South Africa

$639+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — JNB
May 24 — May 311
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Newark to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 9/812:25 am
EWR
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JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/146:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/20$925
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 11/1912:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/77:05 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,001
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 11/2012:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/287:10 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,005
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 9/712:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/216:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,014
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2512:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/267:10 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,042
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 11/1912:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/295:15 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,097
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 4/219:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/2710:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/20$1,108
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 5/149:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/1710:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/20$1,112
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 9/912:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/206:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,119
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/2510:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/19$1,129
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sat 9/512:25 am
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/104:35 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,188
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2412:25 am
EWR
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CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/295:15 pm
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,189

Find 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 April 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,082
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$639
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,438

Good round-trip deal

$1,659 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,001 or less
From Newark to South Africa
One-way flight from Newark to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 April 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkGeorge

EWR - GRJ

EWRGRJ

Newark

Sat 9/26

12:25 am-4:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

George

Sat 10/10

2:20 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,471

NewarkGeorge

EWR - GRJ

EWRGRJ

Newark

Sat 9/26

12:25 am-4:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

George

Sat 10/10

2:20 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,538

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 5/14

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/17

5:40 pm-7:45 pm

4 stops32h 05m

$1,540

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 5/14

9:45 pm-4:50 pm

4 stops61h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/22

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,607

NewarkDurban

EWR - DUR

EWRDUR

Newark

Sun 5/3

11:55 pm-7:50 pm

3 stops37h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/13

11:15 am-9:20 pm

3 stops64h 05m

$1,620

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 5/7

11:55 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

1:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,685

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 8/26

6:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/26

10:00 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop16h 20m

$1,767

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 8/17

7:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/7

7:00 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$1,777

NewarkDurban

EWR - DUR

EWRDUR

Newark

Wed 5/6

12:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/28

6:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,779

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 5/24

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

7:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,827

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

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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa (average of $643). Flying from Newark Airport to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $994). 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 April 24, 2026.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 April 24, 2026.

The most flights from EWR 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).

How often are flights from Newark to South Africa delayed?

About 37% of weekly flights between Newark and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

Saturday 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 37% of flights being delayed.

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 April 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Newark Airport to South Africa, such as Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark Airport to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Newark Airport to South Africa in 24h 10m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Emirates to get the fastest option. There are 7988 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 $511. Users have also found prices from $666 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 $1,516 for a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is $955 while the most popular route, (Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at $1,112.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa (average of $643). Flying from Newark Airport to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $994). 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 April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$817Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$892Average$3,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$897Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,337Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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