International route
Cheap flights from Newark to Johannesburg
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). 7,994 miles, connecting flights only.
EWR to JNB 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
- 14h 50mif 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
- Tuesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 6h aheadJohannesburg vs Newark
Newark to Johannesburg
Round trips from $534
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 26.
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 Newark to Johannesburg
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?
Newark 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 EWR and JNB. 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 $534; September 2026 is the most expensive at $758 and up, a difference of $224 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% 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.
- Johannesburg is 6 hours ahead of Newark. Expect to lose 6 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Newark to JohannesburgNewark to Johannesburg: common questions
How long is the flight from Newark to Johannesburg?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes 14h 50m of flying plus a layover, usually 17h 50m or more door to door across 7,994 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to JNB?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Newark (EWR) and Johannesburg (JNB). The most common connections are through OSL, DCA and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark to Johannesburg?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB), starting at $534 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Newark to Johannesburg 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 Newark and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6 hours ahead of Newark. EWR is on America/New York time and JNB on Africa/Johannesburg time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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