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

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ethiopian Airlines
Mon, 29 Sep. - Sun, 5 Oct.
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,696 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,696
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, 29 Sep. from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 5 Oct., priced at AU$1,696 found 2 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar. - Thu, 2 Apr.
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,710 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,710
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar. from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 2 Apr., priced at AU$1,710 found 6 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar. - Thu, 2 Apr.
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,746 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,746
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar. from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 2 Apr., priced at AU$1,746 found 6 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar. - Thu, 2 Apr.
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,791 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,791
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar. from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 2 Apr., priced at AU$1,791 found 6 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, 1 Oct. - Sun, 12 Oct.
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,796 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,796
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 1 Oct. from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 12 Oct., priced at AU$1,796 found 3 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 13 Oct. - Fri, 24 Oct.
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,834 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,834
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct. from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 24 Oct., priced at AU$1,834 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Fri, 12 Sep. - Mon, 22 Sep.
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,935 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,935
Return
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, 12 Sep. from New York to Cape Town, returning Mon, 22 Sep., priced at AU$1,935 found 3 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Tue, 14 Oct. - Fri, 24 Oct.
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,977 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,977
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, 14 Oct. from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 24 Oct., priced at AU$1,977 found 1 day ago
United
Fri, 12 Sep. - Mon, 22 Sep.
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,046 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,046
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, 12 Sep. from New York to Cape Town, returning Mon, 22 Sep., priced at AU$2,046 found 3 days ago
Delta
Mon, 13 Oct. - Fri, 24 Oct.
EWR
New York
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,100 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,100
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct. from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 24 Oct., priced at AU$2,100 found 1 day ago

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

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$1,414 - AU$2,758 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
AU$1,696
Distance
12519 km

Your quick guide to flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cape Town

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from EWR to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
If you're planning on travelling between Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), round-trip journeys start from AU$1,696. This figure is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't hang about. Book now and save yourself money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
This varies between air carriers, as each has its own set of terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to CPT that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for EWR to CPT flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Newark Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
The distance is around 12 600 kilometres. Neck pillow? Check. A change of clothes? Double check. We recommend you pack all the essentials for this long-haul Newark to Cape Town flight.
Which airlines fly direct from Newark Airport to CPT?
Check out the airfares with United Airlines (UA) if you want to travel straight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to CPT. This top carrier offers 13 flights every month, so you're sure to find one that fits your travel plans.
Are EWR to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from EWR to CPT last minute could be your ticket to a fantastic deal. However, it could end up costing a good deal more! If you'd rather not take any chances, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the best bargains as far ahead as 12 months in advance. If your preferred carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back frequently as deals are updated on Expedia all the time.

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