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Flight deals from Johannesburg to New York Newark

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to New York Newark Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$1,348. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.C$905 per passenger.Departing Sun., Feb. 7.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun., Feb. 7, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$905, select.
New York.C$913 per passenger.Departing Fri., Oct. 16.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri., Oct. 16, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$913, select.
New York.C$958 per passenger.Departing Mon., Jun. 1.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon., Jun. 1, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$958, select.
New York.C$979 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jul. 15.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed., Jul. 15, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$979, select.
New York.C$982 per passenger.Departing Wed., Nov. 4.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed., Nov. 4, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$982, select.
New York.C$994 per passenger.Departing Mon., May 3.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon., May 3, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$994, select.
New York.C$995 per passenger.Departing Thu., Sep. 10.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu., Sep. 10, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$995, select.
New York.C$997 per passenger.Departing Thu., Dec. 3.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu., Dec. 3, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$997, select.
New York.C$1,024 per passenger.Departing Thu., Jan. 21.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu., Jan. 21, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,024, select.
New York.C$1,051 per passenger.Departing Sat., Apr. 17.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat., Apr. 17, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,051, select.
New York.C$1,054 per passenger.Departing Sun., Mar. 14.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun., Mar. 14, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,054, select.
New York.C$1,128 per passenger.Departing Tue., Aug. 4.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue., Aug. 4, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,128, select.
New York.C$1,265 per passenger.Departing Sun., May 31.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun., May 31, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,265, select.
New York.C$1,288 per passenger.Departing Thu., Oct. 15.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu., Oct. 15, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,288, select.
New York.C$1,290 per passenger.Departing Sun., Feb. 14.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun., Feb. 14, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,290, select.
New York.C$1,292 per passenger.Departing Fri., Dec. 25.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri., Dec. 25, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,292, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York Newark

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg to New York Newark flights are currently cheapest in February.
May
from C$1,265
Jun.
from C$958
Jul.
from C$979
Aug.
from C$1,128
Sep.
from C$995
Oct.
from C$913
Nov.
from C$982
Dec.
from C$997
Jan.
from C$1,024
Feb.
from C$905
Mar.
from C$1,054
Apr.
from C$1,051

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to New York Newark?

Johannesburg to New York Newark: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Johannesburg to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York Newark.

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
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from C$1,012
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
from C$905
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
Cheapest
from C$687
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
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Islip

77km from central New York
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
from C$1,104
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Johannesburg to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$905
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time16 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York Newark: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg to New York Newark is C$1,290. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
16 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to New York Newark.
United flies direct from Johannesburg to New York Newark.
As of May 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to New York Newark.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York Newark is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to New York Newark Airport on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 16 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York Newark but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) taking off from here.

  • Around 16 hours 4 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport.

  • New York is 6 hours behind Johannesburg. Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), with 10 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JNB to EWR is the 20:00 United option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 22:00 with United.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Johannesburg to EWR, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.

Airports in Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • You can find a direct flight from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) out of O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).

  • United is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport jetting out of JNB.

  • We make it easy to find a flight from Johannesburg to EWR that includes a stopover. To see all the options leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JNB and EWR include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

  • JNB is roughly 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.

  • Need a handy hotel close to O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York

  • Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • C$905 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,290. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.

  • 8 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to lock in flight tickets from Johannesburg to EWR.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.

  • Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from Johannesburg to EWR. You don't need to search every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport.

The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit New York, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.

  • Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for New York. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Johannesburg to EWR sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.

  • Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between -6ºC and 8ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport.

More about New York

  • Start your New York trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned New York itinerary.

Complete your New York trip with a car rental

  • Finding you a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Newark Liberty International Airport isn't our only party trick. Browse our car rentals in New York and travel at your own pace. We search for deals from trusted car rental providers and put them all in one place. Instantly compare offers and then book with no fees.

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