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

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577 mi airlines 44/wk
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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
Prices
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
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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
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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
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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
Prices

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Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
6 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 577 mi 1h 35m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

VFA–JNB is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Fastjet, Airlink and CemAir lead the route. The flight covers 577 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VFA–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FN Fastjet 14 CRJ, ER4 1h45-1h50
4Z Airlink 7 E95 1h45
5Z CemAir 7 CR1 1h35
EK Emirates 7 E95 1h45
SA South African Airways 7 320 1h45 Star Alliance
FA FlySafair 2 734 1h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SA
734 Boeing 737-400 – FA
CR1 Canadair Regional Jet 100 – 5Z
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – FN
E95 Embraer 195 – 4Z, EK
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – FN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + 5Z + EK + FA + FN (37 flights/wk, 84%)
Star Alliance: SA (7 flights/wk, 16%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VFA to JNB direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VFA to JNB.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
64
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 Victoria Falls

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric VFA→JNB LVI→JNB BBK→JNB
Distance from VFA 19 mi 48 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 2 3
Weekly flights 44 20 18
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 45m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of VFA 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 Victoria Falls.
VFA: CAT · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Victoria Falls, it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
577 mi / 928 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 50m.

VFA–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Victoria Falls to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance577 mi / 928 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights44 out / 24 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: VFA
IATA / ICAOVFA / FVFA
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation3,490 ft / 1,064 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VFA to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Victoria Falls International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 50m. The route covers 577 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, CemAir, Emirates, FlySafair, Fastjet and South African Airways.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from VFA to JNB. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MQP, GBE, CPT and NBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to VFA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LVI and BBK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from VFA to JNB

Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, CemAir, Emirates, FlySafair, Fastjet and South African Airways. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

VFA to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VFA to JNB ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 577 miles (928 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via MQP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Livingstone (LVI) and Kasane (BBK).