EWR - JNB

R8 875 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Newark to Johannesburg (EWR-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Newark to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Newark to OR Tambo

Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 3:55EWR-JNB
24h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 19:45JNB-EWR
26h 55m2 stops
R16 969Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:15 - 3:55EWR-JNB
23h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 19:15JNB-EWR
27h 15m2 stops
R17 126Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 13:05EWR-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 19:45JNB-EWR
26h 55m2 stops
R17 160Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 - 13:05EWR-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 19:15JNB-EWR
27h 15m2 stops
R17 473Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 - 10:50EWR-JNB
27h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 22:30JNB-EWR
34h 20m1 stop
R17 733Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:25 - 10:50EWR-JNB
27h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 22:30JNB-EWR
34h 20m1 stop
R17 820Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
Egyptair Logo
13:00 - 7:10EWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 10:00JNB-EWR
42h 15m1 stop
R17 855Egyptair
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
Egyptair Logo
13:00 - 7:10EWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 10:00JNB-EWR
42h 15m1 stop
R17 890Egyptair
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
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20:25 - 14:20EWR-JNB
35h 55m3 stops
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16:50 - 19:10JNB-EWR
32h 20m3 stops
R19 297
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
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20:25 - 14:20EWR-JNB
35h 55m3 stops
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16:50 - 19:10JNB-EWR
32h 20m3 stops
R19 314
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from R16 969 (return)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
R16 969
Overall average: R26 279
Ethiopian Air
Tue 16/9Thu 2/10
EWR - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R23 118
Typical prices: R24 907-35832
United Airlines
Sun 2/11Mon 10/11
EWR - JNB • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Newark to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Newark to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is March, where tickets cost R23 865 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R32 479 and R32 271 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R29 103 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR8 875
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Newark to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R511 for a one-way ticket and R977 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

    Newark Liberty Airport and Johannesburg are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Newark Liberty Airport from Newark and will be arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Newark Liberty Airport and Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Newark to Johannesburg, United Airlines or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to Johannesburg are United Airlines and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R32 411 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R23 341 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Newark Liberty Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Newark Liberty Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Newark Liberty Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R12 719 or less one-way and R27 182 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Newark

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Newark to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Newark to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Newark to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8936 reviews
7,1Entertainment
7,7Boarding
8,1Crew
6,6Food
7,3Comfort
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I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025EWR - YYZ
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I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

The food should improve! And The flight should leave on time and not make the traveler wait.

We love united ! We would like to acknowledge Aimee in the lounge near gate 130

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

They changed my seats after I checked in and I was stressed from the time I saw that information until just before boarding, when the gate attendant fixed it, but it shouldn't have happened. And if it couldn't be prevented, then the people on the phone I spoke with should have done something to help, which they did not, nor did they offer me compensation, just meaningless apologies.

The flight was operated by Lufthansa. You can't expect much from them anymore. They have a talent in getting something wrong.

Terrible. Out flight was delayed for 21 (twenty one) hours. United is a joke.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

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