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$471+ 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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
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 March 23, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/59:45 pm
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/201:50 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20$890
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/89:45 pm
EWR
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CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/131:50 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20$915
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/219:45 pm
EWR
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CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/103:25 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20$925
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/271:45 pm
JFK
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CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/151:00 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,101
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2812:25 am
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/114:35 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,102
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/132:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,105
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mon 5/111:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/182:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,106
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/291:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/182:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/291:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/142:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,116
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/307:50 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/124:35 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,122
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:50 am
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/134:35 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,123
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/91:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/2311:30 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/19$1,124

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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$890
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$471
(KAYAK)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,387

Good round-trip deal

$1,540 or less

Good one-way deal

$986 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 23, 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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Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 9/17

11:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/21

7:50 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$1,430

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 5/5

5:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

7:50 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$1,480

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

10:20 pm-11:30 am

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

8:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,499

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

11:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop42h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/15

1:15 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,499

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/5

11:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

1:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

$1,505

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 5/8

8:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/14

9:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops54h 05m

$1,515

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

5:25 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops56h 35m

$1,520

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 5/14

1:44 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

11:15 pm-8:46 am

2 stops39h 31m

$1,521

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 5/10

12:38 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

11:15 pm-8:46 am

2 stops39h 31m

$1,521

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/17

6:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/11

8:00 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop23h 49m

$1,525

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Cape Town (average of $766). Flying from New Jersey to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,524). 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 March 23, 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.

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 21h 50m. 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 $4,188, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $923. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $915 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Cape Town (average of $766). Flying from New Jersey to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,524). 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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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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$817Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,337Average$1,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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