Direct flights from Cape Town to Newark

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Cape Town

South Africa

South Africa

CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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Newark

United States

United States

EWR

Newark Liberty Airport

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Distance
7,820 miles  ·  (12,585 km)
Flight time
15 hours and 45 minutes
Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 787-9

Cape Town to Newark Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Cape Town to Newark. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CPT to EWR, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Newark

What is the best time to visit Newark?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Newark is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Newark any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Cape Town to Newark

Airline-specific flight schedules from Cape Town to Newark

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Cape Town CPT to Newark EWR, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom Cape Town to Newark

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Cape Town to Newark Flights

Flights from CPT to EWR are operated 3 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 19:50 - 20:50. The earliest flight departs at 19:50, the last flight departs at 20:50. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Cape Town to Newark takes 15 hours and 45 minutes. The flight distance between Cape Town and Newark is 7,820 miles (or 12,585 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Newark?

There is 1 airport in Newark: Newark Liberty Airport (EWR).

How many flights per week are there from CPT to EWR?

There are 3 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Newark (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Newark?

15 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Newark.

How far is Newark from Cape Town?

The distance from Cape Town to Newark is 7,820 miles (12,585 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from CPT airport to EWR airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Cape Town to Newark.

What alliances have direct flights from Cape Town to Newark?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Cape Town to Newark.

What classes are available from Cape Town to Newark?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Cape Town to Newark?

Aircraft types that fly from Cape Town to Newark:

  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from Cape Town to Newark?

The earliest flight departs at 19:50 from Cape Town and arrives at 05:35 at Newark.

What is the latest flight available from Cape Town to Newark?

The latest flight departs at 20:50 from Cape Town and arrives at 06:50 at Newark.

Popular flights from Cape Town via Newark

Non-stop flights from CPT to EWR

7,820 miles (12,585 km)  ·  15h 45m

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