$697 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (JNB-EWR)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $697 for one-way flights and $783 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 25
JNB
Johannesburg
EWR
New York
$783 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$783
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $783 found 15 hours ago
Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 21
JNB
Johannesburg
EWR
New York
$795 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$795
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Sun, Jan 11 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $795 found 22 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Feb 2
JNB
Johannesburg
EWR
New York
$805 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$805
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $805 found 22 hours ago
Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Dec 23 - Mon, Jan 12
JNB
Johannesburg
EWR
New York
$838 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$838
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Tue, Dec 23 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $838 found 22 hours ago
Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Sep 21 - Sat, Oct 4
JNB
Johannesburg
EWR
New York
$842 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$842
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Sun, Sep 21 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Sat, Oct 4, priced at $842 found 23 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
JNB
Johannesburg
EWR
New York
$849 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$849
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $849 found 5 days ago
Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 21
JNB
Johannesburg
EWR
New York
$850 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$850
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Wed, Jan 7 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $850 found 22 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 24
JNB
Johannesburg
EWR
New York
$856 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$856
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Fri, Oct 24, priced at $856 found 6 days ago
United
Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
JNB
Johannesburg
EWR
New York
$866 Roundtrip, just found
$866
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 3 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $866 just found
Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 19
JNB
Johannesburg
EWR
New York
$877 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$877
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Mon, Jan 19, priced at $877 found 5 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to New York (EWR)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $734 - $1,330 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near New York

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to John F. Kennedy Intl. JFK. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 24 minutes. Flights from $890
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center24 min
Flights from $890
Select flight to LaGuardia LGA. Average driving time to city center is 14 minutes. Flights from $1,422
LGA
LaGuardia
Average driving time to city center14 min
Flights from $1,422
Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
Origin airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Destination airport
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta, EGYPTAIR, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$782
Distance
7992 mi
Average flight time
16 hours 30 mins

Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $697 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Johannesburg to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) cost?
You can score affordable return tickets from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) starting at $910. Snag a seat and start your adventure. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a United flight leaving JNB on July 24 2025 and touching down at EWR. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from JNB to EWR?
The cheapest flights from JNB to EWR are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
Take a nonstop flight with United Airlines and fly straight from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from JNB to EWR?
With fares starting at $1295 for a one-way flight from JNB to EWR, United is currently the cheapest airline for this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from JNB on August 8 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
On average, you'll only find 1 nonstop flight departing from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) each day. If this doesn't fit your travel plans, consider flights with a layover. Just customize your search results on Expedia to include one or two stops to discover the next best option.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
The 10 PM departures from JNB to EWR are the most sought after. Greater demand means you'll likely pay more for these departures. If you want to save money, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from JNB to EWR?
Friday has the most flights from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
The earliest flight taking off from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) is at around 10:00PM UTC+2. Hop on this flight and you'll reach Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) at approximately 7:15AM UTC-5. The total time in the air is 16h 15m.
How long does it take to fly from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
The average flight duration from JNB to EWR is 16 hours and 15 minutes, covering a total distance of 8,000 mi.
What is the best time to fly from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
To avoid possible delays on the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) route, fly before 3 PM. Flights after this time have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Newark from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)?
Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) is the only airport in Newark with direct flights from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB). Browse the options and find affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your trip to book your flight from JNB to EWR generally means paying more. While you may come across some last-minute deals, they're not always guaranteed. Keep your travel schedule open for a better chance of landing a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a JNB to EWR flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by securing a JNB to EWR flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage everything in one convenient place. After selecting your ideal flights and accommodations, consider adding extras such as activities, car rentals and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
Typically, you're able to cancel or reschedule your JNB to EWR flight. However, there may be additional fees, especially if you booked over 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's policies and fees on flight changes, or if you want further information, visit our Customer Service portal.

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