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$641+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$989
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$664
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,656

Good round-trip deal

$1,399 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/712:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/114:35 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$989
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2410:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/301:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,018
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1912:30 amEWR - CPT
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/109:05 amCPT - EWR
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,037
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/75:55 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop35h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 9/156:55 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,185
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:22 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/306:55 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,220

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 9/7

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/11

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$989

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 11/24

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/30

1:50 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,018

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 8/19

12:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/10

9:05 am-10:35 pm

2 stops43h 30m

$1,037

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 9/7

5:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

6:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,185

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 9/17

7:22 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

6:55 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$1,220

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 9/24

1:23 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops51h 22m

$641

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 9/3

10:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$729

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 9/9

9:50 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$796

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 11/13

8:50 pm-7:40 am

1 stop27h 50m

$830

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 8/11

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

$963

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The best insider tips for Newark Airport to Cape Town flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Newark Airport to Cape Town trip
Airports
EWR

Plan for long security waits at EWR. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times are unpredictable and vary by terminal.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
CPT

Use Uber or Bolt for convenient and inexpensive rides from CPT to Cape Town. They offer various sizes for different party sizes and luggage needs.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
Our travel experts
Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town

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 round-trip flight from Newark to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 6 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and SWISS from New York to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Newark to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Newark; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Newark per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Newark. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

  • How popular is this Newark Airport to Cape Town flight route?

    The Newark to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $989. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,022 and $1,185, respectively. You may be able to fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $729. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Newark Airport to Cape Town for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?

    While on average a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town is generally $3,017, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,128. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $1,018 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 6 airlines flying from Newark to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 airlines 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,087Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,313Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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