Can I fly direct from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?

Yes, direct flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg are commonly available. Historically, approximately 65.3% of all observed flights on this route have been direct. For those instances where a direct flight is not chosen, connecting flights typically involve one stopover. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for travelers.

How many hours is the flight from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Bulawayo to Johannesburg typically takes 1 hour and 25 minutes. This is based on a direct distance of 682 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is significantly longer, averaging 13 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?

Historically, good prices on flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg are observed with frequent regularity. This route is classified as one with frequent deals. Travelers can often find favorable fares when planning their trips between these two cities. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a reliable route for budget-conscious travelers.

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Bulawayo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

For flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 65.3% of recent fares are for direct flights. When connecting flights are necessary, the typical itinerary includes 1 stopover.

When considering cheap flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, the journey time is typically 1 hour 25 minutes. This duration reflects the median flight time for all itineraries, including both direct and connecting options. For direct flights, the median time is also 1 hour 25 minutes, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 13 hours 45 minutes.

The distance between Bulawayo and Johannesburg is 682 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and the availability of direct flight options.

Fares for this route typically range from $263 to $508, with a median price of $316. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $250. Following closely are June, with a median fare of $277, and May, where the median fare is $294. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

How much is a round trip from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Regular price: $181 - $348

Prices for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg is between $181 and $348. The current lowest deal is $407 with Regional Air Lines for travel from Oct 2-Oct 9.

now $407

Low $181

High $348

The cheapest time to fly from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from BUQ to JNB is January, with a median price of $242. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $666. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $242

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $666

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$241

$453

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$242

$488

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Regional Air Lines

$314

$414

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Regional Air Lines

$314

$423

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Regional Air Lines

$247

$424

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Regional Air Lines

$272

$425

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

$314 → $414

32%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$314 → $423

35%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$278 → $417

50%

4 nights

Dec 26 - Dec 30

$278 → $417

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Bulawayo - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Bulawayo to Johannesburg are above the typical level at $407.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $250 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights to Johannesburg typically take 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65.3% of flights are direct

Historically, 65.3% of flights on this route are direct, with Airlink offering direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is a provider of direct flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often.

Bulawayo main airports to depart from

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Cheapest

Fly from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International for direct access to Johannesburg.

📍 ~13 km from Bulawayo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$396

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$396

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable backup for connectivity.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~$528

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From BUQ

Elite

Aug 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$2,865

$2,569

Save $296

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Dec 15

Johannesburg, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$2,648

$2,561

Save $87

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$2,470

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Dec 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$2,556

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$2,993

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$3,343

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$3,692

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Aug 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$3,702

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Aug 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$3,702

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Aug 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$3,702

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Oct 15

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$3,384

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Oct 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$3,692

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $305. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $446. Conversely, booking more than 28 days in advance also shows higher average prices, such as $557 for 28-59 days out and $628 for 60+ days out.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Bulawayo to Johannesburg is considered to be $263 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $316. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $508 or less. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the $263 threshold.

Historically, November has shown the cheapest flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, with a median price of $250. Other months offering comparatively lower prices include June, with a median of $277, and May, with a median of $294. The annual median price for this route is $316, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the overall average.

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Bulawayo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Regular price: $181 - $348

Prices for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg is between $181 and $348. The current lowest deal is $407 with Regional Air Lines for travel from Oct 2-Oct 9.

now $407

Low $181

High $348

The cheapest time to fly from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

January

Cheapest

Flights from $242

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $666

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$241

$453

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$242

$488

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Regional Air Lines

$314

$414

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Regional Air Lines

$314

$423

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Regional Air Lines

$247

$424

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BUQ - Johannesburg

Bulawayo (BUQ) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Regional Air Lines

$272

$425

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

$314 → $414

32%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$314 → $423

35%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$278 → $417

50%

4 nights

Dec 26 - Dec 30

$278 → $417

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Bulawayo - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Bulawayo to Johannesburg are above the typical level at $407.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $250 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights to Johannesburg typically take 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65.3% of flights are direct

Historically, 65.3% of flights on this route are direct, with Airlink offering direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is a provider of direct flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often.

Bulawayo main airports to depart from

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Cheapest

Fly from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International for direct access to Johannesburg.

📍 ~13 km from Bulawayo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$396

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$396

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable backup for connectivity.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~$528

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From BUQ

Elite

Aug 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$2,865

$2,569

Save $296

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Dec 15

Johannesburg, South Africa

46% AI deal score

$2,648

$2,561

Save $87

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$2,470

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Dec 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

38% AI deal score

$2,556

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

37% AI deal score

$2,993

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$3,343

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Sep 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$3,692

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Aug 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$3,702

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Aug 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$3,702

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Aug 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

35% AI deal score

$3,702

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Oct 15

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$3,384

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From BUQ

Elite

Oct 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

34% AI deal score

$3,692

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Bulawayo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Bulawayo - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 1h 25m

65.3% of flights are direct

Airlink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Bulawayo main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Aug 30

Dec 15

Sep 10

Dec 18

Sep 04

Sep 03

Sep 10

Aug 30

Aug 27

Aug 28

Oct 15

Oct 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

When should I buy Bulawayo to Johannesburg tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?

Can I fly direct from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?

How many hours is the flight from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?

Related routes

More routes from Bulawayo

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Bulawayo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

Bulawayo - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 1h 25m

65.3% of flights are direct

Airlink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Bulawayo main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Aug 30

Dec 15

Sep 10

Dec 18

Sep 04

Sep 03

Sep 10

Aug 30

Aug 27

Aug 28

Oct 15

Oct 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

When should I buy Bulawayo to Johannesburg tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?