How long is the flight from South Africa to New Jersey?

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 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from Johannesburg to Newark Airport takes 15h 45m 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.

How many flights depart from South Africa to New Jersey on average per week?

4 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to New Jersey as of October 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to New Jersey?

United Airlines, British Airways and Emirates 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 84% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New Jersey. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to New Jersey on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to New Jersey?

Turkish Airlines and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to New Jersey

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to New Jersey?

Prices for flights from South Africa to New Jersey are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to New Jersey?

As of October 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to New Jersey.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to New Jersey?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to New Jersey.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Jersey?

The required travel and health documents for your New Jersey trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Jersey. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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19:35 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

25h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

18:30 - 10:25EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

R14 174British Airways

Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 16

21:40 - 8:29JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

41h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:45 - 19:10EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R14 322Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Dec 3

21:40 - 8:29JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

41h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:45 - 19:10EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R14 355Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Dec 3

15:40 - 13:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-EWR Newark

29h 10m2 stops Cape Town Intl London Heathrow

18:30 - 10:40EWR Newark-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

57h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 355Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

19:35 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

25h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

21:30 - 9:25EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

R14 486British Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, May 3

0:20 - 23:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

0:25 - 11:00EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R14 551Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10

23:00 - 19:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

27h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

21:15 - 3:55EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R15 207Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 2

23:00 - 19:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

27h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

0:10 - 13:30EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m3 stops Porto Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole

R15 354Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 29

19:40 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

27h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Kastrup Copenhagen

18:30 - 11:25EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 453Air France

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Dec 3

19:40 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

27h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Kastrup Copenhagen

18:30 - 11:25EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 453Air France

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Dec 4

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23:00 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

27h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

21:15 - 3:55EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R15 174Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8

23:00 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

27h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

0:10 - 13:30EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m3 stops Porto Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole

R15 371Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8

19:40 - 15:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

26h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

18:30 - 11:25EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 535Air France

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Mar 1

21:40 - 0:58JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

33h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

19:00 - 8:40EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

R15 649Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

23:59 - 23:16JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

29h 17m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18:30 - 11:25EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 715Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Mar 1

18:50 - 23:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

34h 40m1 stop Istanbul

0:25 - 22:25EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R15 928Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

19:40 - 15:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

26h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:05 - 11:25EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 026Air France

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10

22:00 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mdirect

20:50 - 18:35EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mdirect

R16 272United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

22:00 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mdirect

20:50 - 18:35EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mdirect

R16 288United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

20:50 - 12:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

21h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

19:00 - 18:35EWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 091Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

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Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to New Jersey

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 31

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

2 stops

EWR20:15Newark

Nov 3

EWR21:15Newark

23h 40m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 141

Ethiopian Air

Oct 26

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

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EWR20:15Newark

Nov 8

EWR21:15Newark

23h 40m

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JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 174

Ethiopian Air

Jan 21

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

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EWR19:15Newark

Feb 2

EWR21:15Newark

23h 40m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 207

Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to New Jersey

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 4

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 49m

2 stops

EWR8:29Newark

Dec 3

EWR11:45Newark

24h 25m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 322

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 5

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 49m

2 stops

EWR8:29Newark

Dec 3

EWR11:45Newark

24h 25m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 355

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 8

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 41m

1 stop

EWR21:01Newark

Nov 15

EWR15:21Newark

34h 19m

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JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Newark

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2 stops23h 40m

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EWR Newark

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Wed 4/11

23:00-19:15

2 stops27h 15m

Newark

Sun 29/11

0:10-13:30

3 stops30h 20m

R15 354

JohannesburgNewark

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EWR Newark

JNBEWR

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Wed 4/11

19:40-15:40

2 stops27h 00m

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18:30-11:25

2 stops33h 55m

R15 453

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EWR Newark

JNBEWR

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19:40-15:40

2 stops27h 00m

Newark

Fri 4/12

18:30-11:25

2 stops33h 55m

R15 453

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to New Jersey

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Jersey?

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 R17 995. 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 R20 618.

What is the cheapest South Africa to New Jersey flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to New Jersey?

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 565 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 617 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on South Africa to New Jersey flights?

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.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to New Jersey flights?

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to New Jersey flight.

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Best price found	R8 177
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun
Airports in New Jersey	305 airports

The best one-way flight to New Jersey from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R8 177. The best return flight deal from South Africa to New Jersey found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 174.

The fastest flight from South Africa to New Jersey takes 15h 30m

Direct flights go from South Africa to New Jersey on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 305 airports in New Jersey. From South Africa there are direct flights to Newark (EWR).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to New Jersey

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to New Jersey?
Prices for flights from South Africa to New Jersey are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to New Jersey?
As of October 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to New Jersey.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to New Jersey?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to New Jersey.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Jersey?
The required travel and health documents for your New Jersey trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Jersey. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from South Africa to New Jersey?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from South Africa to New Jersey is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (94,76% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-900 (2,99%), De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 (1,75%), and Boeing 737-800 (0,25%).

Best airlines flying from South Africa to New Jersey

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R5 786	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 697 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 886	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 044 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R12 380	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,0 12 187 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 100	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 267 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R13 443	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 592 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R13 576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 653 reviews	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 637	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 10 405 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R16 651	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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