Cape Town to Newark (CPT–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA2222
UA United
789
7:50 PM
SAST
5:20 AM+1
EDT
15h 30m
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UA1122
UA United
789
8:32 PM
EDT TC
5:03 PM+1
SAST
14h 31m
46%
M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
JNB Johannesburg 18h 45m 4Z5ZBA → UA Johannesburg (JNB) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 19h 21m DL → ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
GRU São Paulo 19h 43m LASA → UA São Paulo (GRU) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 21h 4m UA → AVAZEJA Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
LHR London 22h 14m AYBAIB → ACAYBA London (LHR) to Newark flights
ZRH Zurich 24h 13m WK → LXOSUA Zurich (ZRH) to Newark flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 25h 40m LHNHSA → LHLXOS Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Newark flights
AMS Amsterdam 33h 50m KLSK → ACOSUA Amsterdam (AMS) to Newark flights
IST Istanbul 35h 31m 6ESATG → TGTK Istanbul (IST) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cape Town to Newark
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,825 mi 15h 30m nonstop -6h behind

CPT–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,825 miles in approximately 15h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CPT Routes EWR Routes CPT Live Flights EWR Live Flights EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Cape Town flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPT–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 4 789 15h30 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPT to EWR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
JNB ~18h 45m ATL ~19h 21m GRU ~19h 43m IAD ~21h 4m LHR ~22h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
861
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CPT → EWR
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
EWR → CPT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Newark is 6 hours behind Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 12:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
7,825 mi / 12,593 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 15h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CPT–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Newark route.
Route details
Distance7,825 mi / 12,593 km
Flight time15h 30m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPT
Full nameCape Town International Airport
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 15h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 7,825 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CPT to EWR: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include O.R. Tambo, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EWR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Newark is 6 hours behind Cape Town.
Yes, return flights from EWR to CPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPT to EWR

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CPT to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to EWR is about 15 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,825 miles (12,593 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.