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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein:

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 07:14
• Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 19:09.

The flight takes about 1h 04m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein takes 1h 04m, covering 236 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein range from £69 to £117, with an average of £88 over the past 12 months. Anything below £69 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £88 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £88 return, compared with £438 via a stopover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

FlySafair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Airlink has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein flights are:

• FlySafair: 92% on time
• Airlink: 90% on time
• Cemair: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £8–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cemair and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £102 to £809. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £68, which is 50% above the typical average for this route.

Bloemfontein Intl Airport (BFN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £20 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Europcar
• Bluu
• Sixt

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Bloemfontein Intl (BFN).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 18m.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein pass through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £79 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £102, a difference of £22.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Bloemfontein. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• Cemair
• FlySafair

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bloemfontein flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Cemair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Several airport lounges are available at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, and these are open to all regardless of the class you’re flying. You can use most of the lounges by paying at the door or buying a lounge pass. The Shongololo Lounge is located on Terminal A, Airside. It offers showers and you can access it with a prepaid lounge pass or membership program. You can also use Mashonzha Lounge located on International Terminal A, Airside. There are airline lounges accessible to First and Business Class passengers. These include SAA Baobab Premium Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, The Emirates Lounge and British Airways Galleries Lounge. All these are located on Terminal A.

You can find different means of transportation if you want to travel from Bram Fischer International Airport to the city centre. These include car rentals by companies like Avis, Europcar, Bidvest, Hertz, First Car Rental and Tempest. You can find both shuttles and taxis outside the Terminal building. Schedules for taxis and shuttles match flight arrivals. Taxi fares from Bram Fischer International Airport to Bloemfontein central are 106,26 ZAR to 193,29 ZAR for a distance of about 10.65 km (6.62 miles) and takes about 14 minutes.