Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town from R8 825
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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Apr 3 — Apr 101
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
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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 4 March 2026.
Sun 5/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/413:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3R13 254
Tue 14/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/415:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R13 368
Sun 29/321:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/413:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R13 515
Thu 14/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 2/713:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R13 973
Fri 3/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/413:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R14 071
Fri 15/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/715:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R14 381
Thu 14/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/715:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R14 855
Tue 28/40:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3R15 345
Fri 10/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/413:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R15 819
Wed 15/40:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/416:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R15 885
Tue 28/40:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/516:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/2R15 950
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 4 March 2026.
Sun 26/40:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/416:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R18 189
Fri 10/421:50
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops35h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 18/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/2R24 138
Sun 15/313:17
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop23h 58m
Delta
Sun 22/321:30
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop32h 02m
Delta
Deal found 27/2R25 510
Sun 15/320:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 22/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop32h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2R25 200
Tue 5/519:15
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop32h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 16/517:55
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops30h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2R25 543
Sun 29/321:59
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop35h 21m
United Airlines
Fri 17/418:00
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3R25 772
Fri 8/518:00
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop33h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 15/619:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3R25 788
Sun 14/620:25
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 27/719:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3R25 854
Wed 10/620:25
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 27/719:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3R25 854
Sun 29/321:59
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop35h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 5/420:00
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop19h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2R25 919
Sun 17/519:15
EWR
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CPT
1 stop32h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 30/519:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2R27 096
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 4 March 2026.
Sun 15/320:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 26/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2R22 242
Sun 30/820:25
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 17/919:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2R22 258
Sun 15/320:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 30/319:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2R22 765
Sun 22/320:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/319:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R23 124
Fri 17/420:40
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/519:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R23 141
Wed 18/320:35
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 25/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/2R23 468
Wed 29/420:40
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 18/519:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2R23 566
Sun 5/420:40
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 18/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3R23 696
Fri 3/420:40
EWR
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 18/419:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3R23 729
Last-minute flights from Newark to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Newark to Cape Town. Data last updated 4 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 8/31:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/317:15
CPT
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EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/3R21 507
Mon 9/31:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/317:15
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/3R22 030
Mon 9/315:00
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/318:55
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R22 356
Mon 9/36:00
EWR
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CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/415:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R22 552
Tue 10/320:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/318:55
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R23 010
Tue 10/319:35
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop34h 35m
British Airways
Wed 18/318:55
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop31h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 2/3R23 958
Wed 11/319:30
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
British Airways
Tue 24/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop29h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 3/3R23 794
Sat 14/36:00
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 26/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2R22 307
Sat 14/36:00
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 23/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/2R23 942
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 4 March 2026.
Sat 9/517:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops45h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R8 825
Tue 14/420:25
EWR
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CPT
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R10 018
Sat 14/32:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops49h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R10 034
Wed 8/411:30
EWR
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CPT
2 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R10 116
Sun 29/311:30
EWR
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CPT
3 stops44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R10 279
Sun 15/31:20
EWR
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CPT
2 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R10 524
Sun 19/417:30
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R10 606
Sun 5/411:30
EWR
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CPT
3 stops44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R10 639
Sat 4/420:30
EWR
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CPT
3 stops58h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R10 655
Mon 13/423:10
EWR
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CPT
2 stops51h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R10 688
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 4 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 4 March 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
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 189
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Fri 10/4
21:50-15:20
2 stops35h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 18/4
19:50-5:35
Nonstop15h 45m
R24 138
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 15/3
20:35-17:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/3
20:50-23:44
1 stop32h 54m
R25 200
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 15/3
13:17-19:15
1 stop23h 58m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/3
21:30-23:32
1 stop32h 02m
R25 510
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 5/5
19:15-9:30
1 stop32h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 16/5
17:55-18:15
2 stops30h 20m
R25 543
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 29/3
21:59-15:20
1 stop35h 21m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 17/4
18:00-14:55
2 stops26h 55m
R25 772
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Fri 8/5
18:00-9:30
1 stop33h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/6
19:50-5:05
Nonstop15h 15m
R25 788
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 14/6
20:25-17:10
Nonstop14h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 27/7
19:50-5:05
Nonstop15h 15m
R25 854
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 10/6
20:25-17:10
Nonstop14h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 27/7
19:50-5:05
Nonstop15h 15m
R25 854
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 29/3
21:59-15:20
1 stop35h 21m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/4
20:00-9:59
1 stop19h 59m
R25 919
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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 27 February 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 535). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 285). 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 4 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 192 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 R17 582.
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 4 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.
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
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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, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town in about 23h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 32m. 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 827), offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that United Airlines is 13% 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 535). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 285). 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 4 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 4 March 2026.
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