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$652+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EWR
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Newark are usually found in February or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$911
(Delta)

One-way from

$652
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,150

Good round-trip deal

$1,048 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,168 or less
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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 March 26, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/211:00 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops26h 07mDelta
Mon 6/98:25 amEWR - CPT
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/25$911
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:00 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops34h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/278:30 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops60h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$922
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:00 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Wed 5/289:50 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops36h 55mSWISS
Deal found 3/25$930
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 5/194:35 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/912:30 amEWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24$992
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/149:00 amCPT - EWR
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/105:55 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,059
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/193:20 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops30h 20mLufthansa
Tue 6/108:00 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops34h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/24$1,086
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/26:25 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops55h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 6/99:25 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,089
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/101:05 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops38h 15mEmirates
Wed 4/2311:55 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops29h 40mEmirates
Deal found 3/25$1,163
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1911:15 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops45h 45mKLM
Thu 7/33:15 pmEWR - CPT
2 stops24h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/25$1,180
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:55 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/89:25 pmEWR - CPT
1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,415
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/2410:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/25$1,438

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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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Newark

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

11:00 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops26h 07m

Newark

Mon 6/9

8:25 am-9:25 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$911

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/15

7:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Newark

Wed 5/28

9:50 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$930

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/10

7:50 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

Fri 4/25

8:40 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop14h 30m

$938

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/19

4:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Newark

Mon 6/9

12:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

$992

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

9:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Newark

Tue 6/10

5:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop35h 05m

$1,059

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/19

3:20 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Newark

Tue 6/10

8:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$1,086

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

6:25 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops55h 00m

Newark

Mon 6/9

9:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 35m

$1,089

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/10

1:05 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Newark

Wed 4/23

11:55 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,163

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/19

11:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Newark

Thu 7/3

3:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,180

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/30

6:55 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Newark

Sun 6/8

9:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 35m

$1,415

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Newark Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

The best insider tips for Cape Town to Newark Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cape Town to Newark Airport trip
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CPT

CPT offers free Wi-Fi with a 1GB or 4-hour limit. Download movies beforehand to avoid reaching the limit at the airport.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
EWR

For a quick trip to NYC, take the AirTrain to Airport Station, then NJ Transit to New York Penn Station. Journey takes about 45 minutes.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
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Brandon Schultz

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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Newark

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Newark from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Newark. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 24 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 $228). Flying from Cape Town to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 March 26, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Newark by month

Plan your trip to Newark by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Newark Airport ranges from 2.9 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Newark Airport when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Newark by month

Plan your trip to Newark by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Newark Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 March 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM from Cape Town to New York. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 popular is this Cape Town to Newark Airport flight route?

    The Cape Town Intl to Newark flight path was viewed by 17 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Newark Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport round-trip from $911. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from $930, and United Airlines, from $938. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Newark Airport for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Newark Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $652. Emirates flights start at $851 while deals on United Airlines start at $877 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $956. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Newark) can be booked for $911 on average our data indicates $4,485 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 $228). Flying from Cape Town to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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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