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$534+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — JNB
déc. 6 — déc. 131
sam. 12/6
sam. 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
jeu. 11/279:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
jeu. 12/182:30 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6$970
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
sam. 12/612:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
mer. 12/175:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$985
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 11/139:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
jeu. 11/2011:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6$994
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
ven. 11/219:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
jeu. 2/52:30 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6$1,014
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
mar. 11/119:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
mer. 11/2611:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6$1,017
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
mar. 11/119:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
lun. 11/1711:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/5$1,018
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
dim. 11/169:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
mer. 11/2611:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/5$1,020
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
sam. 12/612:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
dim. 2/15:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,041
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
mar. 11/2512:25 amEWR - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
mar. 12/27:10 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,047
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
jeu. 11/139:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
lun. 11/1711:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/5$1,053
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
mar. 12/212:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
mer. 12/175:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,063
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
mer. 12/3110:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
mar. 1/271:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4$1,069

Cheap flight deals from Newark to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Newark to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated novembre 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$933
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$534
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,297

Good round-trip deal

$1,387 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,188 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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Newark

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

mar. 1/20

12:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

ven. 4/17

4:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$1,103

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

mer. 1/21

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 4/21

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,186

NewarkDurban

EWR - DUR

EWRDUR

Newark

mer. 3/4

6:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

dim. 3/8

2:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$1,212

NewarkPolokwane

EWR - PTG

EWRPTG

Newark

lun. 2/16

12:25 am-5:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Polokwane

jeu. 2/26

11:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$1,294

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

mar. 1/6

11:45 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 1/28

10:20 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,351

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

mer. 1/7

11:45 pm-5:35 am

2 stops46h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 1/29

10:20 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,351

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

mar. 12/2

12:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 12/13

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,374

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

sam. 1/24

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 4/16

7:50 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop15h 45m

$1,392

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

mar. 1/20

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

ven. 4/17

8:00 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop23h 51m

$1,397

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

mar. 1/6

11:45 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 1/25

6:50 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,401

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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 $828). Flying from Newark Airport 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 EWR to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 novembre 6, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Newark Airport to South Africa by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated novembre 6, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Newark Airport to South Africa, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,003 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
889 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,499 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 21h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or SWISS 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 most popular routes from Newark Airport to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from Newark Airport to South Africa consider Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Newark - Cape Town Intl or Newark - Durban King Shaka Intl as they are the most popular.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,382 for a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is $933 while the most popular route, (Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at $965.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $828). Flying from Newark Airport 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 Newark to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 novembre 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$771Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,010Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,316Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,343Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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