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$488+ 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Tue 7/21
Tue 7/28
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 June 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/43:10 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 7/198:00 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop33h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/20$1,285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/43:22 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop20h 28m
Delta
Fri 7/248:05 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop29h 46m
Delta
Deal found 6/16$1,296
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1412:36 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 49m
KLM
Tue 7/2111:15 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops31h 44m
KLM
Deal found 6/16$1,322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/149:46 am
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 39m
Delta
Tue 7/218:05 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop23h 19m
Delta
Deal found 6/16$1,337
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 11/19:15 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops32h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/183:25 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/18$1,377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Mon 7/138:05 am
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops31h 20m
Delta
Tue 7/2111:15 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops30h 41m
Delta
Deal found 6/19$1,393
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/31:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/108:00 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Mon 7/274:08 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop19h 42m
Delta
Tue 8/48:05 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop23h 21m
Delta
Deal found 6/20$1,411
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/101:10 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 15m
KLM
Sun 7/1211:15 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops31h 44m
KLM
Deal found 6/16$1,412
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/209:45 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 10/293:25 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/18$1,416
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Tue 12/19:15 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 12/91:50 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops36h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/17$1,422
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/111:15 pm
JFK
-
CPT
3 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/175:45 am
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,423

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 June 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,285
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$488
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,718

Good round-trip deal

$1,880 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,334 or less
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From New Jersey to Cape Town Intl
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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. 11% potential increase in price ($204 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Jersey to Cape Town Intl.
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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 June 21, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

3:22 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/24

8:05 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop29h 46m

$1,296

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 7/2

3:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/5

8:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,296

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 7/14

12:36 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/21

11:15 pm-12:59 am

2 stops31h 44m

$1,322

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 7/14

9:46 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/21

8:05 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop23h 19m

$1,337

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

4:08 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

8:05 pm-1:26 pm

1 stop23h 21m

$1,411

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/13

6:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/21

8:05 pm-9:31 am

1 stop19h 26m

$1,427

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

5:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

11:15 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$1,437

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/5

9:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/13

5:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop24h 35m

$1,525

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

12:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

5:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$1,555

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 11/15

11:45 pm-11:40 am

2 stops28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/18

8:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,562

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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 June 21, 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.

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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 10m. 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 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 $4,340, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,324. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $1,377 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 June 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$817Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,337Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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