Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town from R10 883
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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Sep 1 — Sep 81
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 2 August 2026.
Sun 20/921:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 5/1013:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R19 236
Sun 11/1021:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 15/1013:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/7R19 897
Tue 15/921:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 21/915:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/7R19 914
Tue 18/821:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 31/815:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R19 996
Sun 16/821:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 29/815:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R20 294
Sun 4/1021:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 12/1013:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R20 311
Sun 16/821:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/915:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R20 708
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 2 August 2026.
Sat 16/10:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop39h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 24/117:20
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/7R25 686
Wed 26/820:25
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 26/1020:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7R27 456
Sat 19/912:00
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Delta
Mon 5/1023:00
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops30h 16m
Delta
Deal found 29/7R28 365
Sat 21/1123:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 00m
Emirates
Wed 25/1120:00
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops32h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 30/7R29 325
Tue 27/101:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/1117:20
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/8R25 868
Tue 27/1021:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 14/1120:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8R27 472
Sat 3/100:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/1014:00
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops38h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/8R26 298
Mon 14/96:00
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 21/919:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7R28 365
Thu 19/110:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop39h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1117:20
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/7R26 348
Thu 13/86:00
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 23/820:00
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop19h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/7R28 531
Thu 29/101:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop39h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/1114:00
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops39h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/8R26 960
Mon 21/90:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/1016:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/8R27 290
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 2 August 2026.
Sun 11/1020:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1020:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7R26 116
Wed 14/1020:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1020:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R26 133
Sun 17/120:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 28/120:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7R26 629
Fri 16/1020:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 31/1020:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/8R26 645
Wed 28/1021:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1120:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8R26 877
Sun 20/920:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1019:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7R27 406
Wed 13/120:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 3/220:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7R27 456
Fri 2/1020:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 10/1019:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/8R27 472
Last-minute flights from Newark to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Newark to Cape Town. Data last updated 2 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 14/821:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 7/915:10
CPT
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EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/7R21 452
Fri 14/821:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 5/915:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/7R22 196
Fri 14/821:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 22/813:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R22 973
Sun 16/821:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 7/915:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/7R19 583
Sun 16/821:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 29/815:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R20 294
Sun 16/821:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/915:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R20 708
Sun 16/821:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 19/815:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8R23 007
Tue 18/821:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 31/815:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R19 996
Thu 20/821:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 27/815:10
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8R22 113
Fri 21/821:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 3/913:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R21 617
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 2 August 2026.
Tue 8/920:25
EWR
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CPT
3 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8R10 883
Sun 8/1119:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8R12 206
Wed 21/1020:25
EWR
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CPT
3 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R12 504
Mon 31/817:35
EWR
-
CPT
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R12 603
Thu 22/1017:35
EWR
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CPT
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R12 636
Wed 16/920:25
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8R12 669
Tue 25/816:30
EWR
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CPT
3 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7R12 769
Wed 18/1119:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R12 917
Thu 19/1117:45
EWR
-
CPT
3 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7R13 000
Wed 23/914:35
EWR
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CPT
3 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7R13 017
Wed 28/1018:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R13 199
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 2 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 2 August 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 16/1
0:25-23:00
1 stop39h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 24/1
17:20-22:30
1 stop36h 10m
R25 686
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 27/10
1:25-12:05
1 stop28h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/11
17:20-22:30
1 stop36h 10m
R25 868
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 3/10
0:25-11:50
1 stop29h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 12/10
14:00-22:30
2 stops38h 30m
R26 298
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Thu 19/11
0:25-23:00
1 stop39h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 29/11
17:20-22:30
1 stop36h 10m
R26 348
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Thu 29/10
1:25-23:00
1 stop39h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/11
14:00-22:30
2 stops39h 30m
R26 960
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 21/9
0:25-11:50
1 stop29h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 3/10
16:35-22:30
1 stop35h 55m
R27 290
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 26/8
20:25-17:10
Nonstop14h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 26/10
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R27 456
Fastest return journey
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 27/10
21:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 14/11
20:50-5:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R27 472
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 19/9
12:00-17:50
1 stop23h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 5/10
23:00-23:16
2 stops30h 16m
R28 365
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 14/9
6:00-15:20
1 stop27h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 21/9
19:50-5:20
Nonstop15h 30m
R28 365
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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 R23 007). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R31 177). 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 2 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 786 and R32 087 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 236 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 20–Oct 5).
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 176 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 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 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 R17 794.
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 2 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 and Ethiopian Air 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 5h 45m. 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 101), 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 R23 007). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R31 177). 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 2 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 2 August 2026.
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