Flying from Bloemfontein Airport (BFN) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bloemfontein.
You can choose from 50 weekly Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest you can take. Safair operates the latest service of the day at 19:45.
To ensure you catch your BFN to JNB flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. When you're ready to start your Johannesburg adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of South Africa:
Most travellers choose to fly with Airlink on this route.
With 68.18% of its services arriving as planned, Airlink is the most punctual carrier operating BFN to JNB flights.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Cape Town Airport is a top stopover on the BFN to JNB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bloemfontein Airport (BFN) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is R 555. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,269. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from BFN to JNB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
Handy information about Bloemfontein Airport (BFN)
Of the departures from Bloemfontein Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Bloemfontein Airport from central Bloemfontein, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BFN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Consider booking a hotel near JNB if you're on a late Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Bloemfontein Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BFN to JNB around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be explored. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
Pretoria is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without seeing Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
