Flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Johannesburg and Victoria Falls are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from JNB to VFA start at 09:45 — the earliest with Fastjet Zimbabwe. The last departure is at 13:05 with Safair. Overall, there are 47 weekly Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your JNB to VFA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There's a good range of direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport to pick from. When organising your Victoria Falls journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of Zimbabwe:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Fastjet Zimbabwe.
South African Airways is the most punctual carrier operating JNB to VFA flights, with 77.05% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between JNB and VFA include:
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Cape Town Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight is R 1,285. A return plane ticket is currently R 3,374. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from JNB to VFA by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from JNB to VFA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
75% of flights departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near JNB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VFA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Victoria Falls Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Victoria Falls and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Victoria Falls Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
The quietest month for a flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Victoria Falls based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, consider the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Victoria Falls, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to VFA in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Zimbabwe just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Victoria Falls, a visit to Bulawayo will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Matobo National Park, St Johns Cathedral and Silwane Nature Reserve.
Gweru is another essential stop in Zimbabwe and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Victoria Falls. No trip is complete without visiting Kumadhaka Adventure Park, Midlands Museum and Gweru Military Aircraft Museum.
