R2 881 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 and lands at 8:08
• Latest: departs at 16:15 and lands at 17:33.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo takes 1h 18m, covering 1 095 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo range from R4 842 to R6 215, with an average of R5 517 over the past 12 months. Anything below R4 842 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of R5 517. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R5 504 return, compared with R9 799 via a stopover through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Airlink is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

The Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air Systems and fastjet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-140 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R5 649 to R26 975. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R3 658, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Bulawayo (BUQ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 7 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo pass through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R5 242 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R5 779, a difference of R537. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Bulawayo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• fastjet

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo flights:

• fastjet: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Hahn Air Systems: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• fastjet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.