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$562+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EWR
Jun 25 — Jul 21
Thu 6/25
Thu 7/2
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 May 26, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/277:35 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/155:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24$902
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Thu 10/85:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/112:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/25$932
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/225:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/41:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/25$946
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/279:55 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop31h 10m
Delta
Sat 6/612:00 pm
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/25$965
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/146:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 55m
Air France
Sun 9/1311:55 pm
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 25m
Air France
Deal found 5/26$974
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/27:25 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop24h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 6/175:50 pm
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/22$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Tue 11/176:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/2412:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/23$976
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2410:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
Nonstop15h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 6/39:25 pm
EWR
-
JNB
Nonstop15h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23$977
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/166:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/2412:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/23$979
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 55m
Air France
Tue 6/165:00 pm
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Air France
Deal found 5/25$987
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1111:15 am
DUR
-
EWR
2 stops39h 20m
British Airways
Fri 1/89:35 pm
EWR
-
DUR
2 stops54h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 5/26$1,082
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/237:55 am
CPT
-
EWR
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/75:05 pm
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24$1,087

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 May 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$902
(Ovago)

One-way from

$562
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$941

Good round-trip deal

$1,079 or less

Good one-way deal

$885 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 May 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

7:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Newark

Thu 11/5

3:45 pm-10:25 am

2 stops35h 40m

$1,054
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

8:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

Newark

Sun 11/22

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,106

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/22

2:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Newark

Sat 11/7

5:05 pm-5:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,121

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/21

5:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Newark

Mon 8/17

3:11 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$1,167

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/24

7:50 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Newark

Mon 9/28

9:20 am-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,170

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/5

5:55 pm-9:12 am

2 stops45h 17m

Newark

Sun 7/12

7:29 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 51m

$1,242

DurbanNewark

DUR - EWR

DUREWR

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/24

12:05 pm-11:45 pm

3 stops41h 40m

Newark

Mon 9/28

2:30 pm-10:35 am

3 stops38h 05m

$1,383

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

6:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops56h 55m

Newark

Wed 9/23

11:55 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,416

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/25

8:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops55h 20m

Newark

Mon 9/28

11:55 pm-11:30 am

2 stops53h 35m

$1,420

DurbanNewark

DUR - EWR

DUREWR

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/24

11:15 am-7:25 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Newark

Mon 9/28

5:50 pm-10:40 am

2 stops58h 50m

$1,442

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Newark Airport (average of $359). Flying from South Africa to Newark Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $832). 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 May 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.

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 May 26, 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 13% of weekly flights between South Africa and Newark have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 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.

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 64 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 May 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
9,753 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,753 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,753 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,003 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,753 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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, United Airlines, and KLM can get you from South Africa to Newark Airport in just under 16h. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 45m. 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 $2,099, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $982. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Newark), you can expect to pay $902 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Newark Airport (average of $359). Flying from South Africa to Newark Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $832). 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 May 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$764Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$888Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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