Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town from R12 490
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
Dec 31 — Jan 71
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 6 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 1 December 2025.
Wed 31/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R18 461
Mon 8/1217:25EWR - CPT
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1222:10CPT - EWR
2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11R22 173
Wed 31/1220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11R22 875
Mon 1/126:00EWR - CPT
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11R22 909
Wed 31/1220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/320:00CPT - EWR
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11R23 046
Tue 2/1223:55EWR - CPT
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1217:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R23 080
Mon 1/1217:40EWR - CPT
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - EWR
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R23 371
Sun 7/126:00EWR - CPT
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R23 576
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 1 December 2025.
Mon 26/110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R17 451
Sun 8/220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R22 875
Wed 25/210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11R17 451
Fri 13/210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11R18 170
Tue 27/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11R22 875
Mon 23/210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11R20 223
Fri 23/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R22 875
Tue 24/220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/319:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11R22 875
Sun 18/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11R22 892
Sun 8/26:00EWR - CPT
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R22 909
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 1 December 2025.
Wed 21/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11R22 875
Sun 18/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11R22 892
Sun 4/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R23 730
Tue 6/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11R24 586
Sun 4/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R25 441
Fri 2/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11R26 125
Fri 9/120:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11R26 296
Wed 4/220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R27 118
Wed 11/220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11R27 870
Tue 9/1220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R28 007
Last-minute flights from Newark to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Newark to Cape Town. Data last updated 1 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 7/126:00EWR - CPT
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R23 576
Sun 7/127:05EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 10mDelta
Sun 14/1221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop22h 00mDelta
Deal found 30/11R24 842
Mon 8/1217:25EWR - CPT
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1222:10CPT - EWR
2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11R22 173
Mon 8/1219:35EWR - CPT
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1219:50CPT - EWR
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R23 730
Mon 8/1217:05EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 45mDelta
Mon 15/1221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Deal found 30/11R25 475
Tue 9/1217:45EWR - CPT
2 stops31h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1220:35CPT - EWR
1 stop30h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/11R24 483
Tue 9/1220:35EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R28 007
Wed 10/1221:57EWR - CPT
2 stops35h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/120:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R27 408
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 1 December 2025.
Fri 23/119:35EWR - CPT
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11R12 490
Wed 21/110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R12 661
Mon 19/110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11R12 712
Wed 7/110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R12 780
Wed 4/210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/11R12 951
Thu 22/117:40EWR - CPT
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R13 157
Tue 13/117:45EWR - CPT
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11R13 277
Fri 2/110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R13 858
Fri 23/110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R14 166
Cheap 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 1 December 2025.
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 1 December 2025.
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Newark
Fly to
Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 26/1
10:00-13:00
1 stop20h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/2
13:50-8:00
2 stops25h 10m
R17 451
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 25/2
10:00-13:00
1 stop20h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
13:50-8:00
2 stops25h 10m
R17 451
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Fri 13/2
10:00-14:35
1 stop21h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/2
13:50-8:00
2 stops25h 10m
R18 170
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 23/2
10:00-14:35
1 stop21h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 26/2
13:50-8:00
2 stops25h 10m
R20 223
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 8/2
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/2
20:50-5:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R22 875
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 27/1
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/2
20:50-5:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R22 875
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Fri 23/1
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/2
20:50-5:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R22 875
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 24/2
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/3
19:50-4:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R22 875
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 18/1
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 31/1
20:50-5:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R22 892
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 8/2
6:00-13:45
2 stops24h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/2
13:50-8:00
2 stops25h 10m
R22 909
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Best time to book a flight from Newark 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 28 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town is 6 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town (average of R15 586). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 781). 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 1 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Newark Airport to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
How often are flights from Newark to Cape Town delayed?
About 31% of weekly flights between Newark and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 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?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 31% of flights being delayed.
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 1 December 2025.
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.
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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 popular is this Newark Airport to Cape Town flight route?
The Newark to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 49 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 35m. 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 861), 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town one-way?
R12 969 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from R15 381 and R16 493, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
On average you can expect to pay R28 994 for a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is R19 299 while the most popular route, (Newark - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R17 160.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town (average of R15 586). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 781). 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 1 December 2025.
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 1 December 2025.
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