International route
Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Newark
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). 7,994 miles, connecting flights only.
JNB to EWR at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,994 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 16h 25mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 6h behindNewark vs Johannesburg
Johannesburg to Newark
Round trips from $527
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Johannesburg to Newark
No nonstop service: 22 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DCA · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL · first checked bag from $40
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via SCL, LIM · first checked bag from $45
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- Washington (DCA)AA1 airline
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
- Boston (BOS)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
JohannesburgNewark has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between JNB and EWR. Every itinerary connects, most often through OSL, DCA or ATL, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $527; September 2026 is the most expensive at $669 and up, a difference of $142 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Newark is 6 hours behind Johannesburg. A morning departure lands in Newark with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search Johannesburg to NewarkJohannesburg to Newark: common questions
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Newark?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Johannesburg (JNB) to Newark (EWR) takes 16h 25m of flying plus a layover, usually 19h 25m or more door to door across 7,994 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to EWR?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Johannesburg (JNB) and Newark (EWR). The most common connections are through OSL, DCA and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Newark?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Johannesburg (JNB) to Newark (EWR), starting at $527 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Johannesburg to Newark flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Newark?
Newark is 6 hours behind Johannesburg. JNB is on Africa/Johannesburg time and EWR on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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