Bloemfontein to Johannesburg (BFN–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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236 mi airlines 74/wk
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4Z702
4Z Airlink
E70
7:50 AM
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8:40 AM
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EK4001
EK Emirates
E70
7:50 AM
SAST
8:40 AM
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5Z101
5Z CemAir
DH1
7:55 AM
SAST
8:55 AM
SAST
1h
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4Z708
4Z Airlink
ER3
10:10 AM
SAST
11:00 AM
SAST
0h 50m
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4Z704
4Z Airlink
ER3
10:55 AM
SAST
11:45 AM
SAST
0h 50m
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EK4031
EK Emirates
ER3
10:55 AM
SAST
11:45 AM
SAST
0h 50m
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FA408
FA FlySafair
738
11:50 AM
SAST
12:50 PM
SAST
1h
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5Z105
5Z CemAir
BE1
1:10 PM
SAST
2:10 PM
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1h
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5Z107
5Z CemAir
BE1
1:15 PM
SAST
2:15 PM
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1h
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FA849
FA FlySafair
738
2:20 PM
SAST
3:20 PM
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1h
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4Z712
4Z Airlink
ERD
2:20 PM
SAST
3:10 PM
SAST
0h 50m
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EK4014
EK Emirates
ERD
2:20 PM
SAST
3:10 PM
SAST
0h 50m
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4Z710
4Z Airlink
ERD
3:40 PM
SAST
4:30 PM
SAST
0h 50m
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5Z109
5Z CemAir
CR1
5:00 PM
SAST
6:00 PM
SAST
1h
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5Z111
5Z CemAir
DH3
5:50 PM
SAST
6:50 PM
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1h
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5Z115
5Z CemAir
BE1
6:40 PM
SAST
7:40 PM
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1h
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4Z706
4Z Airlink
E90
6:50 PM
SAST
7:40 PM
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0h 50m
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EK4009
EK Emirates
E90
6:50 PM
SAST
7:40 PM
SAST
0h 50m
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FA839
FA FlySafair
738
7:45 PM
SAST
8:45 PM
SAST
1h
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4Z701
4Z Airlink
E70
6:10 AM
SAST TB
7:15 AM
SAST
1h 5m
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5Z100
5Z CemAir
DH3
6:25 AM
SAST
7:25 AM
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4Z707
4Z Airlink
ER3
8:30 AM
SAST TB
9:35 AM
SAST
1h 5m
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4Z703
4Z Airlink
ER3
9:15 AM
SAST TB
10:20 AM
SAST
1h 5m
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EK4030
EK Emirates
ER3
9:15 AM
SAST TB
10:20 AM
SAST
1h 5m
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FA492
FA FlySafair
738
10:10 AM
SAST TB
11:15 AM
SAST
1h 5m
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4Z711
4Z Airlink
ERD
12:40 PM
SAST TB
1:45 PM
SAST
1h 5m
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EK4013
EK Emirates
ERD
12:40 PM
SAST TB
1:45 PM
SAST
1h 5m
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FA848
FA FlySafair
738
12:40 PM
SAST TB
1:45 PM
SAST
1h 5m
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5Z106
5Z CemAir
BE1
1:30 PM
SAST
2:30 PM
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1h
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4Z709
4Z Airlink
ERD
2:05 PM
SAST TB
3:10 PM
SAST
1h 5m
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5Z104
5Z CemAir
BE1
2:40 PM
SAST
3:40 PM
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1h
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5Z108
5Z CemAir
CR1
3:30 PM
SAST
4:30 PM
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1h
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5Z110
5Z CemAir
DH3
4:20 PM
SAST
5:20 PM
SAST
1h
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EK4000
EK Emirates
E90
5:10 PM
SAST TB
6:15 PM
SAST
1h 5m
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5Z114
5Z CemAir
BE1
5:10 PM
SAST
6:10 PM
SAST
1h
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4Z705
4Z Airlink
E90
5:10 PM
SAST TB
6:15 PM
SAST
1h 5m
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FA838
FA FlySafair
738
6:05 PM
SAST TB
7:10 PM
SAST
1h 5m
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Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
4 carriers, 74 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 74 Flights/wk 236 mi 0h 50m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

BFN–JNB is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, Emirates and CemAir lead the route. The flight covers 236 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BFN–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 26 E70, E90, ER3, ERD 0h50
EK Emirates 24 E70, E90, ER3, ERD 0h50
5Z CemAir 19 BE1, CR1, DH1, DH3 1h
FA FlySafair 5 738 1h
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
BE1 Beechcraft 1900/1900C/1900D – 5Z
CR1 Canadair Regional Jet 100 – 5Z
DH1 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q – 5Z
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – 5Z
E70 Embraer 170 – 4Z, EK
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK
ER3 Embraer Legacy 600 – 4Z, EK
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + 5Z + EK + FA (74 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BFN to JNB direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
74
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFN to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
41
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Bloemfontein

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric BFN→JNB MSU→JNB KIM→JNB
Distance from BFN 80 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3 3
Weekly flights 74 49 44
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 5m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of BFN with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Johannesburg is 0 hours the same as Bloemfontein.
BFN: SAST · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bloemfontein, it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
236 mi / 380 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 1h 0m.

BFN–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bloemfontein to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance236 mi / 380 km
Flight time0h 50m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights74 out / 70 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: BFN
IATA / ICAOBFN / FABL
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation4,457 ft / 1,358 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFN to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 1h. The route covers 236 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, CemAir, Emirates and FlySafair.
There are approximately 74 nonstop flights per week from BFN to JNB. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR, CPT and GRJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to BFN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSU and KIM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFN to JNB

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, CemAir, Emirates and FlySafair. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BFN to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFN to JNB ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 236 miles (380 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 144 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Maseru(Mazenod) (MSU) and Kimberley (KIM).