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Find cheap flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg from R9 617

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 6/4. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Newark to Johannesburg.
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to OR Tambo

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Newark to OR Tambo 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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21:45 - 3:55EWR-JNB
24h 10m1 stop
23:00 - 19:45JNB-EWR
26h 45m1 stop
R17 681Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Apr 28 - Mon, May 13
21:45 - 3:55EWR-JNB
24h 10m2 stops
23:00 - 19:45JNB-EWR
26h 45m2 stops
R18 230Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Apr 26 - Fri, May 3
0:05 - 10:15EWR-JNB
28h 10m1 stop
17:55 - 22:20JNB-EWR
34h 25m1 stop
R19 328Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Apr 23 - Sun, May 5
0:05 - 10:30EWR-JNB
28h 25m1 stop
18:05 - 22:20JNB-EWR
34h 15m1 stop
R20 009Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Apr 15 - Sat, May 4
13:00 - 7:10EWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
21:45 - 10:00JNB-EWR
42h 15m1 stop
R21 978Egypt Air
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Mon, Apr 29 - Mon, May 6
13:00 - 7:10EWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
21:45 - 10:00JNB-EWR
42h 15m1 stop
R22 376Egypt Air
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Sat, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 22
13:00 - 7:10EWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
21:05 - 13:55JNB-EWR
22h 50m1 stop
R23 701
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Mon, Apr 15 - Thu, May 2
13:00 - 7:10EWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
19:20 - 13:55JNB-EWR
24h 35m1 stop
R23 739
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Mon, Apr 15 - Sat, May 4
21:10 - 17:45EWR-JNB
14h 35mdirect
20:00 - 6:15JNB-EWR
16h 15mdirect
R26 711United Airlines
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Sun, May 12 - Mon, May 20
14:55 - 11:25EWR-JNB
38h 30m2 stops
19:00 - 15:40JNB-EWR
26h 40m1 stop
R26 767United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 15 - Sat, May 4

Flights from Newark to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Newark Liberty Airport, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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 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 September, where tickets cost R21 240 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is R29 304 and R29 058 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Egypt Air (R10 658) and Ethiopian Air (R13 762). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Ethiopian Air (R17 681) and Turkish Airlines (R19 328).

Which airlines fly direct between Newark Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is R25 652.

How many flights are there between Newark Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Newark Airport and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 14h 35m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Newark Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg take?

Direct flights take on average 14h 35m to travel the 20 688 km between Newark Liberty Airport and Johannesburg.

What’s the earliest departure time from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Newark Airport at 21:10 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 17:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 21:10 and lands at 17:45.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

R9 617
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% 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 R508 for a one-way ticket and R934 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 440 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 R26 440 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Newark to Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R29 300 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Newark to OR Tambo, 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

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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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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Top airlines flying from Newark to OR Tambo

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 KAYAK reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11481 reviews
72comfort
67food
77boarding
74overall
71entertainment
81crew
Airline reviews

737 Max was leaking water into the cabin through the windows. Overhead bins opened on landing. Bad bad plane.

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737 Max was leaking water into the cabin through the windows. Overhead bins opened on landing. Bad bad plane.

Very bad , airplain had problem with engines , had to evacuate, had a delay on my trip for almost 4 hours , lost my rental car in london..

Other than the two hour delay, it was fine. Of course they were very professional and kept us informed throughout the whole delay..

Easy boarding in group 2. Landed 1/2 hr early. Delicious cookie snack.

Good. The wife was not working but then it got resolved.

Missed this flight due to delays from my previous flight

Easy peasy. Crew was great. Take-off and landing nice anc chill (good job by the pilot). Thank you UA!

Another late flight from United. We never got the exact reason why. When we got on the plane, the staff seemed to spend a very long time just milling around in the front of the plane. I also never figured out why the door to the cockpit was open for so long prior to leaving. All in all just a poor performance again from United. There is a reason we did not choose United for the international legs of this recent trip, overall dissatisfaction.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

Poor. 3 hours on the tarmac waiting for maintenance. We’re told numerous times it will be 10 minutes. Once going tv was blurry. Seat cramped. Not good at all. Missed an important meeting as a result.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Newark to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Sat
2 stops
50h 00mEWR-JNB
R9 617
6/4Sat
1 stopEgypt Air
36h 10mEWR-JNB
R10 658
9/5Thu
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
R13 762
10/8Sat
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
R14 955
20/6Thu
1 stopBrussels Airlines
30h 55mEWR-JNB
R16 621
20/6Thu
2 stopsLufthansa
32h 00mEWR-JNB
R16 696
16/5Thu
1 stopLufthansa
31h 00mEWR-JNB
R16 848
16/4Tue
1 stopBrussels Airlines
31h 00mEWR-JNB
R18 514
19/9Thu
directUnited Airlines
14h 55mEWR-JNB
R21 164
19/4Fri
directUnited Airlines
14h 35mEWR-JNB
R22 300

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Last minute flights from Newark to OR Tambo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Newark to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/4Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
18/4Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
21h 45mJNB-EWR
R19 138
2/4Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
2/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 45mJNB-EWR
R19 782
1/4Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 25mEWR-JNB
2/5Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
34h 15mJNB-EWR
R21 562
1/4Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 25mEWR-JNB
18/4Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
34h 15mJNB-EWR
R24 098
2/4Tue
multi-stop
24h 10mEWR-JNB
28/4Sun
multi-stop
21h 45mJNB-EWR
R24 931
1/4Mon
multi-stopEmirates
34h 20mEWR-JNB
2/5Thu
multi-stopEmirates
37h 55mJNB-EWR
R27 449
2/4Tue
multi-stop
24h 10mEWR-JNB
29/4Mon
multi-stop
22h 50mJNB-EWR
R27 771
1/4Mon
multi-stopEmirates
34h 20mEWR-JNB
28/4Sun
multi-stopEmirates
32h 10mJNB-EWR
R32 106
30/3Sat
directUnited Airlines
14h 35mEWR-JNB
2/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
16h 15mJNB-EWR
R35 229
30/3Sat
directUnited Airlines
14h 35mEWR-JNB
8/4Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 15mJNB-EWR
R35 400

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Newark Liberty Airport - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Newark Liberty Airport (EWR)United States

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Newark Liberty Airport

Cabin classes:

R124 220
R26 446