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

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

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

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

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

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
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R18 826 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with R27 734 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 600–R1 600 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.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 8% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 5% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R25 414 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R27 511, a difference of R2 097. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 37 minutes.

Night 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 Evening flights for 0%.

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

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 11:47
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 12:47.

The flight takes about 14h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of R26 964. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 57m, 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.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 790, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 31m 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.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R109 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Return flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R23 449 to R31 008, with an average of R26 964 over the past 12 months. Anything below R23 449 counts as a good deal.