$665 Cheap Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

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Popular airlines from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (CPT-EWR)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $665 for one-way flights and $884 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 30
CPT
Cape Town
EWR
New York
$884 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$884
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Tue, Dec 16 from Cape Town to New York, returning Tue, Dec 30, priced at $884 found 5 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 27
CPT
Cape Town
EWR
New York
$891 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$891
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 12 from Cape Town to New York, returning Fri, Feb 27, priced at $891 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 30
CPT
Cape Town
EWR
New York
$892 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$892
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 19 from Cape Town to New York, returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $892 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 13
CPT
Cape Town
EWR
New York
$909 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$909
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 2 from Cape Town to New York, returning Mon, Apr 13, priced at $909 found 1 day ago
Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Dec 14 - Wed, Jan 7
CPT
Cape Town
EWR
New York
$930 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$930
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Sun, Dec 14 from Cape Town to New York, returning Wed, Jan 7, priced at $930 found 4 days ago
Delta
Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Mar 4
CPT
Cape Town
EWR
New York
$935 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$935
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Feb 20 from Cape Town to New York, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $935 found 3 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Mon, Mar 30
CPT
Cape Town
EWR
New York
$941 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$941
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 26 from Cape Town to New York, returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $941 found 6 days ago
Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
CPT
Cape Town
EWR
New York
$944 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$944
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Cape Town to New York, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $944 found 4 days ago
KLM
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 23
CPT
Cape Town
EWR
New York
$973 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$973
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Wed, Mar 11 from Cape Town to New York, returning Mon, Mar 23, priced at $973 found 15 hours ago
Air France
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 23
CPT
Cape Town
EWR
New York
$1,012 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,012
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Wed, Mar 11 from Cape Town to New York, returning Mon, Mar 23, priced at $1,012 found 15 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (EWR)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $799 - $1,486 per traveler.

Alternative airports near New York

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Liberty Intl. EWR. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 19 minutes. Flights from $872
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Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
Origin airport
Cape Town Intl.
Destination airport
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Airlines serving
Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$884
Distance
7824 mi

Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $665 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Cape Town to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $665 or cheap return flight from $884 from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
December is the least expensive month to fly from CPT to EWR. Planning your trip for the off-season is often the key to scoring lower fares.
Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
You can fly straight from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) on a United Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
Use the filters on Expedia to compare different airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll fly you from CPT to EWR. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to pick up a good deal.
How many flights per day from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
On average, you can pick from 3 direct weekly flights from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR). To increase your travel options, consider taking a flight with a layover. Enter your dates on Expedia and then set the filters to include one or two stops.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
The 8 PM departures from CPT to EWR are typically the busiest. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you're looking to save, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from CPT to EWR?
Travel on a Thursday if you're searching for the best selection of flights from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR).
What is the earliest flight from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 8:50PM UTC+2, leaving from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT). You'll be traveling for around 16h, reaching Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) at approximately 5:50AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
The average flight duration from CPT to EWR is 16 hours, covering a total distance of 7,800 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
To avoid possible delays on the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Later flights are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Newark from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) is the only airport in Newark with direct flights from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT). Consider your options and discover cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from CPT to EWR right before your trip is typically more expensive. But if you're flexible with your travel dates and times, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a CPT to EWR flight and hotel package?
Opting for a CPT to EWR flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your travels all in one place. Choose from our extensive range of hotels and then add activities, car rentals and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
You can usually cancel or reschedule your CPT to EWR flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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