Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 959

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — JNB
Nov 15 — Nov 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in January or March, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 410

One-way from

R8 959

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R26 356

Good round-trip deal

R24 880 or less

Good one-way deal

R19 546 or less
15/11-21/11
  • 15/11-21/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Newark to Johannesburg
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 27/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • Newark to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R65 115 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 617 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Newark to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 October 2025.

Sat 15/1119:35EWR - JNB
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1114:30JNB - EWR
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10R16 410
Tue 11/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/10R16 912
Wed 12/1112:00EWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgyptair
Mon 24/1121:45JNB - EWR
1 stop42h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 14/10R17 224
Thu 6/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/10R17 294
Mon 10/1112:00EWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgyptair
Mon 17/1121:45JNB - EWR
1 stop42h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 14/10R17 311
Sun 16/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R17 432
Sun 16/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R17 467
Thu 13/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/10R17 484
Mon 10/1112:00EWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgyptair
Mon 24/1121:45JNB - EWR
1 stop42h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 14/10R17 502
Thu 13/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R17 623
Thu 13/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R17 692

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Fly from

Newark

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 27/2

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

14:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

R19 096

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 27/2

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:05-23:30

1 stop34h 25m

R21 591

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 4/12

23:45-10:25

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

18:50-21:10

2 stops33h 20m

R24 277

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 11/11

13:15-19:00

1 stop22h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

21:55-21:00

1 stop30h 05m

R24 277

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 8/11

15:51-19:00

1 stop20h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

19:40-14:55

1 stop26h 15m

R24 832

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 3/1

7:30-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

19:20-14:55

1 stop26h 35m

R24 832

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 28/2

20:50-18:35

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

22:00-7:20

Nonstop16h 20m

R24 901

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 12/4

21:05-17:45

Nonstop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

21:20-7:35

Nonstop16h 15m

R24 901

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 13/11

20:50-18:35

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

22:00-7:20

Nonstop16h 20m

R24 901

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 4/2

20:50-18:35

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

15:05-5:50

1 stop21h 45m

R25 074

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Newark to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R14 348). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R25 334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EWR to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 16 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 20h 05m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance between Newark Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 12855 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at R17 243, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    While on average a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R23 855, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R19 546. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R16 791 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newark to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to OR Tambo?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R14 348). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R25 334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Newark to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR17 243AverageR23 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR23 620AverageR32 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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