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

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One-way from £1045.04

You are limited to only 1 airline company United Airlines when departing Newark Liberty International to Cape Town International South Africa. The journey time flying from Newark Liberty International to Cape Town International South Africa is around 15 Hours 36 Minutes. With the distance covered being 12,592 Km (7,824 Miles). The airport code for Newark Liberty International is EWR and for Cape Town International it is CPT.

The cost of the air travel varies depending on what day you travel and the time of day. Cape Town International South Africa flights may be normally booked months in advance and this may be the best option if you intend to get the best prices from Newark Liberty International. We recommend booking your flights to Cape Town International South Africa in advance as prices normally increase the nearer the departure date.

Please note that the time difference at Cape Town International is 2.0 GMT. So remember to change your watch before arriving at Cape Town International.

The table below shows the amount of daily flights in operation from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cape Town International (CPT).

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

The most direct flights offered from Newark Liberty International to Cape Town International South Africa are by United Airlines with around 6 flights a week. These operate from 18:00 with the latest flight being at 20:40. The most popular flight no is UA1122.

When travelling with United Airlines it would be worth visiting their website united.com for further information on bookings and special offers.

Below you can see the times of all flights. These flight times do vary so we recommend you look on the appropriate airline website for accurate information for the dates you are departing.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
18:00
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA1122
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Wednesday
20:40
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA1122
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Thursday
18:00
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA1122
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Friday
20:40
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA1122
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Saturday
18:00
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA1122
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Sunday
20:40
AirlineFlightNo
United AirlinesUA1122
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Before departing customs Newark Liberty International make sure that you do not exceed baggage allowances as excess charges may be considerable.

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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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