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Cheapest return fare
£724
Typical prices: £740-£910
Ethiopian Air
Thu 3/9Sun 13/9
CPT - EWR • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£818
Typical prices: £961-£1,098
United Airlines
Thu 20/8Sun 23/8
CPT - EWR • Direct
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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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Most punctual • 86% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 12% price drop
September
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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 return 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Newark

Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 14:10EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 25m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
£724Ethiopian Air
Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 14:10EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 25m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
£726Ethiopian Air
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 08:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 14:10EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 25m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
£755Ethiopian Air
Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 19:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
34h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 14:10EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 25m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
£757Ethiopian Air
Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 19:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
35h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 13:00EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 15m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
£759Ethiopian Air
Fri, 21 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:05 - 10:29CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
20h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:23 - 17:50EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£779Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:05 - 15:24CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
25h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
18:59 - 17:50EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£788Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 25 Feb
Delta Logo
20:05 - 10:27CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
20h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
17:30 - 18:35EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£803Delta
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Delta Logo
20:05 - 17:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
27h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
13:21 - 18:35EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£805Delta
Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Delta Logo
20:05 - 15:23CPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
25h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
15:20 - 18:35EWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 15m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£806Delta
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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 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 September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Newark Airport from Cape Town usually cost between £824 and £1,165 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £724 on Ethiopian Air (3 Sept–13 Sept).

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 £762 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,181 and £961 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 £863 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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Stefanie Waldek

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Daniel Scheffler

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Airport

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£537
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 direct 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 19:00 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 £537 for a one-way ticket and £724 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, 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.

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

United Airlines

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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)