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$644+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EWR
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
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 July 12, 2026.

This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sun 11/112:20 am
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop30h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/812:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/9$901
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Sun 11/112:20 am
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop30h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/1112:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12$914
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Wed 10/146:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/2012:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12$919
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2310:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 7/309:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/9$930
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Wed 7/1510:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 7/239:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/9$935
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/96:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 55m
Air France
Thu 10/297:30 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops34h 40m
Air France
Deal found 7/9$940
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 10/286:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/1312:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7$944
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1610:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 7/269:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops40h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/8$945
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Fri 11/66:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/1912:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7$950
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 09m
Air France
Wed 8/2611:55 pm
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 25m
Air France
Deal found 7/9$951
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/29:55 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop22h 18m
Delta
Mon 10/1210:30 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/12$952
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Tue 12/296:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 1/1412:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/10$954

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 July 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$901
(flightsite.co.za)

One-way from

$644
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,028

Good round-trip deal

$1,045 or less

Good one-way deal

$859 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 12, 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

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/20

10:00 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop16h 25m

Newark

Mon 1/4

8:50 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

$969

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/9

3:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops38h 54m

Newark

Thu 10/29

9:50 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,039

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/8

10:00 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop15h 45m

Newark

Thu 10/15

10:30 am-8:30 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$1,042

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/24

3:05 pm-5:20 am

1 stop20h 15m

Newark

Sun 9/27

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,046

DurbanNewark

DUR - EWR

DUREWR

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 11/2

3:45 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Newark

Sat 11/7

1:25 am-1:45 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,091

PietermaritzburgNewark

PZB - EWR

PZBEWR

Pietermaritzburg

Mon 11/2

2:05 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Newark

Sun 11/8

9:35 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$1,096

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/26

8:00 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Newark

Sun 8/2

9:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop35h 30m

$1,104

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

8:00 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops24h 18m

Newark

Mon 11/2

1:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$1,104

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

11:15 pm-7:58 pm

2 stops26h 43m

Newark

Thu 9/24

1:26 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$1,105

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/7

8:00 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop24h 02m

Newark

Fri 8/14

7:13 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops38h 07m

$1,105

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Newark

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Newark from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Newark Airport (average of $353). 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 July 12, 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.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Newark Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Newark. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 12, 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to EWR 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 South Africa to Newark delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between South Africa and Newark have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 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 14% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Newark Airport is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 July 12, 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
9,980 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,980 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,980 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,010 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,980 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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?

    United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and British Airways can get you from South Africa to Newark Airport in just under 16h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 20m. The distance from South Africa to Newark Airport is about 7988 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 $2,510, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $657. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Newark), you can expect to pay $941 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Newark Airport (average of $353). 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 July 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$764Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$888Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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