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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 758

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — JNB
Jul 5 — Jul 121
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or February, booked 76 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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 634

One-way from

R9 758

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R29 114

Good round-trip deal

R32 494 or less

Good one-way deal

R21 155 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 22/10-30/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 05m total
  • Newark to Johannesburg
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Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 25/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • Newark to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R54 466 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 481 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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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 June 2025.

Wed 22/1021:50EWR - JNB
1 stop29h 30mSWISS
Thu 30/1020:25JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 35mSWISS
Deal found 28/6R15 634
Sun 5/1021:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/1014:30JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R17 130
Mon 15/90:30EWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/1017:50JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R18 964

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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 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Newark

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 22/10

21:50-9:20

1 stop29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

20:25-15:00

2 stops24h 35m

R15 634

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 5/10

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 130

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 15/9

0:30-10:35

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

17:50-22:35

1 stop34h 45m

R18 964

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 25/8

13:00-7:10

1 stop36h 10m

R9 758

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 23/9

11:15-10:35

2 stops41h 20m

R9 794

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 28/9

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

R12 750

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 28/9

20:50-17:45

Nonstop14h 55m

R13 088

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 22/8

18:10-9:20

1 stop33h 10m

R14 459

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/6

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 76 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

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).

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 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines 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.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 654 reviews
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Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 654 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 654 reviews
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Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 852 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 654 reviews
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Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 884 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 654 reviews
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Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Ethiopian Air
7,3
Good
788 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Egyptair
6,6
Okay
356 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Related info for your journey

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

    SWISS, at R15 634, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that SWISS is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Egyptair (R9 758), Ethiopian Air (R12 750), and United Airlines (R13 088).

  • 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 R29 141, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R15 990. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R17 130 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR17 720AverageR23 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR24 271AverageR32 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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