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Cheapest return flight
£677
Typical prices: £693-£938
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 4/11Sat 17/11
JNB - EWR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£722
Typical prices: £723-£1,029
United Airlines
Thu 8/11Wed 21/11
JNB - EWR • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 16h 19m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 12% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £691 (return)
Shortest trip • 22h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Newark (JNB-EWR)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to Newark

Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:20 - 20:29JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
30h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
19:00 - 08:40EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow
£677Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 23:24JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
32h 44m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
19:00 - 19:10EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£678Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 23:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
35h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 11:00EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m1 stop Istanbul
£679Turkish Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 23:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
34h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 22:25EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 00m1 stop Istanbul
£680Turkish Airlines
Sun, 31 Jan - Mon, 22 Mar
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 17:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
27h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
08:00 - 19:10EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£682Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:20 - 23:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
29h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:25 - 22:25EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 00m1 stop Istanbul
£684Turkish Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:20 - 22:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
29h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 11:00EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m1 stop Istanbul
£685Turkish Airlines
Mon, 8 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:10 - 19:09JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
29h 59m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:00 - 19:10EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£686Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 8 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 13:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
25h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 10:25EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
£687British Airways
Mon, 18 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 13:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
25h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 10:25EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
£690British Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport typically range from £693 to £938. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £677 on Virgin Atlantic.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport at £684 return.
•July (£915) and May (£881) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 33% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 8% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Newark

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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 out at 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 travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

£502
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 32% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Newark

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Newark based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 14:19
    • Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 14:19.

    The flight takes about 16h 19m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport takes 16h 19m, covering 7,988 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flight?

    Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport range from £693 to £938, with an average of £781 over the past 12 months. Anything below £693 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 0% below the route average of £781. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £691 return via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared with £837 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    United Airlines is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £677 to £5,378. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £555, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Newark Airport (EWR)?

    Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £21 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport pass through?

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

    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 62% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £739 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £860, a difference of £121.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Newark Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 19m, compared to 23h 29m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 25h 57m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Newark Airport?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights?

    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
    • SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average £739, about £121 less than Saturday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 8% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport trip for February. Fares historically average £684 return in that month – typically £231 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £691 return on this route – about £146 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Newark Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
    • Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
    • Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Newark Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Newark

Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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