Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from Johannesburg to Bulawayo. Historically, approximately 71.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one connection. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this particular route.

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

Historically, flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo frequently show good prices. This route is classified as one with frequent deals, based on data from the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find competitive fares, making it a route where good value opportunities are common.

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Q: How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo has a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. This route covers a distance of 682 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 10 hours and 40 minutes. Therefore, opting for a direct flight significantly reduces travel time.

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Johannesburg to Bulawayo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo, fares typically range from $195–$431, with a median price of $389. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly cheaper options can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo? The most affordable months to fly are typically November, with a median fare of $195, followed closely by October at $196, and July at $197. Planning your trip during these months can lead to more favorable prices.

The majority of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 71.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo? A typical journey from Johannesburg to Bulawayo takes approximately 1h 15m. This duration reflects the non-stop flight time, as almost all itineraries are non-stop on this route.

The route from Johannesburg to Bulawayo covers a distance of 682 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick travel times experienced on this route.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Regular price: $201 - $400

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

The regular price range for this route is between $201 and $400. The current lowest deal is $350 with Regional Air Lines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 17.

now $350

Low $201

High $400

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to BUQ is October, with a median price of $196. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $396. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $196

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $396

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Regional Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

South African Airways

$623

$643

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

South African Airways

$623

$646

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Regional Air Lines

$366

$376

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Regional Air Lines

$389

$376

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Airlink

$433

$406

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Airlink

$348

$406

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$433 → $376

13%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$432 → $376

13%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$431 → $377

13%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$429 → $376

12%

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Johannesburg - Bulawayo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Bulawayo are near the typical level of $389.

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median prices

Historically, November has the lowest median price at $195 for flights to Bulawayo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 15m

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are common

Direct flights are available on 71.6% of recent routes, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Regional Air Lines offers direct flights

Regional Air Lines provides direct flights on this route, with deals found for $350.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Historically, only 3% of recent fares from Johannesburg to Bulawayo were considered good prices.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$359

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Bulawayo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$712

Bulawayo main airports to arrive at

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Cheapest

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is a good option for flights to Bulawayo.

📍 ~13 km from Bulawayo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$351

Airports nearby Bulawayo used as alternative

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Consider Harare International for more flight options within Zimbabwe, avoiding international border complexities.

📍 ~360 km from Bulawayo (approximately 5-6 hours drive or a short domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$194

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bulawayo

Historically, booking more than 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices for flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo. Across the trailing quarter, prices for bookings made in this window averaged around $302. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure had a significantly higher average price of $534. For those booking 7-13 days out, the average price was $310, indicating that planning ahead can lead to better value.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo is considered to be around $195 or less. The median price for this route was $389. Prices above $431 were in the more expensive range. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $195, it represents a strong value.

Historically, November and October have offered some of the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo, with median prices of $195 and $196 respectively. July also showed competitive pricing, with a median of $197. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $389 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days. Planning your travel during these months could result in significant savings.

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Johannesburg to Bulawayo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Regular price: $201 - $400

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

The regular price range for this route is between $201 and $400. The current lowest deal is $350 with Regional Air Lines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 17.

now $350

Low $201

High $400

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to BUQ is October, with a median price of $196. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $396. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $196

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $396

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Regional Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

South African Airways

$623

$643

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

South African Airways

$623

$646

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Regional Air Lines

$366

$376

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Regional Air Lines

$389

$376

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Airlink

$433

$406

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Bulawayo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Airlink

$348

$406

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$433 → $376

13%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$432 → $376

13%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$431 → $377

13%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$429 → $376

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Johannesburg - Bulawayo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Bulawayo are near the typical level of $389.

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median prices

Historically, November has the lowest median price at $195 for flights to Bulawayo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 15m

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are common

Direct flights are available on 71.6% of recent routes, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Regional Air Lines offers direct flights

Regional Air Lines provides direct flights on this route, with deals found for $350.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Historically, only 3% of recent fares from Johannesburg to Bulawayo were considered good prices.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$359

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Bulawayo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$712

Bulawayo main airports to arrive at

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Cheapest

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is a good option for flights to Bulawayo.

📍 ~13 km from Bulawayo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$351

Airports nearby Bulawayo used as alternative

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Consider Harare International for more flight options within Zimbabwe, avoiding international border complexities.

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

45% AI deal score

$2,543

$2,490

Save $53

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bulawayo

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Johannesburg to Bulawayo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Johannesburg - Bulawayo route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

November offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 1h 15m

Direct flights are common

Regional Air Lines offers direct flights

Good prices are rare

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Bulawayo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Bulawayo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bulawayo

Best Elite deals to Bulawayo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bulawayo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

What's a cheap fare from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

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

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Johannesburg to Bulawayo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Johannesburg - Bulawayo route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

November offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 1h 15m

Direct flights are common

Regional Air Lines offers direct flights

Good prices are rare

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Bulawayo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Bulawayo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bulawayo

Best Elite deals to Bulawayo

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Sep 23

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bulawayo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

What's a cheap fare from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?