R10 276 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 11:40
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 12:40.

The flight takes about 14h 50m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 50m, 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 Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R24 943 to R32 376, with an average of R28 592 over the past 12 months. Anything below R24 943 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of R28 592. 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 R19 766 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with R29 475 for direct.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 663–R1 663 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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 De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 variants.

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

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 564, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 32m.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R27 768 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R29 181, a difference of R1 413.

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 Newark Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 22m, compared to 21h 55m via Cape Town Intl (CPT) and 25h 44m via London Heathrow (LHR).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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
• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ethiopian Air: 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.