R1 644 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Victoria Falls – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 and lands at 8:00
• Latest: departs at 14:30 and lands at 16:15.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls takes 1h 45m, covering 1 491 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 Victoria Falls range from R3 380 to R4 983, with an average of R4 136 over the past 12 months. Anything below R3 380 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of R4 136. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

South African is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Airlink has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls flights are:

• South African: 83% on time
• Airlink: 81% on time
• FlySafair: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R234–R1 628 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and fastjet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R3 087, which is 61% above the typical average for this route.

Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R753 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Final Rentals
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar
• Avis
• Budget

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Victoria Falls (VFA).

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 Victoria Falls route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 21 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R3 940 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R4 738, a difference of R798. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Victoria Falls. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• fastjet
• South African
• Cemair
• FlySafair

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• fastjet: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: 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:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• fastjet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: 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.