Direct flights from New York to Cape Town

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New York

United States

United States

EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

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Cape Town

South Africa

South Africa

CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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Distance
7,820 miles  ·  (12,585 km)
Flight time
14 hours and 25 minutes
Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing 787-9

New York to Cape Town Flight Schedule

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

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Airlines flying from New York to Cape Town

Airline-specific flight schedules from New York to Cape Town

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from New York EWR to Cape Town CPT, 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 New York to Cape Town

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

Flights from EWR to CPT are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 20:15 - 20:55. The earliest flight departs at 20:15, the last flight departs at 20:55. 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, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from New York to Cape Town takes 14 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance between New York and Cape Town is 7,820 miles (or 12,585 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Cape Town?

There is 1 airport in Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

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

There are 2 flights per week flying from New York to Cape Town (as of March 2024).

How long does it take to fly from New York to Cape Town?

14 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Cape Town.

How far is Cape Town from New York?

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

What airlines fly nonstop from EWR airport to CPT airport?

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

What alliances have direct flights from New York to Cape Town?

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

What classes are available from New York to Cape Town?

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

What aircraft types fly from New York to Cape Town?

Aircraft types that fly from New York to Cape Town:

  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from New York to Cape Town?

The earliest flight departs at 20:15 from New York and arrives at 17:10 at Cape Town.

What is the latest flight available from New York to Cape Town?

The latest flight departs at 20:55 from New York and arrives at 17:20 at Cape Town.

Non-stop flights from EWR to CPT

7,820 miles (12,585 km)  ·  14h 25m

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