Newark Airport (EWR) Flights to Cape Town International Airport Airport (CPT)

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Returns from £1425.63

One-way from £1045.04

Flights from Newark Liberty International to Cape Town International are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, United Airlines, who offer a direct flight. When travelling from Newark Liberty International you will cover about 7,824 miles before you reach Cape Town International. This journey will take 15 Hours 36 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

The time zone at Cape Town International is different from Newark Liberty International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

Please see below the airlines that fly from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cape Town International (CPT) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
United Airlines101111118:0020:40VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with United Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers UA1122 with times between 18:00 and 20:40.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for United Airlines at united.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
18:00
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1122
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Wednesday
20:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1122
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Thursday
18:00
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1122
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Friday
20:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1122
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Saturday
18:00
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1122
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Sunday
20:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1122
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Flight Price FAQ - Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Newark EWR to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Newark EWR to Cape Town CPT is £1045.04 ($1307 €1257.66)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Newark EWR to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest direct return flight from Newark EWR to Cape Town CPT is £1425.63 ($1783 €1715.69)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Newark EWR to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest flight one way from Newark EWR to Cape Town CPT is £536.51 ($671 €645.67)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Newark EWR to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest return flight from Newark EWR to Cape Town CPT is £812.36 ($1016 €977.65)
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Flight Info FAQ - Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT)

Who flies from Newark to Cape Town?
The following airlines fly from Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT): United Airlines.
How far is the flight from Newark to Cape Town?
The flight from Newark to Cape Town is 12,592KM or 7,824 miles.
How long does the flight from Newark to Cape Town to take?
The flight from Newark to Cape Town takes 15 Hours 36 Minutes.

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