R2 354 Find Cheap Flights from Victoria Falls to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 and lands at 10:10
• Latest: departs at 15:50 and lands at 17:35.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Victoria Falls to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R3 773 to R5 405, with an average of R4 459 over the past 12 months. Anything below R3 773 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the R4 459 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

• FlySafair: 92% on time
• South African: 89% on time
• Airlink: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R360–R1 646 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet variants.

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

One-way fares from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R2 862, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Victoria Falls to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R3 984 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R5 631, a difference of R1 646.

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

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

• Airlink
• fastjet
• South African
• Cemair
• FlySafair

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

• FlySafair: 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:

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

Flying is one of the least sustainable ways of traveling and it is upon us to make efforts elsewhere to try and balance the carbon offsets. For example, you can pack lightly to reduce the overall weight of the plane which inadvertently net emissions, or even use public means to get to the airport instead of using a taxi or private transfer. Airlines on this route that have made efforts towards improving their sustainability record include Hahn Air Systems which has set up afforestation projects to help offset carbon emissions and South African Airways invested into research to help production of sustainable aviation fuel.

There are two main transfer options from JNB Airport to the city center. You can either take a taxi or use the train. A taxi is significantly more convenient since they operate round the clock, have a lot of luggage room, and will transport you to any destination in the city center or even outside the city. The only downside is that they can be quite expensive. A cheaper alternative is using the train which can be accessed from the airport train station located on the International Departures level. It leads directly to Sandton Station and operates from 4:50 am to 9:20 pm.

Two major airlines are offering Business Class seats for this route, South African Airways and Airlink. Of the two, South African Airways has the better amenities since passengers get a recliner seat, in-flight entertainment, onboard Wi-Fi, and a light meal to enjoy during the flight. Airlink only has a recliner seat and snacks.

Yes, South African Airways allows children to travel unaccompanied as long as you pay an extra fee to cover the unaccompanied minor service. This service is mandatory for kids aged 5-11 years and only optional for kids between ages 12-17. When using this service, you have to ensure that you book at least 24 hours in advance to allow enough time for proper arrangements.