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9:15 pm - 1:00 pmEWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 45m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
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1:50 pm - 7:15 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
36h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
$1,176Ethiopian Air
Fri, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 20
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11:25 pm - 2:10 pmEWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 45m3 stops Porto Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole
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3:10 pm - 9:30 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
37h 20m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas Porto
$1,261Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:25 pm - 2:10 pmEWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 45m3 stops Porto Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:10 pm - 9:30 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
37h 20m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas Porto
$1,262Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 9:30 amEWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 05m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl London Gatwick
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 10:30 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
31h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul
$1,385Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 18
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7:35 pm - 10:30 amEWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 55m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:30 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
36h 15m1 stop Istanbul
$1,409Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 12:05 pmEWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 10:30 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
27h 15m1 stop Istanbul
$1,412Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 12:05 pmEWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:30 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
36h 15m1 stop Istanbul
$1,428Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 10:30 amEWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 55m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 10:30 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
28h 35m1 stop Istanbul
$1,440Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 27
United Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 6:00 pmEWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
16h 00mnonstop
$1,641United Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 18
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8:35 pm - 6:00 pmEWR  Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark
16h 00mnonstop
$1,641United Airlines
Tue, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 24

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Ethiopian Air flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air
Nov 9
EWR12:45 amNewark
30h 25m
3 stops
CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 9
CPT3:10 pmCape Town Intl
37h 25m
3 stops
EWR9:35 pmNewark
$1,170
Ethiopian Air
Nov 25
EWR11:25 pmNewark
31h 45m
3 stops
CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 7
CPT3:10 pmCape Town Intl
37h 20m
3 stops
EWR9:30 pmNewark
$1,261
Ethiopian Air
Nov 25
EWR11:25 pmNewark
31h 45m
3 stops
CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 7
CPT3:10 pmCape Town Intl
37h 20m
3 stops
EWR9:30 pmNewark
$1,262

Turkish Airlines flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Newark Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Nov 30
EWR12:25 amNewark
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 8
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
EWR10:30 pmNewark
$1,443
Turkish Airlines
Dec 5
EWR12:25 amNewark
39h 35m
1 stop
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 22
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
EWR10:30 pmNewark
$1,459
Turkish Airlines
Nov 14
EWR12:25 amNewark
39h 35m
1 stop
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 30
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
EWR10:30 pmNewark
$1,466

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NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 2/12

9:15 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/20

1:50 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,176

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 11/25

11:25 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

3:10 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops37h 20m

$1,261

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 11/25

11:25 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

3:10 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops37h 20m

$1,262

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 4/13

8:25 pm-9:30 am

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/18

8:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$1,385

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 12/1

7:35 pm-10:30 am

3 stops31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,409

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 3/22

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/30

1:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,412

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 2/15

12:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/23

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,428

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 2/1

7:35 pm-10:30 am

3 stops31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/27

12:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$1,440
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NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 2/5

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/18

8:50 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,641

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 2/16

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/24

8:50 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,641

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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 $1,491 to $1,771.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,176.

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 April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,541.

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 $1,610. 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 Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,791.

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 $1,718 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.

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

As of November 2026, prices for Newark Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 87% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town

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

$722

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 $722. The best round-trip flight deal from Newark Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,176.
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. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Newark Airport there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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?

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Best airlines flying from Newark Airport to Cape Town

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Rating
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $807Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,472 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $817Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,046 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,351Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,462 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Newark Airport to Cape Town

    Across 4 United Airlines flights from Newark Airport to Cape Town this week, the average price was $1,791, with the best United Airlines deals starting from $1,351 round-trip. 10,462 users have rated United Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 7.3/10.

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