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$607 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
$926
Overall average: $1,441
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/9Thu 4/23
EWR - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,515
Typical prices: $1,452-$1,804
Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines
Thu 4/2Mon 5/4
EWR - JNB • Non-stop
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Security lines at Newark can be long, so arrive early.
Use the Gautrain for safe transport from Johannesburg.
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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 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Newark to Johannesburg

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:45 pm
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
$926Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:45 pm
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
$930Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:45 pm
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
$933Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:45 pm
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
$937Ethiopian Air
Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 11
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12:25 am - 10:30 am
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
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6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
JNB
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EWR
34h 30m
1 stop
$949Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:45 pm
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
$952Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:45 pm
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
$957Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 20
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9:45 pm - 3:55 am
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
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10:50 pm - 7:45 pm
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
$958Ethiopian Air
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 10:30 am
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
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5:50 pm - 10:30 pm
JNB
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EWR
34h 40m
1 stop
$963Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
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10:50 pm - 7:45 pm
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26h 55m
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$968Ethiopian Air
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Newark to Johannesburg flights

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, 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.

For Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg back to Newark Liberty Airport, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being 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 February, where tickets cost $1,439 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,816 and $1,790 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$607
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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.
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FAQs for booking Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, 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 $607 for a one-way ticket and $926 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Newark Liberty Airport and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Newark Liberty Airport and on arrival in OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    When flying out of Newark Liberty Airport you will be using Newark. You will be landing at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are nonstop flights from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Newark to Johannesburg, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to Johannesburg are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,465 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,634 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Newark Liberty Airport 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 Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Newark Liberty Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Newark Liberty Airport and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 $965 or less one-way and $1,540 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Newark to Johannesburg

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 8293 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
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7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

8.0 ExcellentMary, Mar 2026
LGA - MKE
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Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

It was good. The leg room was not great in Row 1.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Same thing as flight from Pheonix to Newark. Uograded and Promised extra leg room and when I got to the seat it had none.

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Although our flight was delayed the overall boarding process was very smooth and the crew was accommodating.

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.

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

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.

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

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.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

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