Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from $540

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Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 am
CPT
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EWR
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
20h 00m1 stop
$834Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 am
CPT
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EWR
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
20h 00m1 stop
$839Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 26 - Fri, Mar 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 am
CPT
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EWR
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 2:35 pm
EWR
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CPT
21h 35m1 stop
$877Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 am
CPT
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EWR
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
20h 00m1 stop
$884Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jan 25 - Wed, Feb 11
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 12:58 pm
CPT
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EWR
22h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:54 pm - 7:15 pm
EWR
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CPT
18h 21m1 stop
$930Delta
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 10:58 am
CPT
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EWR
20h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:30 pm - 7:15 pm
EWR
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CPT
21h 45m1 stop
$935Delta
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 am
CPT
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EWR
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
20h 00m1 stop
$942Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 27
Delta Logo
7:55 am - 2:55 pm
CPT
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EWR
38h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:39 am - 7:15 pm
EWR
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CPT
25h 36m1 stop
$946Delta
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 am
CPT
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EWR
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
20h 00m1 stop
$950Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 am
CPT
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EWR
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 am - 2:35 pm
EWR
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CPT
21h 35m1 stop
$976Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 27

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to Newark Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 12
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
16h 00m
EWR5:50 amNewark
Feb 16
EWR11:32 amNewark
21h 38m
2 stops
CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl
United Airlines
Dec 15
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
16h 00m
EWR5:50 amNewark
Dec 31
EWR8:35 pmNewark
14h 25m
CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl
United Airlines
Dec 15
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
16h 00m
EWR5:50 amNewark
Dec 31
EWR8:35 pmNewark
14h 25m
CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to Newark Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Feb 3
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
EWR10:30 pmNewark
Feb 9
EWR12:25 amNewark
28h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Turkish Airlines
Mar 10
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
EWR11:30 pmNewark
Mar 16
EWR1:25 amNewark
28h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Turkish Airlines
Feb 3
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
EWR10:30 pmNewark
Feb 9
EWR12:25 amNewark
28h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/27

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Mon 2/9

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$834

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/26

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Fri 3/13

11:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$839

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/29

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Fri 2/13

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$877

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Wed 2/11

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$884

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/19

9:30 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop22h 28m

Newark

Mon 1/26

5:54 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 21m

$930

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

9:30 pm-10:58 am

1 stop20h 28m

Newark

Mon 2/9

2:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$935

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Fri 3/27

11:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$942

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/21

7:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop38h 00m

Newark

Wed 1/28

10:39 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 36m

$946

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Fri 3/27

11:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$950

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Fri 3/27

11:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$976

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Newark Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Newark Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Newark Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Newark Airport from Cape Town is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,006, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Newark Airport in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,024.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Newark Airport?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Newark Airport is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,028. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cape Town to Newark Airport for around $1,428.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Newark Airport?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Newark Airport is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,045. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,176.

What is the cheapest Cape Town Intl to Newark flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Newark Airport from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Newark Airport for around $1,150 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Newark Airport from Cape Town for as low as $1,048 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to Newark flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town Intl to Newark flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Newark Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Newark Airport flight.

How have Cape Town to Newark Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Cape Town to Newark Airport flights are approximately 24% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Newark Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Newark Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$997

Fastest flight time

15h 15m

Direct flights

Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun
The best one-way flight to Newark Airport from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $997. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to Newark Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $969.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Newark Airport takes 15h 15m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to Newark Airport on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Newark by plane?

    The distance between Cape Town Intl and Newark is about 7810.5 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 16h 00m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Newark Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Newark Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Newark Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Newark Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Newark Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Newark Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Newark Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to Newark Airport?

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Newark Airport?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Newark Airport

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $902Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,089 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Cape Town to Newark Airport

    United Airlines flight deals from Cape Town to Newark Airport start from $902 round-trip. Over the 4 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $1,213 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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