What’s the top layover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from Newark Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Newark Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 26m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 24m.

What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,463.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Newark to Cape Town delayed?

About 31% of weekly flights between Newark and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to Cape Town flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 31% of flights being delayed.

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.

How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town?

Departing from Newark Airport to Cape Town will take you 14h 25m. The distance from Newark Airport to Cape Town is about 7820 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $768. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $909 and $1,010, respectively. You may be able to fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

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

While on average a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town is generally $4,160, 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 $1,003 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Ethiopian Air or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Newark Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 5 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.

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.

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Wed 12/3110:00 amEWR - CPT

1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 3/311:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/25

$1,045

Mon 12/87:38 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops29h 27mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/148:35 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop30h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,292

Fri 12/55:25 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/1310:10 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops29h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$1,322

Wed 12/36:30 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop34h 40mBritish Airways

Mon 12/228:35 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop30h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/24

$1,325

Tue 12/96:35 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/1510:10 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops27h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,345

Sun 11/3010:35 pmEWR - CPT

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/97:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$1,356

Wed 12/248:35 pmEWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/18:50 pmCPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$1,387

Thu 12/46:30 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/128:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,395

Best flights from Newark to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Newark to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

Sun 2/88:35 pmEWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/198:50 pmCPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,337

Mon 1/262:30 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop21h 45mDelta

Tue 2/109:30 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop22h 28mDelta

Deal found 11/25

$1,351

Mon 1/1910:40 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops25h 50mSWISS

Tue 2/33:55 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops27h 05mSWISS

Deal found 11/24

$1,426

Sat 2/1412:25 amEWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 2/215:15 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,517

Sun 1/258:35 pmEWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/68:50 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$1,347

Wed 2/118:00 amEWR - CPT

1 stop28h 15mDelta

Wed 3/47:55 amCPT - EWR

1 stop38h 00mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$1,396

Wed 2/119:55 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop35h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/48:50 pmCPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,353

Sun 11/307:05 amEWR - CPT

1 stop29h 10mDelta

Sun 12/711:45 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops30h 36mDelta

Deal found 11/25

$1,493

Wed 1/148:35 pmEWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/238:50 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop20h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,397

Wed 12/319:44 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop35h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/318:00 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,408

Fri 1/169:22 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops35h 48mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/266:45 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,410

Last-minute flights from Newark to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Newark to Cape Town. Data last updated November 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 11/3010:35 pmEWR - CPT

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/97:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$1,356

Wed 12/36:30 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop34h 40mBritish Airways

Mon 12/228:35 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop30h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/24

$1,325

Thu 12/46:30 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/128:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,395

Fri 12/55:25 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/1310:10 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops29h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$1,322

Mon 12/87:38 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops29h 27mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/148:35 pmCPT - EWR

1 stop30h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,292

Tue 12/96:35 pmEWR - CPT

1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/1510:10 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops27h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$1,345

Wed 12/248:35 pmEWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/58:50 pmCPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$1,387

Wed 12/3110:00 amEWR - CPT

1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 3/311:50 pmCPT - EWR

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/25

$1,045

One-way flights from Newark to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Newark to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

Tue 3/1012:55 amEWR - CPT

2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$525

Sun 3/158:35 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$578

Wed 3/45:45 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$638

Sat 2/215:45 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$666

Fri 3/1312:55 amEWR - CPT

2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$669

Sat 1/3112:00 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$673

Fri 5/85:35 pmEWR - CPT

2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$700

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Cape Town

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$934 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$525 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,457
Good round-trip deal	$1,387 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,188 or less

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 2/8

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

8:50 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,337

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 1/25

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

8:50 pm-9:49 am

1 stop19h 59m

$1,347

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 1/26

2:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop22h 28m

$1,351

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 2/11

9:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/4

8:50 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,353

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/4

7:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,396

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 1/14

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/23

8:50 pm-10:28 am

1 stop20h 38m

$1,397

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 12/31

9:44 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/31

8:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop19h 55m

$1,408

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 1/16

9:22 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops35h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

6:45 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$1,410

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 1/19

10:40 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

3:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,426

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 11/30

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

11:45 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops30h 36m

$1,493

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Cape Town in November.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Newark Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town?

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 $911). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,386). 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?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

The best insider tips for Newark Airport to Cape Town flights

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

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EWR

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

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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Newark Airport to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,049 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,039 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

899 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,539 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Related info for your journey

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 5 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.
How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Departing from Newark Airport to Cape Town will take you 14h 25m. The distance from Newark Airport to Cape Town is about 7820 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $768. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $909 and $1,010, respectively. You may be able to fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
While on average a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town is generally $4,160, 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 $1,003 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 $911). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,386). 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 5 airlines flying from Newark to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$768	Average$1,115	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
American Airlines	Cheapest$909	Average$1,078	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$1,010	Average$1,384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,321	Average$1,566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,343	Average$1,689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$525+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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