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$668+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — JNB
Apr 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2112:25 am
EWR
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JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/95:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$832
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/71:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/187:05 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$857
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1312:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/297:10 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24$859
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1612:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/27:05 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20$861
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2012:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/95:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$874
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/612:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/225:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23$875
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1212:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/297:10 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$877
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/412:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$882
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/612:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/276:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$893
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/311:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/307:05 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$896
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1212:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/37:10 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$898
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:55 pm
EWR
-
HLA
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 am
HLA
-
EWR
3 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$1,844

Find flight deals from Newark to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$832
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$668
(eDestinos)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,556
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 9/4

9:45 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/13

5:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$1,552

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 4/17

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

10:50 pm-7:15 pm

3 stops50h 25m

$1,584

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 9/4

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/13

7:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,715

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 8/18

7:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/3

7:00 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops34h 48m

$1,730

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 6/25

11:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

6:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,758

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 6/10

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

7:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,785

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 8/2

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/16

7:00 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,795
Quickest round-trip

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 5/28

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

10:00 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop15h 35m

$1,830

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - HLA

EWRHLA

Newark

Tue 4/21

11:55 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 5/19

7:00 am-9:20 pm

3 stops44h 20m

$1,844

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 5/8

9:45 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

10:00 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop16h 15m

$1,850

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg (average of $856). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EWR to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Newark Airport to Johannesburg?

How often are flights from Newark to Johannesburg delayed?

About 38% of weekly flights between Newark and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to Johannesburg flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 38% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Newark Airport to Johannesburg flights

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated March 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Newark Airport to Johannesburg. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,333 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,281 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,484 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
981 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg?

    Departing from Newark Airport to Johannesburg will take you 15h 05m. The distance between Newark Airport and Johannesburg is about 7988 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Newark Airport to Johannesburg is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $764 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, starting at $868 and $897 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Johannesburg one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $511. Ethiopian Air flights start at $666 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,128 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,425 for a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg. The cheapest flight overall is $783 while the most popular route, (Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at $1,089.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newark to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg (average of $856). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Newark to Johannesburg

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Newark to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$868Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$897Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,435Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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