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Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Johannesburg flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ethiopian Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Newark Airport and Johannesburg.

Flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg usually depart from Newark (EWR) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,176 round-trip via Istanbul (IST), compared to $1,733 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) - 8% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 5% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Newark Airport to Johannesburg route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,588 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,719, a difference of $131. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Newark Airport to Johannesburg route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 34 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to Johannesburg flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to Johannesburg:

• Earliest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 11:45 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 12:45 pm.

The flight takes about 14h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $1,685. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg takes 14h 55m, covering 7,981 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Johannesburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $933, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Newark Airport to Johannesburg flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 22m, compared with 21h 55m via Cape Town Intl (CPT) and 25h 31m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Johannesburg is 6 hours ahead of Newark Airport (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) — daily rates from around $7:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) — daily rates from around $4:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg range from $1,465 to $1,938, with an average of $1,685 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,465 counts as a good deal.