How to find cheap flights to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport is R 713. A return plane ticket to BFN right now is R 1,552.
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Roughly two months before taking off is a great time to book tickets to Bloemfontein, where Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for finding the lowest prices.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Bloemfontein by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This lets you browse prices for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Bloemfontein, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Bloemfontein
July is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Bloemfontein.
If you can be flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BFN.
If you'd like to experience Bloemfontein at its liveliest, book your flights to BFN for July. Taking a trip during peak periods typically means more things to do compared to other times.
Travel in January if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Bloemfontein are often cheaper.
Check the weather before you go. January is the warmest time of year in Bloemfontein, averaging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 1ºC (34ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
June comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Bloemfontein.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around nine days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN): What you need to know
Get to Bloemfontein without any detours. These are some of the top airlines offering direct flights to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport:
Think about booking your BFN plane ticket with Airlink. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 88% of flights into this airport landing on time.
The timezone at BFN is UTC+2.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to BFN:
Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This percentage is a measure of how reliably flights from BFN complete their journey without delays.
Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport is located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa.
Getting to central Bloemfontein from Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
The distance from BFN to central Bloemfontein is about 11 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to BFN.
Expect the ride to take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Bloemfontein has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Bloemfontein highlights
Step off your flight to Bloemfontein and find your way to these must-see attractions:
Naval Hill Planetarium: Located around 8 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Anglo Boer War Museum: Want more reasons to visit Bloemfontein? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is around 3 kilometres south of the city centre.
How to get to Botshabelo from Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
The nearby city of Botshabelo is about 48 kilometres from BFN. Reaching the centre by taxi or ride-share will take around 40 minutes.
Travelling from Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Thaba Nchu
If Thaba Nchu is on your radar, it's around 56 kilometres from Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport.
The drive time to Thaba Nchu is roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of South Africa
Or venture to Klerksdorp, roughly 257 kilometres north of Bloemfontein. Klerksdorp Rail Museum, Goudkoppie Provincial Heritage Site and Klerksdorp Museum are just a taste of what's waiting.