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Cheapest round-trip
$1,071
Typical prices: $1,464-$1,981
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/13Wed 9/30
EWR - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,669
Typical prices: $1,596-$2,011
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Fri 8/28Fri 9/4
EWR - JNB • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $1,149 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 41m (one-way)
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Newark to Johannesburg

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 30
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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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
$1,071Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 30
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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
$1,075Ethiopian Air
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 9
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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
$1,229Turkish Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 9
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8:25 pm - 9:10 am
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JNB
30h 45m
3 stops
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10:20 pm - 9:10 pm
JNB
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EWR
29h 50m
2 stops
$1,258Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10
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12:25 am - 10:30 am
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
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5:55 pm - 10:30 pm
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EWR
34h 35m
1 stop
$1,284Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:30 am - 1:25 pm
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JNB
24h 55m
2 stops
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2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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EWR
34h 30m
2 stops
$1,292Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30
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8:50 pm - 9:55 am
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JNB
30h 05m
1 stop
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10:00 pm - 7:25 am
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16h 25mnonstop
$1,679Lufthansa
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 19
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8:30 pm - 6:40 am
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JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
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10:00 pm - 7:45 am
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15h 45mnonstop
$1,679Lufthansa
Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 31
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9:25 pm - 6:30 pm
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JNB
15h 05mnonstop
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10:00 pm - 8:25 am
JNB
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EWR
16h 25mnonstop
$1,707United Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 26
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9:25 pm - 6:30 pm
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JNB
15h 05mnonstop
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10:00 pm - 7:35 am
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15h 35mnonstop
$1,707United Airlines
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Newark Airport usually cost between $1,435 and $2,023 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,071 on Ethiopian Air (Sep 13-Sep 30).

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, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg back to Newark Liberty Airport, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday 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 March, where tickets cost $1,440 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,831 and $1,795 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,770, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Newark to Johannesburg

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on EWR

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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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

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 season

February

Cheapest flight

$647
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $647 for a one-way ticket and $1,071 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Newark Liberty Airport and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • 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, United Airlines or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to Johannesburg are United Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,735 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,061 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 $1,264 or less one-way and $1,711 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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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Newark to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Newark to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4460 reviews
7.8Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
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Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

6.0 GoodDave, Jul 2026
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Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

To get to jet blue at JFK from any connecting flight you have to go through security again.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Very poor service. Not friendly and special food ordered but not served

It is much better than other airlines but not the best for the price

This is the first and last time I will be traveling Turkish airlines. The flight was delayed three times. Second time we sat on the aircraft for approximately an hour and a half. Initially told that the delay would only be 15 minutes then no explanation thereafter except that we were deboarding. We missed our connecting flights to Zimbabwe, and had to pay for a overnight hotel stay in addition to paying for a new tickets to our get to our final destination. They allowed us to order food from the airport food court but only from fast food and even that they limited the menu items we could select. I would some to contact me about the refund on the hotel and the connecting flight!

Business class seats were not comfortable. I have traveled with Turkish Airlines several times and it’s always late. My suitcase was lost. I was in another country and I had to find my way to go back to airport and get my suitcase since it arrived next day after my flight. Really disappointed.

Staff on the plane was incredible. Check-in was very complicated with no staff to help at the airport. I was charged for a second bag even though my ticket says 2 bags are free

Our flight gor canceled and there was no one to help us but told us to scan the qr code and fill the forms on-line. Very poor service especially we are tourists traveling to Washington DC for the 1st time.

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Updates kept changing. Sears were extremely cramped. Very little leg room. Flight attendant was rushing through with drinks and hit me in the knee either the cart and didn’t apologize. They gave a 15 dollar voucher in airport which doesn’t buy. Much and it was so late that choices were limited.

I bought this ticket for my daughter. She had to pay for her carry on bag to be checked. My understanding is that transatlantic flights included carry on and personal item The nickeling and diming fo legacy carriers has stooped to an all time low. So sad.

It's fine but Newark to Nashville was too long

The flight was delayed because they closed several flight ways because of air shows, fire works, etc.

I was exhausted from a long day. The flight was smooth. The first flight during my 3 week travel that took off on time.

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

The food needs to be improved, up to the standard of the people and the accommodation.

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

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

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 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.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

We sat in our seats on the tarmac for almost 3 hours due to storms. They would not give us water or a snack. We were to depart at 7.30 pm and it was about 10.30 when we took off. No dinner until much after that. Beef type noodle dish was terrible with about a teaspoon of beef in it. The breakfast sweet waffle with egg and sausage inside was horrible. An English muffin sandwich would have been much better. Food was the worst in all of our years of traveling the world.

The crew were excellent, smiling and kind. The seats were good for economy though my seat back got a bit sticky from getting out of the reclining position. The food was good for a Kosher meal, better than usual. Entertainment was okay, but there was no Wi-fi available the entire flight. Overall the flight was fine for an overnight flight. The flight attendant in my section was absolutely delightful.

Was never allowed on and not refunded the full amount of the ticket plus charged a $300 processing fee.

The staff was bit rude when I asked for an extra drink after one beer, asked for one wine glass.

I was deceived on the Kayak site expecting a ticket, but instead finding a "standby" reservation. When I tried to change the ticket, I paid almost twice the price of the original ticket. Then, the airline refused to give me the reserved seat I had chosen and paid for. I think I deserve a refund for this leg of my trip because I was doubly charged and did not receive what I had paid for. I put in a complaint with Lufthansa because the ticket was sold originally sold as a flight they listed. Someone here needs to take responsibility.

Excellent service; they helped me reschedule so I can fly in an earlier flight

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

Staff are really not attentive. Seem rather disinterested in attending to the customers in general.

The flight was smooth and on time. Check-in and boarding was very efficient. The flight was very comfortable and there was good entertainment and food on offer.

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