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$544+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — JNB
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Tue 8/12
Tue 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$973
(oojo)

One-way from

$544
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,857

Good round-trip deal

$1,485 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
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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 August 7, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:30 amEWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/297:05 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7$973
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/259:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/2910:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/5$976
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:55 amEWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/1510:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/6$977
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/912:30 amEWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/105:55 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$978
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/219:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/282:30 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/7$979
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/1510:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/7$985
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/309:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/42:30 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/6$986
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/239:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/310:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/5$989
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/110:55 amEWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/1510:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/6$990
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/2910:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/7$991
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/142:30 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/6$998

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 7, 2025.
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

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Depart

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Price

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 9/16

12:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

7:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$973

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 9/25

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/29

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$976

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 9/3

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$977

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 9/9

12:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

5:55 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$978

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 9/21

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/28

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$979

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 8/28

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$985

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 10/30

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

2:30 pm-7:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$986

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 10/23

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/3

10:50 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$989

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 9/1

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$990

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 9/16

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

10:50 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$991

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The best insider tips for Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip
Airports
EWR

EWR offers live wait time updates for security lines. Arrive at least two hours early due to unpredictable wait times.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
JNB

At JNB, immigration moves fast with many officers on duty. Ensure two blank passport pages to avoid entry issues.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Newark to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $1,173). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,671). 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 August 7, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 August 7, 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).

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $913.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 27h 20m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 6h 38m.

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 August 7, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Egyptair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,934 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,934 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,934 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
816 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,934 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Egyptair
6.6
Okay
363 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,934 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $973 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Ethiopian Air, starting at $976. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $3,309 for a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $753 while the most popular route, (Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at $977.

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Newark Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,671). 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 5 airlines flying from Newark to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$771Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$856Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,313Average$1,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,374Average$1,726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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