Question 1

How often are flights from Newark to Johannesburg delayed?

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About 30% of weekly flights between Newark and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Newark Airport to Johannesburg is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $897 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and United Airlines, starting at $1,038 and $1,439 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $581. Ethiopian Air flights start at $730 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $795 one-way.

Question 7

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

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Booking 57 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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,481). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,870). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Johannesburg

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The most flights from EWR to ZA1 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg?

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On average you can expect to pay $4,264 for a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg. The cheapest flight overall is $990 while the most popular route, (Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at $998.

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Newark Airport to Johannesburg?

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United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa are the most popular airlines when flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg.

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Newark to Johannesburg?

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

Question 17

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

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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.

Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,711

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$897	Average$1,228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,038	Average$1,362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,439	Average$1,768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,761	Average$2,193	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%

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

Booking 57 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?

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

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.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Johannesburg

The most flights from EWR to ZA1 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Newark to Johannesburg delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Newark and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

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

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

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

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 30% of flights being delayed.

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