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Flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Nonstop flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bulawayo (BUQ) take about 1h 21m (682 km). Fastjet Zimbabwe and Airlink fly it. Lowest fare seen: $185 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Johannesburg to Bulawayo

Carriers on JNB–BUQ according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Fastjet Zimbabwenonstop fare seen✈ Airlinknonstop fare seen

Johannesburg to Bulawayo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $185 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$18529 Oct 2026 · Fastjet Zimbabwe—
Nov 2026$18730 Nov 2026 · Fastjet Zimbabwe—
Dec 2026$21219 Dec 2026 · Airlink—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $185 in October 2026, against $212 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Johannesburg to Bulawayo, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Johannesburg to Bulawayo flights

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?
A nonstop flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bulawayo (BUQ) takes about 1h 21m, covering 682 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Johannesburg from Bulawayo by air?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 682 km (424 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JNB–BUQ route include Fastjet Zimbabwe and Airlink. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JNB–BUQ was $185 USD with Fastjet Zimbabwe (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Bulawayo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $185 one-way, against $212 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to Bulawayo?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Bulawayo visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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