R8 611 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Airport – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 14:22
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 14:22.

The flight takes about 16h 22m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport takes 16h 22m, covering 20 688 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport range from R15 114 to R20 445, with an average of R17 025 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 114 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 0% below the route average of R17 025. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R15 071 return via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared with R18 250 for direct.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 699, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R455 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Dollar

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R16 119 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R18 753, a difference of R2 634.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Newark Airport.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 19m, compared to 23h 29m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 25h 57m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Newark Airport is 6 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.