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Cheapest round-trip
$972
Typical prices: $996-$1,223
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/17Sun 9/27
CPT - EWR • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,095
Typical prices: $1,025-$1,203
United Airlines
Sat 10/31Sun 11/22
CPT - EWR • Non-stop
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4 days a week
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 15h 15m
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Cheapest • from $972 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $1,077 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 30h 57m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 86% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Newark (CPT-EWR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Newark that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to Newark

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
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EWR
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 2:10 pm
EWR
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CPT
34h 25m
2 stops
$972Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27
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1:50 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
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EWR
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 2:10 pm
EWR
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CPT
34h 25m
2 stops
$977Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20
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1:50 pm - 8:55 am
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EWR
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
33h 15m
2 stops
$977Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:10 pm - 7:45 pm
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EWR
34h 35m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
33h 15m
2 stops
$979Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 27
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1:50 pm - 8:55 am
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EWR
25h 05m
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9:45 pm - 1:00 pm
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CPT
33h 15m
2 stops
$985Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27
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1:50 pm - 7:45 pm
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EWR
35h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 2:10 pm
EWR
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CPT
34h 25m
2 stops
$996Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
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1:50 pm - 7:45 pm
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EWR
35h 55m
2 stops
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9:45 pm - 2:10 pm
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34h 25m
2 stops
$996Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:10 pm - 7:45 pm
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EWR
34h 35m
2 stops
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9:45 pm - 1:00 pm
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33h 15m
2 stops
$996Ethiopian Air
Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 22
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8:50 pm - 6:50 am
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EWR
16h 00mnonstop
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8:35 pm - 6:00 pm
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14h 25mnonstop
$1,095United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 18
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7:50 pm - 5:05 am
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15h 15mnonstop
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8:35 pm - 5:10 pm
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14h 35mnonstop
$1,097United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Newark flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Newark to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Newark Airport from Cape Town usually cost between $1,110 and $1,518 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $972 on Ethiopian Air (Sep 17-Sep 27).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Newark Liberty Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Newark Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport is January, where tickets cost $1,026 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,590 and $1,294 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cape Town to Newark Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,119 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to Newark

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$619
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Newark

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Newark based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport flights

  • How many flights are there between Cape Town and Newark Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in Newark Airport, with an average flight time of 15h 15m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport was $619 for a one-way ticket and $972 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and Newark Liberty Airport?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Newark Liberty Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Newark Liberty Airport from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Newark Liberty Airport with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. Booking your flights between Cape Town and EWR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Newark Liberty Airport from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $743 or less one-way and $1,053 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cape Town Intl to Newark.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Newark Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Newark

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Newark to Cape Town Intl

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Cape Town to Newark

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Newark. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Newark? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10059 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

2.0 MediocreDanika, Jul 2026
IAD - EWR
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My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

Seats could be more comfortable, food was plentiful and good.

It was great. All the crew were professional and nice.

My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

Compared to our Lufthansa flight out, it was pretty poor. Check-in was a nightmare trying to figure out if it was Lufthansa or United, the Kayak link kept sending us to a dead link with United. Then figuring out which code was United was a mess - it took way too long. On the flight, the seats were uncomfortable, they were out of all wines but red when the flight started, then out of red after the first beverage. The flight attendant said they never get restocked before they turn around to the US, so it happens all the time. The food was so bad we threw it away. For a long flight, it was pretty terrible.

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

Food was very very bad! Same flight from US was amazing with great food but the food prepared for the flight from Cape Town to New York was not eatable. The crew also did not smile once. They all looked like it was a shift they had not signed up for but were forced to take. :(

Less packaged foods in between meals Appreciated fruits cheese platters ice cream

Flight was canceled and United offered zero assistance. Left many of us in an unsafe situation

The flight itself was fine and the pilots were great. The crew was awful - the purser WOULD NOT SHUT UP, they ran out of food, I would not serve the “beef” dinner option to my dog. The boarding process was a clusterfuck-no announcements were made about boarding groups, and when we did get on the plane, attendants were blocking the aisles taking orders for the premier lounge and not letting the poors get to their seats

Everything you need to know for your flight from Cape Town to Newark

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cape Town (CPT)
Newark (EWR)