R1 677 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Johannesburg to Gaborone flights:

• Air Botswana: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Airlink
• Air Botswana
• South African

Flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama (GBE).

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

• Air Botswana: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone:

• Economy class
• Business Class

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Johannesburg to Gaborone route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 980 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R3 273, a difference of R293. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Gaborone route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 18 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Gaborone flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 27%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 and lands at 7:17
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 20:27.

The flight takes about 0h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of R3 110. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Gaborone takes 0h 57m, covering 452 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.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Gaborone are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R3 916, which is 113% above the typical average for this route.

Air Botswana 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 Gaborone flights are:

• Air Botswana: 94% on time
• Airlink: 92% on time
• South African: 92% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 93% of the time.

Evening 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.

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R139 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Autounion Car Rental
• Europcar
• Avis
• Thrifty

Return flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone range from R2 472 to R3 660, with an average of R3 110 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 472 counts as a good deal.