Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town from R9 123
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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Feb 16 — Feb 231
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 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday
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 17 January 2026.
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 17 January 2026.
Fri 30/119:30
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop40h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 12/221:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/1R12 170
Thu 29/115:59
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 12/221:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop22h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/1R12 301
Fri 30/119:30
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop40h 45m
Delta
Thu 12/221:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop24h 20m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R12 367
Wed 4/215:59
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 16m
Delta
Tue 17/221:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 21m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R12 514
Fri 6/219:30
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop40h 45m
Delta
Tue 17/221:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 21m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R12 612
Tue 3/311:49
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops27h 06m
KLM
Wed 11/37:55
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop38h 00m
KLM
Deal found 15/1R13 038
Mon 11/512:05
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 45m
Delta
Thu 28/523:15
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops38h 20m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R13 186
Sun 1/317:59
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop18h 16m
Delta
Tue 31/323:45
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops24h 53m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R13 202
Sun 13/919:59
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop39h 51m
Delta
Fri 25/90:15
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops37h 20m
Delta
Deal found 14/1R13 284
Sun 1/315:59
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/37:55
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R13 661
Sat 11/417:00
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop22h 45m
Delta
Mon 27/423:15
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops29h 48m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R13 792
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 17 January 2026.
Sat 25/415:29
EWR
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CPT
1 stop20h 21m
Delta
Tue 5/520:05
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop27h 25m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R12 514
Tue 3/311:49
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops27h 06m
KLM
Wed 11/37:55
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop38h 00m
KLM
Deal found 15/1R13 038
Sun 26/40:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/416:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 116
Wed 11/220:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 4/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1R21 949
Sat 25/46:10
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/513:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R23 423
Sat 14/318:05
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 45m
Delta
Thu 26/321:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop23h 21m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R17 968
Sun 8/220:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 17/220:50
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop24h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1R22 112
Sun 1/220:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 8/220:50
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop24h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/1R22 112
Fri 6/321:55
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop35h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 19/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R22 211
Fri 6/320:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 20/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop32h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1R23 030
Wed 18/320:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 2/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R23 587
Thu 26/26:00
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 4/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R23 652
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 17 January 2026.
Tue 17/320:30
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R21 015
Wed 25/320:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R21 752
Sun 1/220:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R21 768
Tue 3/320:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R21 785
Fri 30/120:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 12/220:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R21 916
Wed 11/220:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 18/220:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1R21 949
Fri 17/420:40
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R22 686
Fri 6/320:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 19/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R22 768
Fri 24/420:40
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 4/519:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1R23 587
Fri 17/420:40
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 25/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1R23 996
Fri 1/520:40
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
Lufthansa
Thu 7/519:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/1R24 160
Last-minute flights from Newark to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Newark to Cape Town. Data last updated 17 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 29/115:59
EWR
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CPT
1 stop20h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 12/221:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop22h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/1R12 301
Fri 30/119:30
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop40h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 12/221:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/1R12 170
Fri 30/119:30
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop40h 45m
Delta
Thu 12/221:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop22h 29m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R12 367
Wed 4/215:59
EWR
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CPT
1 stop20h 16m
Delta
Tue 17/221:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 21m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R12 514
Fri 6/219:30
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop40h 45m
Delta
Tue 17/221:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 21m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R12 612
Wed 25/215:59
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 16m
SAUDIA
Sun 8/321:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop25h 59m
SAUDIA
Deal found 15/1R14 316
Wed 25/217:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops31h 20m
British Airways
Thu 5/322:10
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop28h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1R15 724
Wed 25/217:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops31h 20m
British Airways
Wed 22/418:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops27h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 16/1R17 199
Wed 25/215:59
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop20h 16m
Delta
Thu 5/321:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 21m
Delta
Deal found 14/1R17 346
Thu 26/217:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops35h 25m
British Airways
Wed 4/320:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop24h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 16/1R15 839
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 17 January 2026.
Sun 15/30:55
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R9 123
Sun 3/517:35
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R9 451
Mon 9/31:15
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R9 746
Sat 14/323:00
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops53h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R9 942
Sun 15/320:35
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R9 975
Mon 16/31:15
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R10 712
Tue 17/30:55
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R10 876
Thu 21/517:35
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R10 925
Sun 1/30:20
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R10 958
Mon 20/417:35
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops57h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R11 007
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 17 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.
Fly from
Newark
Fly to
Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 25/4
15:29-17:50
1 stop20h 21m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/5
20:05-17:30
1 stop27h 25m
R12 514
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 3/3
11:49-21:55
2 stops27h 06m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
7:55-15:55
1 stop38h 00m
R13 038
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 14/3
18:05-5:50
1 stop29h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 26/3
21:30-14:51
1 stop23h 21m
R17 968
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 26/4
0:25-11:50
1 stop29h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 29/4
16:35-22:30
1 stop35h 55m
R18 116
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 11/2
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/3
20:50-5:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 949
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 8/2
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/2
20:50-14:07
1 stop24h 17m
R22 112
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 1/2
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 8/2
20:50-14:17
1 stop24h 27m
R22 112
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Fri 6/3
21:55-16:10
1 stop35h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R22 211
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Fri 6/3
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 20/3
20:50-23:44
1 stop32h 54m
R23 030
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 25/4
6:10-14:35
2 stops26h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 4/5
13:50-19:45
2 stops35h 55m
R23 423
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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Cape Town
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Estimated return price
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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 9 January 2026.
The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town is 20 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 580). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 702). 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 17 January 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 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 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 31% 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 67% 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.
London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R20 551.
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 17 January 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.
It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
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 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 Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town in about 20h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 04m. 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 (R21 877), 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 flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
On average you can expect to pay R19 459 for a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is R19 459 while the most popular route, (Newark - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R12 514.
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 580). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 702). 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 17 January 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 17 January 2026.
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