Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York from R10 213

The cheapest month to fly to Newark Airport from Johannesburg is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R14 385, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Newark Airport during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 045.

The cheapest day to depart from Johannesburg to Newark Airport is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R17 140. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Johannesburg to Newark Airport for around R21 202.

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Newark for the best Johannesburg - Newark flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Newark Airport from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Newark Airport for around R17 362 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Newark Airport from Johannesburg for as low as R15 432 on momondo.

Turkish Airlines and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Newark

United Airlines, British Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Newark Airport from Johannesburg according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 76% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Newark Airport. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Newark Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 14% of flights between Johannesburg and Newark have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 108 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 14% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

The number of flights available between Johannesburg and Newark Airport is 1 per day as of August 2026. The most frequent departure time is 22:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

The number of flights available between Johannesburg and Newark Airport is 7 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.