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$494+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Cape Town (CPT)

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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 18, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2012:50 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/2812:55 am
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/16$948
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1912:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/2812:55 am
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop28h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/16$949
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1112:20 am
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop28h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/2112:55 am
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop28h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13$962
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/77:50 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/204:35 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/15$964
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/71:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/145:20 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/15$977
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2912:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/184:35 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/15$978
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/248:15 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/285:20 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13$978
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/71:20 am
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/145:20 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/15$980
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/251:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop39h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/55:20 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop37h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13$983
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1912:50 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/25:20 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop25h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13$983
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/512:50 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/194:35 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13$986
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/61:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop27h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/165:20 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13$989

Find flight deals from New Jersey to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$948
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$494
(KAYAK)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,970

Good round-trip deal

$1,720 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,080 or less
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One-way flight from New Jersey to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($191 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 11/19

12:25 am-11:00 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/29

5:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,000

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 1/12

12:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/21

5:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,000

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 11/9

12:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/19

5:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,000

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/9

12:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/19

5:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop24h 35m

$1,000

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

6:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/2

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$1,000

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/30

1:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/9

5:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop24h 35m

$1,000

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 11/16

12:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/20

5:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,069

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/16

12:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/23

5:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$1,069

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

5:40 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

6:50 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,405

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/29

7:30 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/4

8:50 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops27h 52m

$1,524

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to Cape Town

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NJ to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey 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 July 18, 2026.

When flying from New Jersey to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Jersey to Cape Town?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey 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 New Jersey?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New Jersey to Cape Town. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to Cape Town?

    Departing from New Jersey to Cape Town will take you 18h 35m. The distance from New Jersey to Cape Town is about 7808 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to Cape Town?

    The most popular flight routes from New Jersey to Cape Town are Newark - Cape Town Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl and New York LaGuardia - Cape Town Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to Cape Town?

    While on average a flight from New Jersey to Cape Town is generally $1,493, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,043. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $1,184 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Jersey to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$817Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,338Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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