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

Saturday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Newark Airport according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 83% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Newark to Cape Town Intl?

Turkish Airlines and Austrian Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Newark to Cape Town Intl

How often are flights from Newark to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 34% of flights between Newark and Cape Town have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 176 minutes.

How many flights depart from Newark Airport to Cape Town on average per week?

The number of flights available between Newark Airport and Cape Town is 3 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

According to our data, United Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 34% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Newark Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:25 pm - 2:10 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 45m3 stops Porto Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 9:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

38h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas Porto

$1,214Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

11:25 pm - 1:00 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 35m3 stops Porto Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 9:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

38h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas Porto

$1,214Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2

7:35 pm - 10:30 amEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

5:15 pm - 10:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,348Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

7:35 pm - 10:30 amEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

5:15 pm - 10:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,377Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

1:25 am - 12:05 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Istanbul

12:55 am - 11:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

29h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$1,442Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

1:25 am - 11:00 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 35m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 10:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,457Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Dec 10

8:35 pm - 5:10 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mnonstop

8:50 pm - 6:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

16h 00mnonstop

$1,602United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 31

8:20 pm - 3:20 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

8:50 pm - 6:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

16h 00mnonstop

$1,607United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 31

3:18 pm - 5:50 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 10:29 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

20h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,626Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 23

3:20 pm - 6:35 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 15m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 11:03 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

21h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,630Delta

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 22

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11:10 pm - 1:30 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 20m3 stops Porto Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 9:10 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

37h 20m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas Porto

$1,263Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Oct 4

11:10 pm - 1:30 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 20m3 stops Porto Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 9:10 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

37h 20m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas Porto

$1,263Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Oct 4

11:55 pm - 6:05 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 10m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl

6:25 pm - 9:20 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

32h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

$1,587Emirates

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 13

11:55 pm - 6:05 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 10m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl

8:00 pm - 9:20 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

31h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

$1,587Emirates

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 19

8:35 pm - 5:10 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mnonstop

7:50 pm - 5:20 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

15h 30mnonstop

$1,862United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 5

8:35 pm - 5:10 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mnonstop

7:50 pm - 5:20 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

15h 30mnonstop

$1,862United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 5

4:29 pm - 5:50 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 10:27 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

20h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,876Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4

4:29 pm - 5:50 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 10:27 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

20h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,876Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4

8:35 pm - 5:10 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mnonstop

7:50 pm - 5:20 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

15h 30mnonstop

$1,936Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

12:25 am - 11:50 amEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 25m1 stop Istanbul

4:35 pm - 10:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

35h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$2,002Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 4

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Nov 4

EWR11:25 pmNewark

31h 45m

3 stops

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 18

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

38h 45m

3 stops

EWR9:35 pmNewark

$1,214

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Nov 4

EWR11:25 pmNewark

31h 45m

3 stops

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 18

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

38h 45m

3 stops

EWR9:35 pmNewark

$1,215

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Oct 11

EWR11:20 pmNewark

32h 50m

3 stops

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 18

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

37h 20m

3 stops

EWR9:10 pmNewark

$1,239

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11:25 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops31h 45m

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Wed 11/18

1:50 pm-9:35 pm

3 stops38h 45m

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11:25 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops30h 35m

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1:50 pm-9:35 pm

3 stops38h 45m

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7:35 pm-10:30 am

3 stops31h 55m

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5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,348

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Sun 11/15

7:35 pm-10:30 am

3 stops31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/22

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,377

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Tue 10/27

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

12:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,442

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sat 11/7

1:25 am-11:00 pm

1 stop38h 35m

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Thu 12/10

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

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EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sun 10/18

8:35 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop14h 35m

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Sat 10/31

8:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,602

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EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Newark

Sun 10/18

8:20 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

8:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,607

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Newark

Mon 10/12

3:18 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/23

8:05 pm-10:29 am

1 stop20h 24m

$1,626

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 2/11

3:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/22

8:50 pm-11:03 am

1 stop21h 13m

$1,630

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,262 to $1,710.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,214.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of February, then departing from Newark Airport during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,474.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $1,561. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,011.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Newark Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,664 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Newark Airport for as low as $1,389 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Newark Airport to Cape Town 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 Newark Airport to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Newark Airport to Cape Town flight.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Newark Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$683
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Newark Airport in the past 72 hours is $683. The best round-trip flight deal from Newark Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,214.

The fastest flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from Newark Airport to Cape Town on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Newark Airport there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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How far is Newark to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 7810.5 mi away from Newark. By plane, this route typically takes 14h 25m.
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Prices for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
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As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Newark Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Newark Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Newark Airport to Cape Town is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 96.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 0.80%, Airbus A320neo at 0.80%, and Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 0.80%.
What is the most popular airline from Newark Airport to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Newark Airport to Cape Town is United Airlines, representing 83% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Ethiopian Air at 7%, Turkish Airlines at 5%, and Delta at 4%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,581 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $807	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,463 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $817	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,341	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,214 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

United Airlines Flights From Newark Airport to Cape Town
Across 3 United Airlines flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town this week, the average price was $1,729, with the best United Airlines deals starting from $1,341 round-trip. 10,214 users have rated United Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 7.4/10.

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