Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 27h 10m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 032.

How often are flights from Newark to Johannesburg delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Newark and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 05m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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 27h 30m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

United Airlines, at R23 935, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.. Users have found that United Airlines is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from EWR to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 R22 216, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R11 991. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R17 410 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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Average price	R28 506
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Booking 61 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R24 674). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R31 155). 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?

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R18 959 and R36 236 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 644 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 13–Nov 6).

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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 27h 30m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
United Airlines, at R23 935, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.. Users have found that United Airlines is 14% 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 R22 216, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R11 991. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R17 410 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R24 674). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R31 155). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Booking 61 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?

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

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R18 959 and R36 236 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 644 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 13–Nov 6).

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from EWR to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Newark to Johannesburg delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Newark and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 032.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 27h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 05m.

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Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R18 959 and R36 236 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 644 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 13–Nov 6).