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$481+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/311:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10$1,069
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:35 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/318:00 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,347
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:05 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 3/316:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:29 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop37h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/318:00 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop33h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,414
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:05 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 1/136:55 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops26h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,455
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:00 amLGA - CPT
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Tue 3/318:05 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop28h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:00 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops40h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/118:50 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops31h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,481
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/166:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,538
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:15 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops54h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 12/308:50 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop26h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:15 amEWR - CPT
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/258:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,606
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 1/262:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,612
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:05 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 1/146:55 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops31h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,640

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 December 12, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$926
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$481
(Gurufare)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,625

Good round-trip deal

$1,387 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,188 or less
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Cape Town that are best for you.

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 4/29

10:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,003

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 1/26

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,003

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 2/5

12:16 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

9:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,072

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 2/5

3:01 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

8:50 pm-9:48 am

1 stop19h 58m

$1,072

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

2:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop27h 12m

$1,072

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 1/24

10:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

8:50 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,077

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 3/10

3:40 pm-10:20 am

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/27

8:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,164

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 3/10

8:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

8:35 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,164

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 3/10

8:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/26

8:45 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,164

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 3/28

12:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

4:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$1,198

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Cape Town (average of $910). Flying from New Jersey to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,409). 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 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Jersey to Cape Town in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 popular is this New Jersey to Cape Town flight route?

    Flights from New Jersey to Cape Town Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from New Jersey to Cape Town will take you 18h 09m. The distance from New Jersey to Cape Town is about 7846 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl, Newark - 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 $4,143, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,128. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $926 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Cape Town (average of $910). Flying from New Jersey to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,409). 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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Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Jersey to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,010Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,322Average$1,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,343Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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