Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport is 15 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Cape Town.
Flights from CPT to EWR start from 19:50 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 20:50 with United Airlines. Overall, there are four weekly Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CPT to EWR flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into New York (and then seeing more of United States!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 88.46% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines has the best on-time record for CPT to EWR flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CPT and EWR include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
R 10,006 is currently the best price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 14,101. These prices can change based on availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CPT to EWR.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from CPT arrive on schedule 81.65% of the time.
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
If you're landing on a late Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near EWR:
Travel at your own speed with a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and venture far and wide through New York and beyond.
Booking your ride from Newark Liberty International Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Newark Liberty International Airport to central New York has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
April is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to New York in February.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to EWR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without a visit to Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.