How long does a flight from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport take?

Direct flights cover the 7,820 miles separating Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport in about 15h 30m .

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

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in Newark Airport, with an average flight time of 16h 00m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 4 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 £461 for a one-way ticket and £745 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

Cape Town airport is called Cape Town Intl and the only airport in Newark Liberty Airport is Newark.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 20:50 and will be landing in Newark Airport at 05:50.

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport jets off at 20:50 and lands at 05:50.

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.

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

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport is February , where tickets cost £770 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,186 and £946 respectively.

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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Newark Liberty Airport with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

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.

How often are flights from Cape Town to Newark delayed?

Weekly flights between Cape Town and Newark historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 177 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Newark flights?

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Newark flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Newark Airport?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport were found on Turkish Airlines (£745) and Delta (£773).

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure . For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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

Yes , flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £781 on average.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Newark Airport from Cape Town usually cost between £777 and £833 in December. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £745 on Turkish Airlines (3 Dec–6 Dec).

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Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

17:15 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

00:25 - 23:00EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m1 stop Istanbul

£745Turkish Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb

17:15 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

00:25 - 12:05EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Istanbul

£758Turkish Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb

17:15 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

00:25 - 12:05EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Istanbul

£762Turkish Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb

17:15 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

00:25 - 12:05EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Istanbul

£766Turkish Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb

17:15 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

00:25 - 12:05EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Istanbul

£769Turkish Airlines

Fri, 4 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

20:50 - 21:03CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

31h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:00 - 18:35EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£773Delta

Wed, 27 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

17:15 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

00:25 - 23:00EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m1 stop Istanbul

£779Turkish Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

20:50 - 18:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

29h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham

19:30 - 18:35EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£780Delta

Wed, 27 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

17:15 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

00:25 - 23:00EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m1 stop Istanbul

£782Turkish Airlines

Tue, 16 Mar - Sat, 3 Apr

00:55 - 23:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

28h 35m1 stop Istanbul

00:25 - 11:50EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 25m1 stop Istanbul

£799Turkish Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Cape Town to Newark

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

20:50 - 10:38CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

20h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:44 - 18:35EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£766Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

20:50 - 14:16CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

24h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:21 - 18:35EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£770Delta

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

20:50 - 10:38CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

20h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:44 - 18:35EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£772Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

08:30 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

37h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:05 - 06:25EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£823KLM

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

20:50 - 05:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

16h 00mdirect

20:35 - 18:00EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

£835United Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

20:50 - 05:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

16h 00mdirect

20:35 - 18:00EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

£839United Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

00:30 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

45h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:05 - 06:25EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£846Air France

Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

08:30 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

37h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

18:30 - 06:25EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 55m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Paris Charles de Gaulle

£885Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

20:50 - 05:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

16h 00mdirect

20:30 - 07:40EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£900United Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

20:50 - 05:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

16h 00mdirect

19:30 - 10:35EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£909United Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport departing in December.
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 February, where tickets cost £770 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,186 and £946 respectively.
Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to Newark Airport? The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.: Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £781 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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How many flights are there between Cape Town and Newark Airport per day?
There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in Newark Airport, with an average flight time of 16h 00m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 4 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 £461 for a one-way ticket and £745 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?
Cape Town airport is called Cape Town Intl and the only airport in Newark Liberty Airport is Newark.
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.
On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?
You can catch a direct flight from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport on Monday, Wednesday, 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Newark Liberty Airport with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.
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.

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport?

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

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport?

How often are flights from Cape Town to Newark delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Newark flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Newark flights?

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Newark Airport?

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