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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo from R2 040

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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Bulawayo (JNB-BUQ)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Bulawayo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:50 - 8:10JNB-BUQ
1h 20mdirect
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R4 843fastjet
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Fri, Jun 21 - Fri, Jul 5
6:50 - 8:10JNB-BUQ
1h 20mdirect
18:10 - 19:30BUQ-JNB
1h 20mdirect
R4 862fastjet
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 24
6:50 - 8:10JNB-BUQ
1h 20mdirect
18:10 - 19:30BUQ-JNB
1h 20mdirect
R4 939fastjet
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Thu, May 9 - Mon, May 13
16:15 - 17:35JNB-BUQ
1h 20mdirect
18:10 - 19:30BUQ-JNB
1h 20mdirect
R5 320fastjet
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Mon, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 24
16:15 - 17:35JNB-BUQ
1h 20mdirect
18:10 - 19:30BUQ-JNB
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R5 511fastjet
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Sun, May 5 - Sun, May 12
6:50 - 8:10JNB-BUQ
1h 20mdirect
7:20 - 18:25BUQ-JNB
11h 05m1 stop
R5 797fastjet
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 24
7:20 - 12:15JNB-BUQ
4h 55m2 stops
18:10 - 19:30BUQ-JNB
1h 20mdirect
R9 229
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Sun, May 5 - Sun, May 12
23:00 - 14:25JNB-BUQ
15h 25m2 stops
15:10 - 3:55BUQ-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
R13 100Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 24
14:30 - 14:25JNB-BUQ
23h 55m2 stops
15:15 - 3:55BUQ-JNB
12h 40m1 stop
R13 138Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 2
8:20 - 14:25JNB-BUQ
30h 05m2 stops
15:15 - 13:05BUQ-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
R17 257Ethiopian Air
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Flights from OR Tambo to Bulawayo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Bulawayo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to Bulawayo, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Bulawayo, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo is June, where tickets cost R5 301 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of tickets is R6 541 and R5 949 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Johannesburg to Bulawayo were found on fastjet (R4 843) and Ethiopian Air (R13 100). fastjet proposed the cheapest one-way flight at R2 040.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Bulawayo?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo. They are Airlink and fastjet. The cheapest airline for this route is fastjet, with the best one-way deal found costing R4 878. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Bulawayo per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Bulawayo, with an average flight time of 1h 20m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 30 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Bulawayo?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo take?

The average direct flight takes 1h 20m, covering a distance of 1 095 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 6:50 and will be landing in Bulawayo at 8:10.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo jets off at 16:15 and lands at 17:35.

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February

High season

December

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R2 040
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Bulawayo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Bulawayo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Bulawayo flights

  • Should I wrap my bags for a flight to Bulawayo?

    It is always advisable to wrap bags in transit, even on short trips. Johannesburg O. R. Tambo has wrapping stations at every departure terminal, which can be used for both regular and irregular package shapes. They will also insert a flat surface base to ensure it qualifies to be left in the hold.

  • Can my child travel unaccompanied on Fastjet?

    Young teens from the ages of 12 to 15 years of age are welcome to travel unaccompanied on Fastjet. If the child is younger, they will need to be accompanied by a person that is 16 years or older or book the Junior Explorer Unaccompanied Minor service. To make arrangements for your young teen to travel solo, contact the airline, who will have a cabin crew meet them at the airport and escort them to their seat until such time as they can hand them to their guardian in Bulawayo.

  • I would like to arrange a wheelchair with Airlink. What is the best way to do so?

    You can book a request for a free wheelchair with Airlink between 07:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday, at least three days prior to your flight. You will find assistance with wheelchair provisions and ramps and stairs on offer, no matter what type of wheelchair you will need. You can also book cabin crew assistance once you have your wheelchair, to ensure you are appropriately helped on and off the plane.

  • Can I hire a car at Bulawayo Airport?

    Zimbabwe is a fantastic country to enjoy a road trip and a hire car is a wonderful idea if you are looking for some adventure on your holiday. There is an Avis desk at the airport to hire your car, but ensure your paperwork is up to date and you have a credit card to make the payment.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo was R107 for a one-way ticket and R254 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

    Johannesburg airport is called Johannesburg OR Tambo and the only airport in Bulawayo is Bulawayo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

    The Embraer ERJ-145 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Bulawayo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Bulawayo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo, fastjet or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo are fastjet and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R5 680 and an overall rating of 7,3, fastjet is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R5 459 and an overall rating of 8,2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bulawayo from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Bulawayo with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bulawayo from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R2 496 or less one-way and R5 220 or less round-trip.
  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), in Johannesburg, is a world-class airport from which to enjoy flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo. You can reach it with public transportation by taking the super-fast Gautrain, which runs from select stations in the Johannesburg metropolis, including Midrand, Marlboro, Sandton and Rosebank.
  • There are many luxury lounges to relax in at Johannesburg Airport before your flight to Bulawayo, such as Bidvest Premier Lounge, Mashonzha Premium Lounge and Shongololo Premium Lounge. These air-conditioned lounges offer drinks, refreshments, reading materials, flight information monitors, showers, Wi-Fi, television and more.
  • Airlink will allow you to take your emotional or support animal with you in the cabin when you fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo. Alert the airline beforehand and ensure you fill out the appropriate documentation, which will involve vaccination and training certification. Once you have received clearance, they can sit at your feet in the cabin during the flight.
  • If you would like to eat during your flight with Fastjet, you will find the airline provides a snack for this short, direct flight. However, you are more than welcome to bring food and snacks on board. Please note there is a 100 ml limit on liquids, which includes soups.
  • When you arrive at Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ), you will find the journey downtown is rather quick, only 11 miles long. It is advisable that you arrange a shuttle, taxi or hire a car to take you downtown, as public transportation can be unreliable. Taxis are freely available at the arrivals terminal of the airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bulawayo?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Bulawayo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bulawayo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Bulawayo to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +3 more

Airlink, British Airways, +4 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Bulawayo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bulawayo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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AirlinkOverall score based on 83 reviews
8,1comfort
6,4entertainment
7,6food
8,1boarding
8,8crew
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

10,0 ExcellentSimbarashe, Jan 2024GBE - JNB
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Left early, arrived early, great crew, even had all our luggage which is always a bonus when Johannesburg is involved.

I lost my checkin baggage from Harare to Johannesburg. I nearly missed my connection flight. The plane was delayed for more than 2 hours without any communication from the team on the ground.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

They find a way to Nickel and dime you in all creative ways. The boarding crew seems to have target collection amount. If you are flying internationally, avoid them at all costs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Bulawayo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/5Wed
directfastjet
1h 20mJNB-BUQ
R2 040
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directfastjet
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R2 364
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7h 05mJNB-BUQ
R4 329
23/7Tue
1 stop
7h 05mJNB-BUQ
R4 348
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1 stopHahn Air Systems
12h 05mJNB-BUQ
R6 541
20/9Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
22h 20mJNB-BUQ
R8 714
20/9Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
13h 50mJNB-BUQ
R8 733
23/4Tue
2 stopsHahn Air Systems
6h 50mJNB-BUQ
R12 242

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo that are departing in the next 10 days.
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directfastjet
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directfastjet
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directfastjet
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multi-stopEthiopian Air
12h 40mBUQ-JNB
R12 185
20/4Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
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Johannesburg - Bulawayo Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Bulawayo (BUQ)Zimbabwe

Cabin classes:

R4 710

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