Flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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Most travelers flying to the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe are doing so for one reason – the visit to Victoria Falls itself, the famous waterfall on the Zambezi River, one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The explorer David Livingstone named the falls after Queen Victoria, but the local tribes call it Mosi-o-Tunya, “the Smoke that Thunders” – with the spray and mist rising to over 400 meters and the noise heard from 24 miles away, visitors soon find out why!

Flying to Victoria Falls

1. Which Airports serve Johannesburg to Victoria Falls?

Johannesburg has two international airports. The largest is Johannesburg OR Tambo International (JNB), which is located about 15 miles from the city. The other is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), which is close to Johannesburg’s business hub. Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) is 11 miles from the town of Victoria Falls, with shuttle services bringing travelers to the town and waterfall.

2. Which Airlines operate flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls?

There are at least two daily flights to Victoria Falls from Johannesburg. The airlines offering these are South African, British Airways and Fastjet.

3. How long is the flight?

A direct flight to Victoria Falls from Johannesburg takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. They are in the same time zone, so no adjustments are required.

4. Climate changes between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls has a hot climate all year round, reaching particularly high temperatures in September to January, when you may also see some rain. Victoria Falls is likely to be hotter than Johannesburg.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

In 2009, the Zimbabwean Dollar was officially renounced, so the South African Rand and the US Dollar are the best currencies to use at Victoria Falls, with the entrance fee to the Victoria Falls National Park required in US Dollars.

South Africans do not require a visa to visit Zimbabwe. Those from other countries that do require a visa can obtain it on the border. If you are just making a day trip to Victoria Falls, then all tourists can enter without a prior application process.

Victoria Falls Information

After the urban sprawl and traffic of Johannesburg, a visit to Victoria Falls offers the chance to escape into the wonders of nature – and wonders of nature do not come much more spectacular than Victoria Falls! As well as a tour of Victoria Falls themselves, you may also like to take a helicopter trip over the falls, enjoying spectacular views over the surrounding area. Adventure sports such as bungee jumping and white-water rafting are popular here, or you could tour the bottom of the falls for a chance to swim in the rock pools below the cascade. For a calmer experience, you could enjoy a boat trip on the Zambezi River, with a sunset cruise being a particularly romantic experience. A tour of the National Park Mosi-oa-Tunya is also recommended, with the chance to see animals such as giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Last modified: Oct 25, 2023 14:13 -04:00

We've scanned 107 069 592 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Victoria Falls. Cemair & S African Airlink frequently offer the best deals to Victoria Falls flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Cemair
JNBVFA
Sun 10/29
nonstop
VFAJNB
Thu 11/02
nonstop
R3 527
S African Airlink
JNBVFA
Sun 11/05
nonstop
VFAJNB
Thu 11/09
nonstop
R4 499
Fastjet
JNBVFA
Sun 10/29
nonstop
VFAJNB
Thu 11/02
nonstop
R5 223
Hahn Air
JNBVFA
Thu 02/15
nonstop
VFAJNB
Sun 02/18
nonstop
R5 280
Multiple Airlines
JNBVFA
Tue 10/31
1 stop
VFAJNB
Sat 11/04
1 stop
R8 959

How Much is a Flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be R4 308.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days R3 527 R7 758
7-14 days R3 546 R7 243
14-21 days R3 546 R7 491
21-30 days R5 337 R7 758
30-60 days R4 499 R7 243
60-90 days R4 499 R7 205
90+ days R4 499 R7 205

Cheapest Day To Fly from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

We've examined 214 139 184 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls is Sunday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
R4 518R3 546R4 499R4 785R3 546R5 700R3 527

Compare Flight Prices from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls by Month

Low priced flights are most commonly available by purchasing between one and three months in advance. International or holiday flights may need to be purchased even further in advance. The chart below shows the cheapest flight prices by month for Johannesburg to Victoria Falls flights.

Month Origin Destination Carrier Depart Date Return Date Stops Price
October Johannesburg Victoria Falls Cemair 2023/10/29 2023/11/02 0 R3 527
November Johannesburg Victoria Falls Cemair 2023/11/01 2023/11/04 0 R3 546
December Johannesburg Victoria Falls S African Airlink 2023/12/04 2023/12/14 0 R4 499
January Johannesburg Victoria Falls S African Airlink 2024/01/04 2024/01/14 0 R4 499
February Johannesburg Victoria Falls S African Airlink 2024/02/01 2024/02/08 0 R4 499
March Johannesburg Victoria Falls S African Airlink 2024/03/05 2024/03/12 0 R4 518
April Johannesburg Victoria Falls S African Airlink 2024/04/14 2024/04/17 0 R4 518
May Johannesburg Victoria Falls S African Airlink 2024/05/27 2024/05/30 0 R4 861

Cheap Last Minute Flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.

Next 30 Days

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
R5 147
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
R5 147 R5 376
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
R5 376 R3 546
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
R3 546 R6 691
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
R6 691 R5 337
26 27 28 29 30 1 2
R5 337

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls is R7 282.

The average price for direct flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls is R4 403.

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison.

The average price for one way flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls is R2 192.

The average price for round trip flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls is R4 403.

Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Flight Questions

Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Airports

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