R3 944 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Johannesburg to Walvis Bay flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

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

Only Airlink operates flights between Johannesburg and Walvis Bay.

Flights from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB).

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

• 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 Walvis Bay:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R6 800 return, compared with R9 430 via a stopover through Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay pass through Cape Town Intl (CPT), 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 14% on the Johannesburg to Walvis Bay route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R6 556 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R7 595, a difference of R1 039. 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 Walvis Bay route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Walvis Bay flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 and lands at 11:35
• Latest: departs at 14:05 and lands at 16:40.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of R6 842. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay takes 2h 35m, covering 2 252 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R7 741 to R19 304. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R4 336, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

Airlink is the only airline operating Johannesburg to Walvis Bay flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

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.

Walvis Bay Rooikop Airport (WVB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R266 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Avis
• 1First Car Rental

Return flights from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay range from R6 109 to R7 843, with an average of R6 842 over the past 12 months. Anything below R6 109 counts as a good deal.