What to know about flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg?

The distance between Gaborone and Johannesburg is approximately 292.83km. The average flight time between Gaborone and Johannesburg is 54 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£65
Air Botswana Air Botswana GBE-JNB 1h 10m · Direct Wed, Oct 14
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Cheapest return
£132
South African Airways South African Airways GBE-JNB 50m · Direct Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
292.83km
Flight distance
54m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £65 and round-trip from £132. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg operate an average of 30 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 90.0% on-time departure rate and a 95.7% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Gaborone to Johannesburg flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Gaborone to Johannesburg are South African Airways, Air Botswana, and Airlink, among 3 carriers on this route. Air Botswana offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Gaborone to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Gaborone to Johannesburg Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Gaborone to Johannesburg?

Average price of one-way tickets from Gaborone to Johannesburg booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Gaborone to Johannesburg, fares are lowest in February (£64) and highest in October (£111).

£111
£88
£64
£41
    Cheapest
  • £111
    Oct
  • £75
    Nov
  • £69
    Dec
  • £65
    Jan
  • £64
    Feb
  • £73
    Mar
  • £87
    Apr
  • £106
    May
  • £93
    Jun
  • £106
    Jul
  • £96
    Aug
  • £91
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Gaborone to Johannesburg?

Average price of return tickets from Gaborone to Johannesburg booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Gaborone to Johannesburg, fares are lowest in February (£127) and highest in October (£218).

£218
£173
£127
£82
    Cheapest
  • £218
    Oct
  • £141
    Nov
  • £136
    Dec
  • £136
    Jan
  • £127
    Feb
  • £157
    Mar
  • £165
    Apr
  • £174
    May
  • £189
    Jun
  • £173
    Jul
  • £165
    Aug
  • £197
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Botswana offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £65 (for example, GBE–JNB on Wed, Oct 14). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, South African Airways offers fares from £132, departing on Sat, Oct 31 and returning on Sat, Nov 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Gaborone to Johannesburg with the following airlines, including: South African Airways Air Botswana Airlink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Gaborone (GBE) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes an average of 54 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Gaborone to Johannesburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 67 direct flights operate each week between Gaborone and Johannesburg. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    South African Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – SA035 (departure at 13:11) Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – 4Z177 (departure at 12:38)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Gaborone to Johannesburg on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Oct 14, with one-way fares from just £65.
    · Compare airlines. Air Botswana currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Johannesburg.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Gaborone to Johannesburg is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Gaborone to Johannesburg on October 13, 2026 with Air Botswana, with prices starting at £61.
  • Flights to Johannesburg can arrive at: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The most common route connects Sir Seretse Khama International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport (GBE–JNB).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Gaborone is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Gaborone to Johannesburg is £207. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Gaborone to Johannesburg is £201. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.