EWR - CPT

$581 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Newark to Cape Town departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Newark to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$816
Overall average: $1,470
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/26Thu 5/14
EWR - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,465
Typical prices: $1,487-$2,500
Egyptair, Austrian Airlines
Sun 4/26Thu 5/7
EWR - CPT • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
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Arrive at EWR hours ahead due to long security lines.
For a quick city transfer from CPT, use the shuttle service.
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Wed, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 14h 25m
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from $816 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $2,579 (round-trip)
Atlanta (ATL)
Shortest trip • 19h 11m (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
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 12% price drop
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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

Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 2:35 pm
EWR
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CPT
34h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:45 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
2 stops
$816Ethiopian Air
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
33h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:45 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
2 stops
$817Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 2:35 pm
EWR
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CPT
34h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:45 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
2 stops
$824Ethiopian Air
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 2:35 pm
EWR
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CPT
34h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:45 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
2 stops
$826Ethiopian Air
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:00 pm
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CPT
33h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 pm - 7:45 pm
CPT
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EWR
34h 20m
2 stops
$827Ethiopian Air
Fri, Apr 17 - Thu, Apr 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
33h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 pm - 7:45 pm
CPT
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EWR
34h 20m
2 stops
$828Ethiopian Air
Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 2:35 pm
EWR
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CPT
34h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:45 pm
CPT
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EWR
35h 55m
2 stops
$837Ethiopian Air
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:00 pm
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CPT
33h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 pm - 7:45 pm
CPT
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EWR
34h 20m
2 stops
$838Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
33h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 pm - 7:45 pm
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EWR
34h 20m
2 stops
$841Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:00 pm
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CPT
33h 15m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 7:45 pm
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35h 55m
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$843Ethiopian Air
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.

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 Mondays 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 Saturday 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 $1,346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,699 and $1,694 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,437, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Newark to Cape Town

 
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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.

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 seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$581
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% 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.
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FAQs for booking Newark Liberty Airport to Cape Town flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town was $581 for a one-way ticket and $816 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, oneworld, 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 Tuesday, 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 $1,630 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,578 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 $1,072 or less one-way and $1,491 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

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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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Newark to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Newark to Cape Town. 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 Newark to Cape Town? 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8277 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

8.0 ExcellentMary, Mar 2026
LGA - MKE
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Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

It was good. The leg room was not great in Row 1.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Same thing as flight from Pheonix to Newark. Uograded and Promised extra leg room and when I got to the seat it had none.

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Although our flight was delayed the overall boarding process was very smooth and the crew was accommodating.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

They’ve lost my bag and I have no way of really getting in touch with anyone and have received no updates.

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