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Find cheap flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Johannesburg from $540

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 Johannesburg departing on 5/11. 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, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Newark to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Johannesburg (EWR-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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12:25 am - 10:20 amEWR-JNB
27h 55m1 stop
6:05 pm - 10:40 pmJNB-EWR
34h 35m1 stop
$913Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 7
12:25 am - 9:55 amEWR-JNB
27h 30m1 stop
6:05 pm - 10:40 pmJNB-EWR
34h 35m1 stop
$952Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Oct 21
9:45 pm - 3:55 amEWR-JNB
24h 10m2 stops
4:00 am - 7:15 pmJNB-EWR
46h 15m3 stops
$959Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 5
9:45 pm - 3:55 amEWR-JNB
24h 10m2 stops
11:00 pm - 8:15 pmJNB-EWR
27h 15m2 stops
$962Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
1:00 pm - 7:10 amEWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
9:45 pm - 10:00 amJNB-EWR
42h 15m1 stop
$1,203Egypt Air
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
1:00 pm - 7:10 amEWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
9:45 pm - 10:00 amJNB-EWR
42h 15m1 stop
$1,219Egypt Air
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Sat, Sep 7 - Mon, Oct 21
1:00 pm - 7:10 amEWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
1:35 pm - 12:08 pmJNB-EWR
28h 33m2 stops
$1,254
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
1:00 pm - 7:10 amEWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
1:35 pm - 12:08 pmJNB-EWR
28h 33m2 stops
$1,255
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 25
9:50 pm - 9:10 amEWR-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
8:25 pm - 9:25 pmJNB-EWR
31h 00m1 stop
$1,256SWISS
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
9:50 pm - 9:10 amEWR-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
8:25 pm - 9:25 pmJNB-EWR
31h 00m1 stop
$1,259SWISS
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31

Flights from Newark to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Newark Airport to Johannesburg flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg cost $1,117 and was between Newark Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,411.

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

The average price of all flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Newark to Johannesburg, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg, 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 is September, where tickets cost $1,122 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,548 and $1,535 respectively.

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

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, 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, 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 to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Johannesburg from Newark were found on Egypt Air ($540) and Ethiopian Air ($698), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Turkish Airlines ($913) and Ethiopian Air ($959).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Newark Airport and Johannesburg?

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.
There is just one airline that flies from Newark Airport to Johannesburg direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $1,281.

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

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Newark Airport and lands in Johannesburg, with an average flight time of 15h 00m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm 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?

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 to Johannesburg take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 14h 35m.

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Cheapest flight

$540
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Newark to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg was $540 for a one-way ticket and $913 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Newark and Johannesburg?

    A passport is required to fly from Newark to Johannesburg.

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

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from Newark. You’ll be landing in one of Johannesburg’s 2 airports: Johannesburg Lanseria or Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newark to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Newark and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Johannesburg from Newark?

    Addis Ababa is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Newark to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newark 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 to Johannesburg.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Newark 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Newark to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Newark to Johannesburg, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Newark to Johannesburg

Monday

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg to Newark

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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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.
5/11Sat
1 stopEgypt Air
36h 10mEWR-JNB
$540
10/21Mon
1 stopEgypt Air
36h 10mEWR-JNB
$618
9/24Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
$698
8/30Fri
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
$703
8/21Wed
3 stops
39h 55mEWR-JNB
$742
8/24Sat
2 stops
26h 10mEWR-JNB
$783
8/20Tue
1 stopLufthansa
30h 55mEWR-JNB
$887
8/20Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
27h 50mEWR-JNB
$906
8/24Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
27h 55mEWR-JNB
$940
9/1Sun
1 stopLufthansa
28h 00mEWR-JNB
$1,056

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Last minute flights from Newark to Johannesburg

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.
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
5/15Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 10mJNB-EWR
$1,016
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
6/6Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 10mJNB-EWR
$1,018
5/7Tue
multi-stop
20h 55mEWR-JNB
6/6Thu
multi-stop
34h 15mJNB-EWR
$1,622
5/9Thu
multi-stop
32h 20mEWR-JNB
5/12Sun
multi-stop
35h 57mJNB-EWR
$1,694
5/8Wed
multi-stopSWISS
29h 20mEWR-JNB
5/14Tue
multi-stopSWISS
30h 35mJNB-EWR
$1,798
5/7Tue
multi-stopSWISS
29h 20mEWR-JNB
5/15Wed
multi-stopSWISS
30h 35mJNB-EWR
$1,805
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
31h 35mEWR-JNB
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
38h 34mJNB-EWR
$1,873
5/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
38h 55mEWR-JNB
5/14Tue
multi-stopEmirates
37h 55mJNB-EWR
$1,899
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
31h 35mEWR-JNB
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
24h 35mJNB-EWR
$2,026
5/9Thu
multi-stopEmirates
28h 20mEWR-JNB
5/12Sun
multi-stopEmirates
29h 00mJNB-EWR
$2,066

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Newark - Johannesburg Flights

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Newark Liberty Airport (EWR)United States

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