$800 Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $800 for one-way flights and $1,068 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 11
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,068 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,068
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $1,068 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 17
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,068 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,068
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 26 from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $1,068 found 11 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 12
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,069 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,069
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, Dec 12, priced at $1,069 found 5 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 17
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,078 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$1,078
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $1,078 found 12 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Wed, Mar 11
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,088 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,088
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 22 from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $1,088 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 17
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,088 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,088
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 30 from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $1,088 found 11 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 17
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,090 Roundtrip, just found
$1,090
Roundtrip
just found
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $1,090 just found
American Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 17
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,291 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$1,291
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $1,291 found 12 hours ago
United
Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 19
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,337 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$1,337
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $1,337 found 13 hours ago
Delta
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 17
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
$1,360 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$1,360
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $1,360 found 12 hours ago

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

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $924 - $1,720 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Cape Town

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

Select flight to Cape Town Intl. CPT. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 16 minutes. Flights from $1,620
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center16 min
Flights from $1,620
Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)
Origin airport
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$1,067
Distance
7824 mi
Average flight time
13 hours 45 mins

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town Flights

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

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 Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town: 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 Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town

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 Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $800 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 Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town 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 Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town 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 Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) cost?
Grab a cheap one-way flight from $800 or cheap return flight from $1,068 from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
February is the cheapest month to fly from EWR to CPT. Avoiding peak travel times is often the key to finding a great deal.
Which airlines fly direct from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
You can travel nonstop from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) on a United Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Use the filters on Expedia to compare different airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll fly you from EWR to CPT. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to snag a good deal.
How many flights per day from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
On average, you can pick from 3 direct flights every week from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT). To increase your travel options, consider a flight with a layover. Simply enter your details on Expedia and then filter your search to include one or more stops.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
More people fly between EWR and CPT at 8 PM than at any other time of day. Rather go when it's quieter? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and you could save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from EWR to CPT?
If you jet off on a Friday, you'll get the biggest range of options for flights from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT).
What is the earliest flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
The first flight of the day taking off from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) is at around 8:40PM UTC-5. Board this plane and you'll reach Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) at approximately 6:00PM UTC+2. The entire trip takes 14h 20m.
How long does it take to fly from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
It usually takes 14 hours and 20 minutes to travel the 7,800 mi from EWR to CPT.
What is the best time to fly from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
To avoid possible delays on the Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) route, aim to travel before 3 PM. Flights after this time have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**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 Cape Town from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
Compare your flight options from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT). This is the only airport in Cape Town you can land at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) last-minute?
Booking your flight from EWR to CPT right before your journey is generally more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your itinerary, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book an EWR to CPT flight and hotel package?
You can save money by booking an EWR to CPT flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage it all in one place. After selecting your preferred flights and accommodations, consider adding extras including tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Generally, it's possible to reschedule or cancel your EWR to CPT flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional charges may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and whether any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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