What's the typical flight distance from Gaborone?

Historically, the majority of flights from Gaborone are long-haul, accounting for approximately 86% of all routes. Short-haul flights represent about 10% of the routes, while medium-haul flights make up a smaller portion at 4%. This distribution indicates that Gaborone typically serves as an origin for longer-distance journeys across the trailing 90 days.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Gaborone by country?

Across the trailing 90 days, some of the most affordable international destinations from Gaborone by country include George in South Africa, with a median price of $195. Harare in Zimbabwe typically has a median price of $290. Other options include Maputo in Mozambique at $330 and Windhoek in Namibia at $331, offering various international choices for travelers.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Gaborone?

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Gaborone, with an average price of $479. This represents a significant saving of 41% compared to the annual median average price of $818. April also stands out as a cost-effective option, with an average price of $487, making it the second cheapest month for departures from Gaborone.

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Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-11-12
47% AI deal score
$121
$92
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GBE
Francistown
Botswana • 2026-09-02
40% AI deal score
$116
$121
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GBE
Maun
Botswana • 2026-09-23
38% AI deal score
$88
$142
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Kasane
Botswana • 2026-09-29
44% AI deal score
$174
$164
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Port Elizabeth
South Africa • 2026-09-07
74% AI deal score
$277
$189
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GBE
Cape Town
South Africa • 2026-12-23
44% AI deal score
$168
$216
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Lusaka
Zambia • 2026-09-29
46% AI deal score
$280
$276
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Windhoek
Namibia • 2026-11-11
43% AI deal score
$237
$288
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Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of the Congo • 2026-09-04
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$444
$346
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Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-09-04
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Flights from Gaborone: Overview

Insights for flights from Gaborone

Travelers from Gaborone can reach 64 unique cities across 38 countries, according to recent fare data over the last 90 days. The most prominent country for recent fares is South Africa, accounting for 43% of the deals, with destinations like Johannesburg frequently available. Following this, Namibia and Ethiopia each represent 10% of recent fares, offering additional international options.

For those seeking cheap flights from Gaborone, the most economical fares right now start at $178 to Johannesburg, South Africa. Other affordable options include flights to Maun, Botswana, with prices beginning at $280, and trips to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, which can be found from $296. These prices reflect current roundtrip fares available.

The majority of flights from Gaborone involve connections, with only 9.8% of recent fares being non-stop. This indicates that direct flights from Gaborone are less common, and travelers should expect to factor in layovers when planning their journeys.

The most frequently discounted destination from Gaborone over the last 90 days is Johannesburg, South Africa. Following this, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are also among the most popular routes for travelers departing from Gaborone.

The flight distances from Gaborone are predominantly long-haul, with 86% of routes classified as long-distance international trips. Short-haul flights make up 10% of the routes, while medium-haul journeys account for a smaller share at 4%.

Most popular airlines from Gaborone

Air Botswana

South African Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

British Airways

KLM

Lufthansa

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Gaborone soon

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Basel

Gaborone (GBE) - Basel (BSL)

KLM, KLM, KLM

$1,561

$908

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Seoul

Gaborone (GBE) - Seoul (ICN)

South African Airways

$1,926

$1,284

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Karachi

Gaborone (GBE) - Karachi (KHI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,305

$1,040

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Zürich

Gaborone (GBE) - Zürich (ZRH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,283

$1,040

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Beijing

Gaborone (GBE) - Beijing (PEK)

Airlink

$2,075

$1,573

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Accra

Gaborone (GBE) - Accra (ACC)

Ethiopian Airlines

$796

$641

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Gaborone

Shanghai

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

$1,089

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Feb 2027

from

$1,118

Guangzhou

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

$932

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Oct 2026

from

$667

Milan

TOP

Italy • Sep 2026

from

$757

New York

TOP

United States • Feb 2027

from

$1,159

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Gaborone

-36%

GBE - Wuhan

$2,346 → $1,511

-39%

GBE - Basel

$1,445 → $876

-26%

GBE - Nagoya

$2,173 → $1,616

-25%

GBE - Fukuoka

$2,117 → $1,580

Popular Airports from Gaborone

Gaborone airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Tue - Fri

The cheapest flights from GBE are on Saturday and Tuesday, with prices starting from $77.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$91 direct / ~$178 roundtrip

The cheapest deals from GBE are to Johannesburg, South Africa and Maun, Botswana.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Botswana, Safair, South African Airways, Airlink

A mix of full-service and regional carriers offers flights from Gaborone.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance offers the best prices from GBE.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Apr

April tends to have lower flight prices from GBE.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Johannesburg

Flights from GBE to Johannesburg are currently available from $91.

Gaborone main airports to depart from

Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)

Cheapest

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is suitable for travelers flying to or from Gaborone.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$80

Airports nearby Gaborone used as alternative

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive global connectivity, despite requiring an international border crossing.

📍 ~288 km from Gaborone (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$72

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Johannesburg

South Africa • Sep 2026

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$770

$504

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South African Airways

Business Class

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Mumbai

India • Sep 2026

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$1,921

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Booking Flights from Gaborone: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Gaborone have been available for under $300. Within Botswana, Francistown typically has a median price of $127, while Maun averages $154. For international travel, destinations in South Africa such as George and Nelspruit have historically shown median prices of $195 and $212, respectively. Other South African cities like Durban and Bloemfontein also fall within this price range, with median prices of $215 and $217 across the trailing quarter.

Gaborone is historically connected to 64 unique cities across 38 countries. A significant portion of these connections, approximately 43%, are to destinations within South Africa. Additionally, Namibia and Ethiopia each account for about 10% of the country distribution across the trailing 90 days, indicating a broad reach for travelers departing from Gaborone.

Across the trailing 90 days, some of the most frequently served destinations from Gaborone include Johannesburg in South Africa, which is a popular regional hub. Beyond the immediate region, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia also consistently rank among the most popular destinations for travelers departing from Gaborone.

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Flights from Gaborone: Overview

Insights for flights from Gaborone

Most popular airlines from Gaborone

Air Botswana

South African Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

British Airways

KLM

Lufthansa

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Gaborone soon

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Basel

Gaborone (GBE) - Basel (BSL)

KLM, KLM, KLM

$1,561

$908

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Seoul

Gaborone (GBE) - Seoul (ICN)

South African Airways

$1,926

$1,284

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Karachi

Gaborone (GBE) - Karachi (KHI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,305

$1,040

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Zürich

Gaborone (GBE) - Zürich (ZRH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,283

$1,040

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Beijing

Gaborone (GBE) - Beijing (PEK)

Airlink

$2,075

$1,573

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Accra

Gaborone (GBE) - Accra (ACC)

Ethiopian Airlines

$796

$641

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Gaborone

Shanghai

TOP

China • Oct 2026

from

$1,089

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Feb 2027

from

$1,118

Guangzhou

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

$932

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Oct 2026

from

$667

Milan

TOP

Italy • Sep 2026

from

$757

New York

TOP

United States • Feb 2027

from

$1,159

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Gaborone

-36%

GBE - Wuhan

$2,346 → $1,511

-39%

GBE - Basel

$1,445 → $876

-26%

GBE - Nagoya

$2,173 → $1,616

-25%

GBE - Fukuoka

$2,117 → $1,580

Popular Airports from Gaborone

Gaborone airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Tue - Fri

The cheapest flights from GBE are on Saturday and Tuesday, with prices starting from $77.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$91 direct / ~$178 roundtrip

The cheapest deals from GBE are to Johannesburg, South Africa and Maun, Botswana.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Botswana, Safair, South African Airways, Airlink

A mix of full-service and regional carriers offers flights from Gaborone.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance offers the best prices from GBE.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Apr

April tends to have lower flight prices from GBE.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Johannesburg

Flights from GBE to Johannesburg are currently available from $91.

Gaborone main airports to depart from

Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)

Cheapest

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is suitable for travelers flying to or from Gaborone.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$80

Airports nearby Gaborone used as alternative

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive global connectivity, despite requiring an international border crossing.

📍 ~288 km from Gaborone (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$72

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Gaborone

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Gaborone.

Elite

Best Elite deals from Gaborone

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

From GBE

Elite

Johannesburg

South Africa • Sep 2026

91% AI deal score

$770

$504

Save $266

South African Airways

Business Class

From GBE

Elite

Mumbai

India • Sep 2026

75% AI deal score

$1,923

$1,921

Save $2

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Gaborone: Frequently Asked Questions

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Flights from Gaborone: Overview

Insights for flights from Gaborone

Most popular airlines from Gaborone

Last-minute flights going from Gaborone soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Gaborone

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Gaborone

Popular Airports from Gaborone

Gaborone airport insights

Sat - Tue - Fri

From ~$91 direct / ~$178 roundtrip

Air Botswana, Safair, South African Airways, Airlink

8+ months in advance

Apr

Watch fares to Johannesburg

Gaborone main airports to depart from

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Booking Flights from Gaborone: Frequently Asked Questions

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How many cities is Gaborone connected to?

What are the most popular destinations from Gaborone?

What's the typical flight distance from Gaborone?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Gaborone by country?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Gaborone?

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Flights from Gaborone: Overview

Insights for flights from Gaborone

Most popular airlines from Gaborone

Last-minute flights going from Gaborone soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Gaborone

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Gaborone

Popular Airports from Gaborone

Gaborone airport insights

Sat - Tue - Fri

From ~$91 direct / ~$178 roundtrip

Air Botswana, Safair, South African Airways, Airlink

8+ months in advance

Apr

Watch fares to Johannesburg

Gaborone main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Gaborone used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Gaborone

Best Elite deals from Gaborone

Johannesburg

Mumbai

Booking Flights from Gaborone: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Gaborone are under 300 USD?

How many cities is Gaborone connected to?

What are the most popular destinations from Gaborone?

What's the typical flight distance from Gaborone?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Gaborone by country?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Gaborone?

Explore More Destinations from Gaborone

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