Cheap flights from South Africa to New Jersey from R8 949

The cheapest month to fly to New Jersey from South Africa is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around R14 459, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit New Jersey in September, then you should wait until February to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 681.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to New Jersey from South Africa is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as R18 767. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R23 312.

Fly from Cape Town Intl to Newark for the best South Africa - New Jersey flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Jersey from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Jersey for around R15 243 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Jersey from South Africa for as low as R14 408 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to New Jersey flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to New Jersey flight.

Kenya Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to New Jersey

United Airlines, British Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Jersey from South Africa 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 New Jersey. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to New Jersey on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

3 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to New Jersey as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Sat, with 67% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in New Jersey you fly into. For example, flying from Cape Town to Newark Airport takes 15h 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from Johannesburg to Newark Airport takes 15h 35m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.