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Flight deals from New York Newark to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York Newark to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.Rs146,561 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs146,561, select.
Cape Town.Rs170,064 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs170,064, select.
Cape Town.Rs171,034 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs171,034, select.
Cape Town.Rs171,073 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs171,073, select.
Cape Town.Rs181,603 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Jan.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs181,603, select.
Cape Town.Rs190,994 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs190,994, select.
Cape Town.Rs200,201 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs200,201, select.
Cape Town.Rs200,986 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs200,986, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in March.
Dec
from Rs252,046
Jan
from Rs181,603
Feb
from Rs170,064
Mar
from Rs146,561
Apr
from Rs171,034
May
from Rs171,073
Jun
from Rs251,825
Jul
from Rs248,081
Aug
from Rs200,986
Sep
from Rs206,574
Oct
from Rs200,201
Nov
from Rs190,994

Direct flights from New York Newark to Cape Town

New York Newark to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York Newark to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

New York to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs146,561
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time14 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineUnited

Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Cape Town is Rs282,810. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from New York Newark to Cape Town.
United flies direct from New York Newark to Cape Town.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from New York Newark to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Cape Town is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 31 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 35 minutes.

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town six hours ahead of New York.

  • Every week, there are four Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, opt for the 20:15 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:40 with United Airlines.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your EWR to CPT flight.

  • During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • United Airlines offers direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cape Town — and maybe even more of South Africa if your schedule allows.

  • United Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • United Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for EWR to CPT flights, with 88.0% of services landing as scheduled.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EWR and CPT:

    • O.R. Tambo International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is Rs146,561. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs282,810. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from EWR to CPT by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EWR to CPT.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Newark Liberty International Airport, data shows 73.3% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near EWR:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • When booking your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EWR to CPT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Journey about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its top attractions. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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