South Africa

$627+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to South Africa

EWR — JNB
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Newark to South Africa

Thu 11/269:15 pm -
2 stops23h 40m
Thu 12/311:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/5$1,062
Fri 11/2011:25 pm -
3 stops31h 05m
Thu 12/311:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/5$1,065
Sun 11/1512:10 am -
3 stops30h 20m
Mon 11/2311:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/8$1,071
Thu 12/39:15 pm -
2 stops23h 40m
Thu 12/1711:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/7$1,092
Fri 11/1311:25 pm -
3 stops31h 05m
Thu 12/311:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/5$1,095
Sun 11/299:15 pm -
2 stops23h 40m
Thu 12/1011:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/5$1,106
Wed 11/2511:25 pm -
3 stops31h 45m
Mon 12/73:10 pm -
3 stops37h 20m
Deal found 11/9$1,114
Tue 12/19:15 pm -
1 stop23h 40m
Mon 2/111:00 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 11/5$1,115
Sun 11/2912:10 am -
3 stops29h 50m
Mon 12/71:50 pm -
3 stops38h 40m
Deal found 11/9$1,259
Wed 11/2511:25 pm -
3 stops31h 45m
Sun 12/61:50 pm -
3 stops40h 05m
Deal found 11/7$1,285
Wed 11/2511:25 pm -
3 stops31h 45m
Sun 12/133:10 pm -
3 stops38h 45m
Deal found 11/8$1,288
Fri 11/2711:25 pm -
3 stops31h 45m
Sun 12/63:10 pm -
3 stops38h 45m
Deal found 11/7$1,311

Find flight deals from Newark to South Africa

Round-trip from

$1,058
(IEagle)

One-way from

$627
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,305

Good round-trip deal

$1,740 or less

Good one-way deal

$995 or less
From Newark to South Africa
One-way flight from Newark to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Newark to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Newark to South Africa.

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 12/4

11:00 pm-7:10 am

2 stops49h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$797

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 1/13

5:38 am-7:25 am

2 stops42h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$823

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 12/28

6:43 am-7:25 am

2 stops41h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$823

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 1/13

12:25 am-10:25 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$839

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 12/3

12:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$986

NewarkDurban

EWR Newark - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EWRDUR

Newark

Tue 1/5

9:15 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$998

NewarkDurban

EWR Newark - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EWRDUR

Newark

Fri 12/11

11:00 pm-1:25 pm

3 stops55h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$999

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 1/9

12:25 am-11:00 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,048

NewarkCape Town

EWR Newark - CPT Cape Town Intl

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 1/8

12:25 am-1:00 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,086

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 11/20

11:25 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$1,134

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa (average of $1,530). Flying from Newark Airport to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,853). 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 EWR to ZA?

When flying from Newark Airport to South Africa, 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 Newark to South Africa delayed?

About 31% of weekly flights between Newark and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to South Africa flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 31% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Newark Airport to South Africa, such as Turkish Airlines,United Airlines, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deborah,Nov 2026

JFK - IST

I got locked out of my earthlink account while using the Turkish Airlines wifi. I am still working on getting it back.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deborah,Nov 2026

JFK - IST

I got locked out of my earthlink account while using the Turkish Airlines wifi. I am still working on getting it back.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deborah,Nov 2026

JFK - IST

I got locked out of my earthlink account while using the Turkish Airlines wifi. I am still working on getting it back.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deborah,Nov 2026

JFK - IST

I got locked out of my earthlink account while using the Turkish Airlines wifi. I am still working on getting it back.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deborah,Nov 2026

JFK - IST

I got locked out of my earthlink account while using the Turkish Airlines wifi. I am still working on getting it back.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Newark Airport to South Africa in 14h 25m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 7820 mi between Newark Airport and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Egyptair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $581. Users have also found prices from $730 and $795 on Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $4,209 for a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is $972 while the most popular route, (Newark - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at $1,114.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa (average of $1,530). Flying from Newark Airport to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,853). 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 4 airlines flying from Newark to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$807Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$817Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,387Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$1,761Average$2,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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