What percentage of Johannesburg to Bloemfontein flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 41.7% of flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein were direct. For travelers who prefer connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route include at least one stop. Travelers should consider their preferences for direct versus connecting flights when planning their trip.

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein typically takes 1 hour and 5 minutes, with a median duration of 65 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 11 hours and 30 minutes, or 690 minutes. The distance between the two cities is approximately 380 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing their itinerary.

How often do cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein come up?

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein are classified as regular, indicating that good deals appear with consistent frequency. This suggests that travelers have a reasonable chance of finding favorable prices for this route. While specific frequencies vary, the route consistently offers opportunities for more affordable travel.

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Johannesburg to Bloemfontein: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

Flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein cover a distance of 380 km, making this a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein, fares typically range from $232–$476, with a median of $390. Right now, current fares are near the typical level.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of just $75. You can also find competitive prices in April, where the median fare is $199, and in December, with a median of $317.

Regarding direct flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once, with 41.7% of recent itineraries being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route show up several times a week.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein takes 1h 5m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 1h 5m. If your itinerary includes a connection, the median journey time extends to 15h 45m.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

Regular price: $115 - $270

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 115 USD and 270 USD. The current lowest deal is 89 USD with Safair for travel from Oct 15-Oct 19.

now $89

Low $115

High $270

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to BFN is November, with a median price of $75. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $461. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $75

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $461

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$155

$127

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$154

$126

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$122

$90

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$136

$90

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$153

$90

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$123

$90

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$151 → $87

42%

2 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 19

$152 → $88

42%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$149 → $87

42%

5 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 24

$146 → $85

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

Johannesburg - Bloemfontein route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein are near the typical level of $390.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $75

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $75.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein typically take 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an airline offering direct flights on the Johannesburg to Bloemfontein route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair has a deal for $89

Safair has a deal for $89 from October 15-October 19.

🎯 Booking tip

Look for deals in November

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

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein.

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

💸 Flights from ~$90

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport is another choice for flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$344

Bloemfontein main airports to arrive at

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Cheapest

Bloemfontein Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Airports nearby Bloemfontein used as alternative

Kimberley (KIM)

Kimberley Airport is a practical nearby alternative for domestic travel with similar regional flight profiles.

📍 ~160 km from Bloemfontein (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bloemfontein

Historically, booking flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $289. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out average around $439. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein is considered to be $232 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $390. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $476 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $232 threshold.

Historically, November and April have offered the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein. In November, the median price was $75, while April saw a median price of $199. December, with a median price of $317, was observed to be the most expensive month for this route. The annual median price across the trailing 270 days was $390, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings.

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Johannesburg to Bloemfontein: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

Regular price: $115 - $270

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 115 USD and 270 USD. The current lowest deal is 89 USD with Safair for travel from Oct 15-Oct 19.

now $89

Low $115

High $270

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

November

Cheapest

Flights from $75

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $461

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$155

$127

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$154

$126

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$122

$90

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$136

$90

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$153

$90

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bloemfontein

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bloemfontein (BFN)

Safair

$123

$90

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$151 → $87

42%

2 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 19

$152 → $88

42%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$149 → $87

42%

5 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 24

$146 → $85

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein