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$704 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,147
Typical prices: $1,979-$1,441
Ethiopian Air
Thu 10/29Thu 11/5
EWR - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,670
Typical prices: $2,503-$1,684
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines
Tue 8/11Thu 8/20
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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, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 pm - 8:10 pm
EWR
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JNB
39h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:10 pm
JNB
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EWR
27h 20m
2 stops
$1,147Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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10:15 pm - 8:10 pm
EWR
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JNB
39h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:10 pm
JNB
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EWR
27h 20m
2 stops
$1,158Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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10:15 pm - 8:10 pm
EWR
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JNB
39h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:10 pm
JNB
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EWR
27h 20m
2 stops
$1,189Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20
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9:45 pm - 3:55 am
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
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2:30 pm - 8:55 am
JNB
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EWR
24h 25m
1 stop
$1,205Ethiopian Air
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 29
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9:45 pm - 12:05 am
EWR
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JNB
20h 20m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:10 pm
JNB
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EWR
27h 20m
2 stops
$1,214Ethiopian Air
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Jan 28
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9:15 pm - 8:10 pm
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JNB
39h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:15 pm
JNB
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EWR
27h 25m
2 stops
$1,226Ethiopian Air
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Jan 28
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9:15 pm - 8:10 pm
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JNB
39h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:15 pm
JNB
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EWR
27h 25m
2 stops
$1,229Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:55 am
JNB
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EWR
24h 25m
2 stops
$1,232Ethiopian Air
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Jan 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:15 pm - 8:10 pm
EWR
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JNB
39h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:15 pm
JNB
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EWR
27h 25m
2 stops
$1,235Ethiopian Air
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
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2:30 pm - 8:55 am
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EWR
24h 25m
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$1,239Ethiopian 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.

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 October.

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, Monday 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 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 March, where tickets cost $1,440 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,918 and $1,835 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 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.

Jessica Macdonald

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 seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$704
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% 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 $704 for a one-way ticket and $1,147 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 $1,734 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 $1,333 or less one-way and $1,766 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Monday

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Reviews of the top 5 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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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8395 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
JFK - ATL
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On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

My flight yesterday evening was delayed 3.5 hours with no water or food service. Poor experience

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

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

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

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.

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

Everything was the best it could be. Crew found me with pre- ordered food. Excellent experience!

Improve the food offerings and cabin seating. My wife would prefer to fly another airline, even with a connection for a more comfortable trip. A 737-8 should not be scheduled for a 6 hour segment, which turned into 7.5 hours due to the origin ground delay.

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Cree was organized and pleasant. Plane had good seating but as it’s a shuttle toilets hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned (eg. bins too full)

All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

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

Everything was great, the infotainment system was glitching but this was not a big deal.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

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

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

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

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

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”

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

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

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

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

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