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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 and lands at 7:14
• Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 19:09.

The flight takes about 1h 04m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein takes 1h 04m, covering 586 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein range from R1 553 to R2 624, with an average of R1 970 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 553 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the R1 970 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R1 969 return, compared with R9 803 via a stopover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

FlySafair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Airlink has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg to Bloemfontein flights are:

• FlySafair: 92% on time
• Airlink: 90% on time
• Cemair: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R183–R1 669 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Bloemfontein flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 853, which is 81% above the typical average for this route.

Bloemfontein Intl Airport (BFN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R453 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Europcar
• Bluu
• Sixt

Flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Bloemfontein Intl (BFN).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 to Bloemfontein route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 18m.

Connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein most commonly pass through:

• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R1 769 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R2 270, a difference of R501.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• Cemair
• FlySafair

Flying via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 55m, compared to 11h 06m via Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Among airlines operating Johannesburg to Bloemfontein flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• South African: 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
• Cemair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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