
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 10 August 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.
Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
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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 Turkish Airlines fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town in about 28h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 12585 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines (R21 527), offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that United Airlines is 18% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town (average of R22 345). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R30 368). 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 10 August 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 10 August 2026.
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