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Cheap flights from South Africa to Botswana from R1 291

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — GBE
Jan 16 — Jan 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Botswana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Botswana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Thu 18/126:40JNB - GBE
Nonstop0h 55mSouth African
Fri 19/1218:10GBE - JNB
Nonstop1h 00mSouth African
Deal found 16/12R2 365
Fri 19/126:40JNB - GBE
Nonstop0h 55mSouth African
Sat 20/1218:10GBE - JNB
Nonstop1h 00mSouth African
Deal found 16/12R2 381
Thu 18/126:40JNB - GBE
Nonstop0h 55mSouth African
Sat 20/1218:10GBE - JNB
Nonstop1h 00mSouth African
Deal found 15/12R2 415
Thu 18/126:40JNB - GBE
Nonstop0h 55mSouth African
Sun 21/1218:10GBE - JNB
Nonstop1h 00mSouth African
Deal found 16/12R2 432
Sat 20/126:40JNB - GBE
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1214:30GBE - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12R2 566
Wed 17/126:40JNB - GBE
Nonstop0h 55mSouth African
Wed 17/1218:10GBE - JNB
Nonstop1h 00mSouth African
Deal found 16/12R2 666
Thu 18/1218:05JNB - GBE
Nonstop0h 55mAirlink
Sun 21/1217:00GBE - JNB
Nonstop0h 50mAirlink
Deal found 16/12R2 784
Sun 28/129:00CPT - GBE
1 stop22h 35mSouth African
Tue 30/1218:10GBE - CPT
1 stop14h 10mSouth African
Deal found 16/12R2 951
Mon 22/1220:25CPT - GBE
1 stop11h 10mSouth African
Mon 29/1218:10GBE - CPT
1 stop14h 10mSouth African
Deal found 15/12R2 968
Tue 23/1217:25CPT - GBE
1 stop14h 10mSouth African
Wed 31/1218:10GBE - CPT
1 stop21h 05mSouth African
Deal found 16/12R3 320
Tue 23/1212:20CPT - GBE
1 stop5h 00mSouth African
Mon 29/1218:10GBE - CPT
1 stop14h 10mSouth African
Deal found 15/12R3 723
Sat 20/126:40JNB - GBE
Nonstop0h 55mSouth African
Mon 22/128:25GBE - JNB
Nonstop1h 00mSouth African
Deal found 15/12R4 813

Find flight deals from South Africa to Botswana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Botswana flight deals. Data was last updated 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R2 365

One-way from

R1 291

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R2 884

Good round-trip deal

R2 420 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 277 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 30/1-6/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • South Africa to Botswana
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  • South African
  • 9/1
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 55m total
  • South Africa to Botswana
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R497 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Botswana that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
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JohannesburgGaborone

JNB - GBE

JNBGBE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

6:40-7:35

Nonstop0h 55m

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Sat 7/2

18:10-19:10

Nonstop1h 00m

R2 365

JohannesburgGaborone

JNB - GBE

JNBGBE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

15:35-16:45

Nonstop1h 10m

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Fri 6/2

8:25-9:25

Nonstop1h 00m

R2 365

JohannesburgGaborone

JNB - GBE

JNBGBE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

6:40-7:35

Nonstop0h 55m

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Thu 15/1

8:25-9:25

Nonstop1h 00m

R2 482

JohannesburgGaborone

JNB - GBE

JNBGBE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

6:50-7:45

Nonstop0h 55m

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Wed 22/4

18:00-19:00

Nonstop1h 00m

R2 566

JohannesburgGaborone

JNB - GBE

JNBGBE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

8:45-9:40

Nonstop0h 55m

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Wed 28/1

7:25-8:15

Nonstop0h 50m

R2 733

JohannesburgGaborone

JNB - GBE

JNBGBE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

15:25-16:20

Nonstop0h 55m

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Mon 16/2

10:15-11:05

Nonstop0h 50m

R2 750

JohannesburgGaborone

JNB - GBE

JNBGBE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

19:30-20:40

Nonstop1h 10m

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Thu 22/1

7:00-8:10

Nonstop1h 10m

R2 801

Cape TownGaborone

CPT - GBE

CPTGBE

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/12

9:00-7:35

1 stop22h 35m

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Tue 30/12

18:10-8:20

1 stop14h 10m

R2 951

Cape TownGaborone

CPT - GBE

CPTGBE

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/1

8:30-7:35

1 stop23h 05m

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Fri 9/1

8:25-14:35

1 stop6h 10m

R3 035

JohannesburgGaborone

JNB - GBE

JNBGBE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

16:50-17:45

Nonstop0h 55m

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama

Fri 10/4

7:25-8:15

Nonstop0h 50m

R3 086

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Botswana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Botswana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Botswana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Botswana (average of R1 845). Flying from South Africa to Botswana in May is currently the most expensive (average of R3 388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to BW?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Botswana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Botswana at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Botswana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Botswana. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Botswana flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Botswana

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Botswana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to BW0 are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Botswana delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between South Africa and Botswana have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Botswana flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Botswana flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Botswana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Botswana. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Botswana. Reviews last updated 17 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink and South African from South Africa to Botswana have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7,4
Good
49 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Botswana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Botswana?

    Departing from South Africa to Botswana will take you 55m. South Africa and Botswana are separated by a distance of 291 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Botswana one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R1 212. Airlink flights start at R1 566 while deals on Air Botswana start at R1 691 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Botswana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Botswana flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Botswana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Botswana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Botswana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Botswana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Botswana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Botswana (average of R1 845). Flying from South Africa to Botswana in May is currently the most expensive (average of R3 388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Botswana

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Botswana. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR2 286AverageR3 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR2 644AverageR6 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air BotswanaCheapestR2 810AverageR6 171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CemairCheapestR6 579AverageR7 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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