EWR - JNB

R9 623 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Newark to OR Tambo departing on 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R13 763
Overall average: R22 955
Ethiopian Air
søn. 29/3tor. 16/4
EWR - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R21 436
Typical prices: R22 939-R27 311
United Airlines
søn. 15/2lør. 7/3
EWR - JNB • Direct
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from R13 763 (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 30% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 8% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Newark to OR Tambo

søn., mar. 29 - tor., apr. 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 3:55
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
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22:50 - 19:45
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
R13 763Ethiopian Air
søn., apr. 12 - man., apr. 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 3:55
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
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22:50 - 19:45
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
R13 779Ethiopian Air
søn., apr. 12 - man., apr. 20
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21:45 - 3:55
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
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22:50 - 19:45
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
R13 891Ethiopian Air
søn., apr. 19 - tor., apr. 30
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21:45 - 3:55
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 19:45
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
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R14 051Ethiopian Air
søn., mar. 29 - man., apr. 13
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21:45 - 3:55
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 19:45
JNB
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26h 55m
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R14 435Ethiopian Air
søn., mar. 29 - lør., maj 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 3:55
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 19:45
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
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R14 627Ethiopian Air
søn., apr. 5 - tor., apr. 16
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21:45 - 3:55
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
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22:50 - 19:45
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26h 55m
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R14 994Ethiopian Air
tor., apr. 16 - søn., apr. 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 3:55
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 - 19:45
JNB
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EWR
20h 15m
2 stops
R15 250Ethiopian Air
fre., apr. 10 - man., apr. 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 0:05
EWR
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JNB
20h 20m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 19:45
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
R15 362Ethiopian Air
søn., apr. 12 - søn., apr. 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 3:55
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 - 19:45
JNB
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20h 15m
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R15 442Ethiopian Air
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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 Wednesdays 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 R22 955 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R29 173 and R28 614 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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R23 002 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 30% 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 flightR9 623
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% 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.
Estimated return price
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 R9 623 for a one-way ticket and R13 763 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?

    You can catch a direct flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • 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 R29 170 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 R21 482 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 R20 597 or less one-way and R23 002 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

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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

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 9212 reviews
7,1Entertainment
7,7Boarding
7,3Comfort
8,1Crew
6,6Food
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Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

10,0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Jan 2026
EWR - ORD
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Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Food was poorly timed and not good.. Hand held snacks, really. I kept asking for water and never got any. Service was rushed for a 7-hour flight.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

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.

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