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$628+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Newark (EWR)

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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EWR
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Newark are usually found in January or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Newark
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Newark. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2026.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/13:10 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/169:45 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$965
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:50 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/279:45 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/27$977
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/63:10 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 8/259:45 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/27$1,004
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:50 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/209:45 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/26$1,007
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/13:10 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 8/49:45 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/27$1,008
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/133:10 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 8/209:45 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$1,017
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/131:50 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops35h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/239:45 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/28$1,024
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/293:10 pm
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 7/319:45 pm
EWR
-
CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/27$1,030
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/78:05 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop20h 24m
Delta
Thu 8/274:29 pm
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop19h 21m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$1,035

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Newark

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Newark (EWR). 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 July 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$977
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$628
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,181

Good round-trip deal

$1,031 or less

Good one-way deal

$820 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Newark 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 July 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/15

7:50 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Newark

Thu 10/22

2:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,095
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

8:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

Newark

Sun 11/22

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,096

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/17

11:15 pm-7:58 pm

2 stops26h 43m

Newark

Sat 11/7

5:05 pm-5:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,110

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/15

8:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Newark

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,110

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

8:05 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop25h 18m

Newark

Tue 9/29

3:20 pm-9:45 am

2 stops36h 25m

$1,165

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Newark

Fri 10/9

12:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 25m

$1,211

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

8:00 pm-9:59 am

1 stop19h 59m

Newark

Tue 9/15

6:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 30m

$1,290

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

2:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops40h 30m

Newark

Sat 11/21

12:25 am-11:00 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$1,294
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/17

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$713

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/18

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$777

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Deals found on 7/26

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Newark

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 Cape Town to Newark in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Cape Town-Newark Airport flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Newark Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Newark Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Newark Airport 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 Cape Town-Newark Airport 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 Cape Town to Newark

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport

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

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport (average of $1,026). Flying from Cape Town to Newark Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,590). 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 CPT to EWR?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Newark. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Newark Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Newark Airport flights typically cost between $1,110 and $1,518 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $977 on Ethiopian Air (Sep 10-Sep 27).

The best insider tips for Cape Town to Newark Airport flights

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

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

Expert on CPT

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Reviews of airlines servicing Newark

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Newark. 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 Newark. Reviews last updated July 30, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Cape Town to Newark Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,047 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,047 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,047 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Newark. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Newark?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to Newark. 1 airline have flights from Cape Town Intl to Newark on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to Newark should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Newark per day.

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

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport can take about 15h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,095. The distance between Cape Town and Newark Airport is about 7820 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Newark Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport round-trip from $1,026. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Newark Airport for 11% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $743. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Newark) can be booked for $965 on average, our data indicates $2,762 when flying from Cape Town to Newark Airport.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Newark?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Newark 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 Cape Town to Newark Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport (average of $1,026). Flying from Cape Town to Newark Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,590). 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 airline flying from Cape Town to Newark

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cape Town to Newark. 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 July 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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