$734+ 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CPT
Sep 27 — Oct 41
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Cape TownExplore 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 August 28, 2026.
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 August 28, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:45 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Tue 9/12:35 pm -
2 stops24h 20m
Deal found 8/24![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,279
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Thu 10/11:50 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/25![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,280
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 9/229:45 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Sun 9/271:50 pm -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/24![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,322
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Sun 9/139:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Sun 9/201:50 pm -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,323
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Tue 9/151:50 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,325
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/209:45 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Mon 9/281:50 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 8/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,338
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 9/229:45 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Thu 10/81:50 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 8/24![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,340
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/49:45 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Mon 10/121:50 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 8/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,341
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Thu 10/151:50 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/26![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,347
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Mon 8/313:10 pm -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 8/24![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,349
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Mon 9/71:50 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 8/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,350
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/69:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Mon 9/213:10 pm -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 8/26![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,360
Best flights from Newark to Cape TownDiscover 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 August 28, 2026.
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 August 28, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Tue 9/291:50 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/23![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,347
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Sat 9/2612:25 am -
1 stop29h 25m
Sun 10/114:35 pm -
1 stop35h 55m
Deal found 8/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,611
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Sun 10/118:35 pm -
Nonstop14h 35m
Sat 10/247:50 pm -
Nonstop15h 30m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,612
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1411:55 pm -
2 stops34h 45m
Sat 10/171:15 pm -
2 stops38h 05m
Deal found 8/25![Emirates logo]()
$1,637
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:45 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Sun 10/111:50 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/23![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Mon 11/210:16 am -
1 stop22h 54m
Mon 11/98:50 pm -
Nonstop16h 00m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,666
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Sun 10/118:35 pm -
Nonstop14h 35m
Sun 10/185:55 pm -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,668
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Tue 11/38:35 pm -
Nonstop14h 25m
Tue 11/178:50 pm -
1 stop21h 51m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,672
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Sun 9/209:30 pm -
1 stop35h 50m
Mon 9/287:50 pm -
Nonstop15h 30m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,728
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Sun 9/138:20 pm -
1 stop37h 00m
Sat 9/267:50 pm -
Nonstop15h 30m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,728
Last-minute flights from Newark to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from Newark to Cape Town. Data last updated August 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Newark to Cape Town. Data last updated August 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Mon 9/71:50 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 8/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,350
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Sun 9/69:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Thu 9/101:50 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 8/24![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,349
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/69:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Mon 9/213:10 pm -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 8/26![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,360
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Tue 9/151:50 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,325
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Sun 9/139:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Sun 9/201:50 pm -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,323
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/159:45 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Mon 9/213:10 pm -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 8/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,361
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/209:45 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Mon 9/281:50 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 8/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,338
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 9/229:45 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Sun 9/271:50 pm -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/24![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,322
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 9/229:45 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Thu 10/81:50 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 8/24![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,340
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Thu 10/11:50 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/25![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,280
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:45 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Thu 10/151:50 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/26![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,347
One-way flights from Newark to Cape TownSearch for one-way flight options from Newark to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 28, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Newark to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 28, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Mon 10/125:35 pm -
3 stops37h 50m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$737
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Mon 9/75:35 pm -
3 stops37h 50m
Deal found 8/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$738
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Mon 9/215:35 pm -
3 stops37h 05m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$768
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Mon 9/285:35 pm -
3 stops37h 05m
Deal found 8/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$781
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Tue 10/205:55 am -
2 stops58h 15m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$790
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 10/105:35 pm -
3 stops37h 05m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$803
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Sun 11/15:40 pm -
2 stops44h 20m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$804
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/311:00 pm -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 8/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$811
Find 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 August 28, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,280 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $737 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,737 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,710 or less |
Good one-way deal | $1,080 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Thu 9/24
9:45 pm-2:10 pm
2 stops34h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/29
1:50 pm-8:55 am
2 stops25h 05m
$1,347
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 9/27
9:45 pm-1:00 pm
2 stops33h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/11
1:50 pm-8:55 am
2 stops25h 05m
$1,437
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 9/26
12:25 am-11:50 am
1 stop29h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/11
4:35 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop35h 55m
$1,611
Quickest round-trip
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 10/11
8:35 pm-5:10 pm
Nonstop14h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 10/24
7:50 pm-5:20 am
Nonstop15h 30m
$1,612
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 9/14
11:55 pm-4:40 pm
2 stops34h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 10/17
1:15 pm-9:20 pm
2 stops38h 05m
$1,637
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Mon 11/2
10:16 am-4:10 pm
1 stop22h 54m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/9
8:50 pm-5:50 am
Nonstop16h 00m
$1,666
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 10/11
8:35 pm-5:10 pm
Nonstop14h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/18
5:55 pm-1:40 pm
1 stop25h 45m
$1,668
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 11/3
8:35 pm-6:00 pm
Nonstop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 11/17
8:50 pm-11:41 am
1 stop21h 51m
$1,672
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 9/20
9:30 pm-3:20 pm
1 stop35h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/28
7:50 pm-5:20 am
Nonstop15h 30m
$1,728
NewarkCape Town
EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl
EWRCPT
Newark
Sun 9/13
8:20 pm-3:20 pm
1 stop37h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 9/26
7:50 pm-5:20 am
Nonstop15h 30m
$1,728
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Compare providers for flights from Newark to Cape Town
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.
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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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 29 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,387). Flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,050). 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 August 28, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.
How often are flights from Newark to Cape Town delayed?
About 34% of weekly flights between Newark and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
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 34% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from Newark Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,463.
What’s the fastest layover option from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
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?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 24m.
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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 August 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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.
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$764 | Average$1,570 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$807 | Average$1,038 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$817 | Average$1,347 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,340 | Average$1,704 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |