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Cheapest round-trip
$965
Typical prices: $1,355-$1,709
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/17Sun 10/4
EWR - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,580
Typical prices: $1,413-$1,935
Austrian Airlines, Egyptair
Fri 10/16Sat 10/31
EWR - CPT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
3 days a week
Wed, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 14h 45m
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Cheapest • Avg $1,592 (round-trip)
Atlanta (ATL)
Shortest trip • 19h 27m (one-way)
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United Airlines
Most punctual • 66% on-time
Evening flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Newark to Cape Town (EWR-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Newark to Cape Town 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 Newark to Cape Town

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 4
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:50 am
EWR
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CPT
29h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
1 stop
$965Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:50 am
EWR
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CPT
29h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
1 stop
$970Turkish Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:50 am
EWR
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CPT
29h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
1 stop
$972Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 12:05 pm
EWR
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CPT
28h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 10:30 pm
CPT
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EWR
28h 35m
1 stop
$986Turkish Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:50 am
EWR
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CPT
29h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
1 stop
$989Turkish Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 12:05 pm
EWR
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CPT
28h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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EWR
36h 10m
1 stop
$1,000Turkish Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:50 am
EWR
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CPT
29h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
1 stop
$1,001Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 12:05 pm
EWR
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CPT
27h 40m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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EWR
36h 10m
1 stop
$1,002Turkish Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 12:05 pm
EWR
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CPT
27h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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EWR
36h 10m
1 stop
$1,020Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:50 am
EWR
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CPT
29h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
1 stop
$1,039Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Newark Airport usually cost between $1,686 and $2,053 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $965 on Turkish Airlines (Sep 17-Oct 4).

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town, 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 Newark Airport to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost $1,391 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,885 and $1,885 respectively.

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

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 $1,771 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town, 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 Newark Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Newark to Cape Town

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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

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

October

Cheapest flight

$662
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Newark to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark to Cape Town 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Cape Town flights

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

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Newark Airport and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 14h 45m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town was $662 for a one-way ticket and $965 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Newark Liberty Airport to Cape Town.

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

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

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

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Newark Liberty Airport and Cape Town, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Cape Town on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Newark to Cape Town, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to Cape Town are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,570 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,632 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Newark Liberty Airport to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Newark Liberty Airport 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Newark Liberty Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Newark Liberty Airport and CPT 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town from Newark Liberty Airport 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 Newark Airport to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,080 or less one-way and $1,711 or less round-trip.

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

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

Direct departures

Newark to Cape Town Intl

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Newark

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Newark Liberty Airport (EWR)
Cape Town (CPT)