New York (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
An economy award from New York (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from New York (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB): United Airlines. The two airports are 7,994 miles (12,865 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cape Town, Madrid and Paris and more.
How many miles EWR to JNB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 40,000 | $54 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 54,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $71.61–76.11 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 63,000 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 65,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 75,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 80,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from EWR to JNB
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book EWR to JNB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
EWR to JNB with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Cape Town (CPT)United Airlines, then Safair, South African Airways and 4 moreFA
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- Via Madrid (MAD)United Airlines and Iberia, then Air Europa
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)United Airlines, then KLM
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)United Airlines, then South African Airways and LATAM Airlines
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)United Airlines, then Emirates
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
EWR to JNB: common questions
How many miles does EWR to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (40,000), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (50,000) and Emirates Skywards (54,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to JNB?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from New York (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is New York from Johannesburg by plane?
New York (EWR) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 7,994 miles (12,865 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book EWR to JNB award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Cape Town (CPT), Madrid (MAD), Paris (CDG), London (LHR) and Zurich (ZRH). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air France through Paris.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.