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$541+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Newark (EWR)

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EWR
Apr 25 — Mai 21
Sa 4/25
Sa 5/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Newark

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Newark
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Newark. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on März 26, 2026.

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.
Do 11/197:10 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fr 11/2712:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$840
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 8/45:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
So 9/612:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23$858
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 6/115:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
So 6/1412:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$882
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 11/1211:15 am
DUR
-
EWR
2 stops33h 35m
British Airways
Mo 11/166:30 pm
EWR
-
DUR
2 stops33h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 3/22$889
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 10/225:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mi 11/41:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$900
This Ethiopian Air 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 5/410:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Di 5/129:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22$901
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 9/85:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Di 9/1512:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$906
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 11/27:05 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop35h 25m
Turkish Airlines
So 11/2912:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$907
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 10/17:25 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Di 11/106:35 pm
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$923
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 9/307:25 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop24h 30m
British Airways
Mo 11/99:35 pm
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 3/24$932
This Turkish Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 9/286:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mi 11/1112:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24$936
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Di 10/2011:15 am
DUR
-
EWR
2 stops38h 10m
British Airways
Di 11/36:35 pm
EWR
-
DUR
2 stops33h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 3/26$953

Find flight deals from South Africa to Newark

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Newark flight deals. Data was last updated März 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$858
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$541
(Travelwings)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$888

Good round-trip deal

$1,042 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,299 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Newark 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 März 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Newark Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DurbanNewark

DUR - EWR

DUREWR

Durban King Shaka Intl

Di 5/5

11:15 am-1:55 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Newark

Di 5/12

9:25 pm-10:40 am

2 stops31h 15m

$995

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 5/27

7:25 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Newark

So 6/14

9:25 pm-9:25 am

1 stop30h 00m

$996

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 5/6

8:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Newark

Mi 5/13

7:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 20m

$1,096

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mo 5/18

7:50 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

Mo 5/25

9:25 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,126

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 4/20

7:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Newark

So 5/31

11:55 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,139

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 6/4

7:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Newark

Mo 7/27

11:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,140

PietermaritzburgNewark

PZB - EWR

PZBEWR

Pietermaritzburg

Do 6/4

2:05 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Newark

Mo 6/8

9:25 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,169
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 4/21

10:25 am-9:59 am

2 stops29h 34m

Newark

Di 4/28

9:45 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,205

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mo 6/15

7:50 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop15h 15m

Newark

Fr 8/14

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop35h 50m

$1,218

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 7/22

10:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Newark

Mo 7/27

11:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,235

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Deals found on 3/22

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Newark

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Newark Airport

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Newark Airport (average of $631). Flying from South Africa to Newark Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $888). 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 ZA to EWR?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Newark. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated März 26, 2026.

When flying from South Africa to Newark Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from South Africa to Newark delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between South Africa and Newark have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Wednesday 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 South Africa to Newark flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Newark

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Newark. 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 Newark. Reviews last updated März 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Ethiopian Air from South Africa to Newark Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,489 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,489 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,489 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
981 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,489 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Newark. 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 South Africa to Newark Airport?

    British Airways, Lufthansa, and United Airlines can get you from South Africa to Newark Airport in just under 15h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 20m. The distance from South Africa to Newark Airport is about 7820 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Newark Airport?

    When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Newark Airport consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Newark, Cape Town Intl - Newark or Durban King Shaka Intl - Newark as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Newark Airport?

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Newark Airport is generally $1,966, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $861. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Newark), you can expect to pay $969 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Newark?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Newark 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 South Africa to Newark Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Newark Airport (average of $631). Flying from South Africa to Newark Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $888). 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 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Newark

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Newark. 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 März 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$764Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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