Economy Saver Awards Nonstop to South Africa in 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa is the ideal gateway to start your African safari adventure, offering seamless access to world-famous game reserves and breathtaking wildlife experiences. Get ready to plan your ultimate safari adventure as January through May of 2026 has wide open availability for nonstop flights from Newark to Johannesburg for 45,000 miles on United Airlines! Flights can be booked directly on United’s website. If you have a United co-branded card, other major airports are showing the same saver fare of 45,000 miles connecting into EWR, even from airports on the West Coast!! Make sure to search your home airport to JNB on these dates for the best deal!

The cost per passenger from EWR nonstop to JNB is 45,000 miles plus $6 in taxes and fees. Nonstop return flights are available for at least 45,000 miles plus $49 in taxes and fees. All of the dates below have confirmed availability for at least 4 passengers and are for nonstop flights on United Airlines. Return flights from JNB to EWR are also available for 50,000 miles plus $52 in taxes and fees on additional dates not listed below, but these flights can have up to 2 stops and are operated by partner airlines booked through United. Be sure to select for nonstop options if you’re looking for the most direct route back to the US.