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Cheap Flights from Newark to South Africa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Johannesburg
14h 45mNonstop
from $981per person
Cape Town
14h 25mNonstop
from $1,124per person
Durban
18h 40m2 stops
from $1,377per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Newark Airport to South Africa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Newark Airport to South Africa cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Newark Airport to South Africa are running about 8% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,644 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Newark Airport to South Africa right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Newark Airport to South Africa on KAYAK in the last week:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $981
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,124
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) from $1,377

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to South Africa?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,476. Prices are highest in July, when average flight costs increase to around $1,895.

When is the best time to book flights from Newark Airport to South Africa?

Book your flights 19 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 12% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in South Africa is the cheapest to fly to from Newark Airport?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into South Africa are:

• Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,686
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,720
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) from $1,869

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to South Africa?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to South Africa, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 7% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Newark Airport to South Africa?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to South Africa during the morning with average prices of $1,307. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,759.

Key details for Newark Airport to South Africa flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$618
Beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Your Newark Airport to South Africa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa?

    Yes. Fares from Newark Airport to South Africa are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,480 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Newark Airport to South Africa have ranged from $1,480 to $1,954.

  • What are the main airports serving South Africa?

    South Africa has 3 airports. The three busiest are Cape Town Intl (CPT) (53% of arrivals), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) (45%) and Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) (2%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Newark Airport to South Africa?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from Newark Airport to South Africa: United Airlines.

  • Where in South Africa can I fly nonstop from Newark Airport?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from Newark Airport to two destinations: Cape Town and Johannesburg.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Newark Airport to South Africa?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Newark Airport to South Africa average $1,754 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Istanbul (IST) from $1,174
    • London Heathrow (LHR) from $1,451
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from $1,460

  • How long is a flight from Newark Airport to South Africa?

    Nonstop flights take 14h 41m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 14h 25m, from Newark (EWR) to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • How often are flights from Newark Airport to South Africa delayed and what's the average delay?

    31% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 39m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to South Africa?

    On flights from Newark Airport to South Africa you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in South Africa?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in South Africa include:

    • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    • Camps Bay Beach
    • Sea Point Pavilion
    • Sandton Convention Centre

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Newark Airport to South Africa?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Newark Airport to South Africa departs at 8:35 pm and the latest departs at 9:50 pm. Nonstop flights take about 14h 41m.

Your guide to booking Newark Airport to South Africa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 19 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 12% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid July when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 7% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Newark Airport. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in East London, which is the most popular destination in South Africa. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Newark Airport to South Africa nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Istanbul (IST) is usually the cheapest.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Newark to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Newark to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8633 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Flight was delayed and not a lot of communication on why until we got on the plane.

6.0 GoodJennifer, Oct 2026
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Flight was delayed and not a lot of communication on why until we got on the plane.

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

The first class flight attendant was awful to everyone. Very rude; no customer service. She should not be working in first class.

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

Flight was late from Newark to Atlanta, I asked flight attendant to please let my family of 3 out first when we landed to Atlanta because we were late for our connecting flight to Quito. She didn't and we were late for 5 minutes we couldn't board the plane and spend hours trying to get another flight with customer service for the next day.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

The woman in seat 1A was allowed to bring a dachshund dog onboard. It smelled terrible and the odor wafted throughout the first class cabin. This was clearly not a service dog and should be prohibited. I paid for the highest class of service, and this was a disservice. Why is Delta allowing this? I may reconsider my future flight choices.

Flights were terribly delayed. I was at At,anta Airport for over 4 hours waiting for my connection.

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

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

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.

Please stop those idiotic and unrelenting announcements, commercials and stupid credit card drivel. All together about 15 minutes of stupidness that annoys each passenger.

My flight got cancelled. Couldn’t get my luggage. It arrived at my destination ahead of me. I didn’t get my preordered meal. Had to spend the night in the airport.

food /beverage service was limited to one time which was unexpected for a flight that long. food wasn't very good.

United did nit provide any updated on flight crew not bein available until boarding time started. It was bad. Itws alate night flight and there no proactive communication and iha d an important meeting that i missed due to thus

They did not have free WIFI and I was not okay with that!

I initially boarded in a very comfortable and large plane and was told there was a mechanical issue with a waste receptacle. We sat on the plan for a good few hours, then were told we can deplane and that we would take off shortly. Delays continued and four hours later my flight was cancelled, and I had to quickly rebook another. The flight I rebooked was also delayed, and I when we boarded, I wound up on a small plane in a middle seat for the 6-hour journey and it was extremely uncomfortable. No issues with the staff in any way, just the overall experience of the delays, cancellations, and downgrade in comfort on such a long flight. It is significantly impactful on how you feel post travel and I was exhausted and sore from the experience.

Flight delayed and then cancelled (due to mechanical issues + weather). Poor communication. No one there to help with rebooking and accommodations for the night we had to stay in Newark. Our luggage was taken off the original flight and apparently left on the tarmac in the rain. Items were soaking rain. The following day, the flight was also delayed due to mechanical issues. The second year in a row that I had to sleep in an airport flying from Tokyo to Newark due to mechanical issues compounded by bad weather. Partly bad luck and partly just poor service.

Polaris seat is plush and conducive to sleep. Cabin crew was experienced, highly attentive and helpful when any need arose, such as finding a lost phone in the seat mechanism. Food was a disappointment, especially the Japanese items coming out of Newark all seemed a bit overcooked, though the empanada snacks served midway were a hit.

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

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

The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

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

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

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

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

They left a little late, contributing to our missed flight.

United did a good job of communicating before the flight, but a simple notice about the expected time for the completion of repairs to the broken navigation services (which closed the airport for the day) would’ve helped to clarify our expectations. With so many cancelled flights on the 21st of September, a little certainty about our own departure would’ve helped. Because of the disruption, the plane was quite empty, and at 6‘5“ I was able to steal a little extra legroom from the empty adjacent seat. However, I am still waiting for the day when I can sit in a standard economy seat and simply straighten my legs. Cabin crew were amazing. Great attitude, and moments of fun with passengers.

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.

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

Flight was delayed over one hour and I had to pay to select my seat, even though my booking supposedly had free selection (I paid extra for this at time of booking)

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