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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town from R9 087

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 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Aug 24 — Aug 311
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 6 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 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 241

One-way from

R9 087

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R31 575
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/11-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • Newark to Cape Town
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23/11
  • 23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Newark to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R12 396 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 572 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 19 August 2025.

Tue 4/110:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1117:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8R17 241
Tue 25/110:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/1217:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/8R17 258
Mon 1/120:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1217:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8R17 417
Mon 27/101:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/1117:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8R17 593
Mon 20/100:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/1117:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8R17 822
Wed 24/910:55EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/1013:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/8R17 998
Mon 29/910:55EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/1013:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R18 015
Sun 2/110:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/1117:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/8R18 121
Sun 2/110:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 7/1117:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/8R18 174
Thu 27/110:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1217:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/8R18 244
Fri 28/1119:45EWR - CPT
2 stops29h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1218:55CPT - EWR
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/8R18 262
Wed 27/810:55EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/913:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R18 332

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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 19 August 2025.
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Newark

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 2/11

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 174

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 3/11

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 174

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 24/9

10:55-13:00

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R18 579

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 24/9

10:55-13:00

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R18 579

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 27/11

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 667

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 3/11

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 790

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 2/11

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 790

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 3/11

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 790

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 2/11

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 790

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 4/11

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 790

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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

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 8 August 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 R110). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 19 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Newark Airport to Cape Town in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 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.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R21 970.

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: 19h 10m.

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 3h 03m.

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 19 August 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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 922 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 922 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 922 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town in about 20h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 20m. 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 (R24 001), 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newark to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to Cape Town.

  • 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 R110). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

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