Johannesburg to Victoria Falls (JNB–VFA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5Z764
5Z CemAir
CR1
10:15 AM
SAST
11:55 AM
CAT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z494
4Z Airlink
E95
11:35 AM
SAST TB
1:20 PM
CAT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4143
EK Emirates
E95
11:35 AM
SAST TB
1:20 PM
CAT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA752
FA FlySafair
734
12:50 PM
SAST TB
2:35 PM
CAT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FA754
FA FlySafair
734
1:05 PM
SAST TB
2:50 PM
CAT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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5Z765
5Z CemAir
CR1
12:25 PM
CAT
2:00 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FN8507
FN Fastjet
ER4
12:35 PM
CAT
2:25 PM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FN8501
FN Fastjet
CRJ
1:25 PM
CAT
3:10 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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4Z495
4Z Airlink
E95
2:00 PM
CAT
3:45 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EK4194
EK Emirates
E95
2:00 PM
CAT
3:45 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SA41
SA South African
320
2:20 PM
CAT
4:05 PM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FA755
FA FlySafair
734
3:50 PM
CAT
5:40 PM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
4 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 577 mi 1h 40m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

JNB–VFA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, CemAir and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 577 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–VFA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 7 E95 1h45
5Z CemAir 7 CR1 1h40
EK Emirates 7 E95 1h45
FA FlySafair 3 734 1h45
Aircraft on this route
734 Boeing 737-400 – FA
CR1 Canadair Regional Jet 100 – 5Z
E95 Embraer 195 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + 5Z + EK + FA (24 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, JNB to VFA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to VFA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
85
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 Victoria Falls from Johannesburg

Nearby airports with service to Victoria Falls International Airport.
Metric JNB→VFA MQP→VFA
Distance from JNB 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 24 7
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of JNB with service to Victoria Falls International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Victoria Falls is 0 hours the same as Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · VFA: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Victoria Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
577 mi / 928 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m.

JNB–VFA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Victoria Falls route.
Route details
Distance577 mi / 928 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights24 out / 44 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: VFA
IATA / ICAOVFA / FVFA
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation3,490 ft / 1,064 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to VFA flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Victoria Falls International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 577 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, CemAir, Emirates and FlySafair.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from JNB to VFA. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NBO, MQP, ADD and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VFA to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MQP. 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 JNB to VFA

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, CemAir, Emirates and FlySafair. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JNB to VFA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to VFA ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 577 miles (928 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via NBO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mbombela (MQP).