Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town from R9 451
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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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 12 February 2026.
Mon 6/40:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 21/416:35
CPT
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EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2R14 915
Tue 12/521:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 20/513:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R15 360
Tue 28/40:25
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 14/516:35
CPT
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EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2R15 439
Tue 21/40:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/516:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2R15 503
Thu 23/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/513:50
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R15 566
Tue 7/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 13/415:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R15 582
Tue 21/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 7/515:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2R15 709
Mon 4/50:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/516:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2R15 805
Wed 22/40:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/516:35
CPT
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EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2R15 852
Fri 24/421:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/515:25
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R15 995
Tue 17/31:25
EWR
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CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/516:35
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/2R16 011
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 12 February 2026.
Sun 1/320:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 12/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 300
Fri 27/220:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 12/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 300
Mon 2/315:03
EWR
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CPT
1 stop18h 07m
United Airlines
Thu 12/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 300
Sat 28/215:03
EWR
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CPT
1 stop18h 07m
United Airlines
Thu 12/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 300
Wed 25/220:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 11/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 300
Mon 2/315:03
EWR
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CPT
1 stop18h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 11/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 300
Sun 1/320:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 11/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 300
Thu 26/26:00
EWR
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CPT
1 stop27h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 11/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 364
Thu 26/26:00
EWR
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CPT
1 stop27h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 12/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 364
Thu 26/26:00
EWR
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CPT
1 stop27h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 16/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 364
Mon 2/315:03
EWR
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CPT
1 stop18h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 10/320:50
CPT
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EWR
1 stop19h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 380
Fri 27/220:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 10/320:50
CPT
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EWR
1 stop19h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 380
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 12 February 2026.
Sun 1/320:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R20 729
Wed 25/220:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 5/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2R21 285
Wed 25/220:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 16/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R21 300
Fri 27/220:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 12/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2R21 332
Wed 18/320:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/519:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2R21 459
Wed 15/420:40
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/419:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R22 174
Fri 6/320:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 12/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2R22 873
Sun 15/320:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 26/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/2R22 889
Wed 22/420:40
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 18/519:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2R22 905
Last-minute flights from Newark to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Newark to Cape Town. Data last updated 12 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 15/20:25
EWR
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CPT
3 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/218:55
CPT
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EWR
2 stops35h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2R24 493
Mon 16/221:35
EWR
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CPT
1 stop31h 35m
British Airways
Mon 9/322:10
CPT
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EWR
1 stop22h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 9/2R23 048
Mon 16/223:00
EWR
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CPT
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/219:00
CPT
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EWR
2 stops35h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2R23 191
Mon 16/223:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops28h 55m
Emirates
Thu 26/213:40
CPT
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EWR
2 stops38h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 8/2R23 778
Mon 16/223:45
EWR
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CPT
2 stops34h 00m
Emirates
Wed 4/313:40
CPT
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EWR
2 stops38h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 9/2R23 985
Mon 16/215:03
EWR
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CPT
1 stop18h 07m
SWISS
Thu 26/220:10
CPT
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EWR
1 stop31h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 8/2R24 207
Mon 16/28:00
EWR
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CPT
1 stop25h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 4/320:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2R24 541
Tue 17/220:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 9/320:50
CPT
-
EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2R24 461
Tue 17/222:00
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 50m
SWISS
Wed 25/29:25
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop42h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 10/2R24 509
Wed 18/223:55
EWR
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CPT
3 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/28:30
CPT
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EWR
3 stops45h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R23 064
Wed 18/220:35
EWR
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CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 25/220:50
CPT
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EWR
Nonstop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/2R24 477
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 12 February 2026.
Sun 10/517:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R9 451
Wed 13/517:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R9 689
Mon 2/30:15
EWR
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CPT
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R9 927
Sun 17/517:35
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R9 975
Sat 28/220:50
EWR
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CPT
3 stops57h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R10 198
Sun 8/312:15
EWR
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CPT
3 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R10 388
Mon 2/317:40
EWR
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CPT
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R10 452
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 12 February 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 12 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Newark
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Cape Town
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Depart
Return
Price
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 1/3
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 300
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Fri 27/2
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 300
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 2/3
15:03-16:10
1 stop18h 07m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 300
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 28/2
15:03-16:10
1 stop18h 07m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 300
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Wed 25/2
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 300
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 2/3
15:03-16:10
1 stop18h 07m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 300
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 1/3
20:35-18:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 300
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Thu 26/2
6:00-16:10
1 stop27h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 364
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Thu 26/2
6:00-16:10
1 stop27h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 364
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Thu 26/2
6:00-16:10
1 stop27h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 16/3
20:50-6:50
Nonstop16h 00m
R21 364
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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 6 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 167). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 255). 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 12 February 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 33% of weekly flights between Newark and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 180 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 33% 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 089.
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 12 February 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 long is the flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town in about 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 12585 km. All flights are typically direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines (R21 215), 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 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 167). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 255). 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 12 February 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 12 February 2026.
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