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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 503

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — JNB
Mar 1 — Mar 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or February, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 30 January 2026.

Sun 12/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R13 563
Fri 17/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R13 815
Thu 16/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R13 846
Sun 29/321:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/522:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R14 208
Sun 29/321:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/522:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R14 397
Tue 5/521:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/522:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R14 617
Tue 20/1021:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/1122:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops27h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R14 869
Fri 24/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 7/522:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R14 995
Tue 21/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/522:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R15 010
Tue 5/521:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 13/522:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R15 105
Tue 22/921:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 7/1022:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R15 168
Thu 29/1022:15
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops39h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/1122:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops27h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R15 231

Find 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 30 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 563

One-way from

R9 503

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R23 349

Good round-trip deal

R22 640 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 273 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/4-20/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • Newark to Johannesburg
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Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • Newark to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R46 832 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 971 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Newark to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Newark

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 18/2

20:50-18:35

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

22:00-7:20

Nonstop16h 20m

R21 099

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 8/5

21:45-18:30

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

22:00-8:15

Nonstop16h 15m

R21 115

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 20/3

6:00-13:05

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

22:50-19:45

2 stops26h 55m

R21 257

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 25/2

23:45-16:35

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

22:20-21:10

2 stops29h 50m

R21 320

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 9/3

23:55-10:25

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

18:50-21:20

2 stops32h 30m

R21 320

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 1/3

23:45-10:25

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

22:20-21:20

2 stops29h 00m

R21 351

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 23/2

20:50-18:35

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-8:20

Nonstop16h 20m

R21 886

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 22/3

21:50-18:35

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

22:00-8:15

Nonstop16h 15m

R21 902

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 18/5

6:10-3:55

3 stops39h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

22:50-19:45

2 stops26h 55m

R21 933

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 14/2

19:30-9:30

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-7:20

Nonstop16h 20m

R21 981

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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 23 January 2026.

Booking 38 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 468). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 077). 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 30 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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 30 January 2026.
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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 218 reviews
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Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 218 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 218 reviews
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Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
955 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 218 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 14h 45m. Fly via United Airlines, Ethiopian Air, 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 R15 728, 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 35% 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 018, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R18 700. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R15 341 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to OR Tambo.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 468). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 077). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Newark to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 728AverageR21 144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR22 579AverageR28 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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