What percentage of Johannesburg to Gaborone flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 63.7% of flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that a significant majority of routes between these two cities offer the convenience of a non-stop journey.

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Gaborone?

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Gaborone has a median duration of 0 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 293 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 20 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider this substantial difference when planning their journey.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone are regularly available. This route is classified as having regular price fluctuations that can lead to favorable deals. Travelers can typically find competitive fares when monitoring prices consistently over time.

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2026-12-10 – 2026-12-17
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Johannesburg to Gaborone: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone

For flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically connect once. Overall, 63.7% of recent fares were for direct flights. This mix means you have options for both speed and potentially more varied pricing.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Gaborone has a median duration of 0h 45m including connections. For non-stop flights, the median travel time is also 0h 45m, while connecting itineraries can extend to a median of 25h 20m. Given the short distance, direct flights offer a significantly faster travel experience.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Gaborone? Looking at recent trends, March stands out as the cheapest month with a median fare of $165. Other cost-effective months include April and September, both with median fares around $212. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone typically range from $234–$581, with a median of $270. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals might require some flexibility. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Gaborone

Regular price: $210 - $371

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $210 and $371. The current lowest deal is $198 with Air Botswana for travel from Dec 10-Dec 17.

now $198

Low $210

High $371

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Gaborone

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to GBE is March, with a median price of $165. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $466. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $165

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $466

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Gaborone

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$246

$208

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$246

$199

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$245

$208

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$246

$236

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$202

$234

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$171

$206

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$269 → $198

27%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$280 → $210

25%

6 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 19

$270 → $206

24%

1 night

Oct 28 - Oct 29

$246 → $199

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Gaborone

Johannesburg - Gaborone route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level, with 2% of recent fares considered a good price.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the lowest median prices

Historically, March, April, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 45m

Direct flights typically take 0h 45m, while connecting flights average 25h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

63.7% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 63.7% of flights on this route are direct, with a median of 1 stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, based on a 30-day window.

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 Gaborone.

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

💸 Flights from ~$203

Gaborone main airports to arrive at

Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)

Cheapest

Fly into Gaborone via Sir Seretse Khama International for convenient access to the city.

📍 ~8 km from Gaborone (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Airports nearby Gaborone used as alternative

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

This airport offers extensive global connectivity, serving as a primary international hub for Southern Africa.

📍 ~330 km from Gaborone (reachable by car, requires border crossing)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Gaborone

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $201. Prices tend to increase significantly for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $539. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, around $385.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Gaborone is considered to be $234 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $270. Prices can go significantly higher, with 75% of observed prices being $581 or more. Aiming for prices below the median generally indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, March is typically the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Gaborone, with a median price of $165. April and September also offer relatively good value, both with median prices around $212. The annual median price for this route is $270, indicating that these months offer prices well below the yearly average.

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Johannesburg to Gaborone: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Gaborone

Regular price: $210 - $371

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $210 and $371. The current lowest deal is $198 with Air Botswana for travel from Dec 10-Dec 17.

now $198

Low $210

High $371

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Gaborone

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to GBE is March, with a median price of $165. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $466. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $165

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $466

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Gaborone

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$246

$208

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$246

$199

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$245

$208

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

South African Airways

$246

$236

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$202

$234

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Gaborone

Johannesburg (JNB) - Gaborone (GBE)

Air Botswana

$171

$206

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$269 → $198

27%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$280 → $210

25%

6 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 19

$270 → $206

24%

1 night

Oct 28 - Oct 29

$246 → $199

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Gaborone