South Africa

$481+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — JNB
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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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 December 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/311:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10$1,069
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 1/275:25 amJNB - JFK
1 stop32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,149
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:27 amPHL - JNB
2 stops27h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/267:45 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops26h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,186
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 1/251:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,250
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Mon 12/299:15 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 1/2610:00 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:50 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/147:35 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,341
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Wed 12/318:35 pmEWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/318:00 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,347
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 1/161:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,352
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Wed 12/311:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 1/161:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,354
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/318:05 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 3/316:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,389
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Wed 12/317:29 pmLGA - CPT
1 stop37h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/318:00 pmCPT - LGA
1 stop33h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,414
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Thu 12/258:50 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1910:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,437

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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$926
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$481
(Gurufare)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,592

Good round-trip deal

$1,387 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,188 or less
From New Jersey to South Africa
One-way flight from New Jersey to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Jersey to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Jersey to South Africa.

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 3/18

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$973

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 4/29

10:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,003

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 1/26

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,003

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 3/20

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

11:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$1,013

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 3/29

10:15 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,049

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 2/5

12:16 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

9:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,072

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 2/5

3:01 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

8:50 pm-9:48 am

1 stop19h 58m

$1,072

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

2:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop27h 12m

$1,072

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 1/24

10:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

8:50 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,077

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

7:45 pm-2:20 am

2 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

1:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 15m

$1,084

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to South Africa?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to South Africa (average of $856). Flying from New Jersey to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,390). 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 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Jersey to South Africa in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 18h 09m. 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?

    $511 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from $666 and $1,117, 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to South Africa?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to South Africa (average of $856). Flying from New Jersey to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,390). 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 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$835Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,010Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,322Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,343Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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