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$499+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to South Africa

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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — JNB
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to South Africa

Cheapest flights from New Jersey to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 27, 2026.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/1010:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$976
This Ethiopian Air 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 6/1110:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$999
This Ethiopian Air 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2710:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 6/1410:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$1,009
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/299:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/810:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$1,022
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2710:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/1210:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$1,031
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2710:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 6/910:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/24$1,034
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2510:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1012:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,043
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/231:20 am
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/2412:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,044
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/261:20 am
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/712:40 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/25$1,045
This Ethiopian Air 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/299:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 6/1110:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$1,049
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/79:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 6/112:30 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops35h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/26$1,059
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1910:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/28:55 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/25$1,062

Find flight deals from New Jersey to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated May 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,043
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$499
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,455

Good round-trip deal

$1,760 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,064 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to South Africa 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

7:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/5

12:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,322

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

7:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/12

12:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops56h 35m

$1,322

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

4:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/24

11:15 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops30h 01m

$1,345

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

7:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/24

11:15 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops30h 01m

$1,377

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

12:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/28

6:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,384

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/28

10:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

1:30 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,410

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/13

10:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

7:10 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,410

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

5:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

11:15 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$1,456

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

6:50 am-1:15 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/21

2:45 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,458

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

5:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

11:15 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$1,459

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to South Africa

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NJ to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Jersey to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to South Africa. 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 27, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to ZA0 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).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to South Africa. 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 New Jersey to South Africa?

    Departing from New Jersey to South Africa will take you 22h 55m. New Jersey and South Africa are separated by a distance of 7846 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to South Africa one-way?

    $581 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $696 and $795, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 6 airlines flying from New Jersey to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to South Africa. 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$817Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$917Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$1,138Average$2,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,337Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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