Gaborone (GBE) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
An economy award from Gaborone (GBE) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $15. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Gaborone (GBE) to Johannesburg (JNB): Air Botswana, Airlink and South African Airways. The two airports are 181 miles (292 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Maun and Kasane.
How many miles GBE to JNB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 3,000 | $15–410 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 7,500 | $43–88 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 10,000 | $45–400 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $35–460 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $40–85 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $35–460 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 30,000 | $59.80–454.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways | 35,000 | $35–460 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from GBE to JNB
- BPAir BotswanaNot in an alliance
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book GBE to JNB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks South African Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks South African Airways
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks South African Airways
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks South African Airways
- Emirates SkywardsBooks South African Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks South African Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks South African Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks South African Airways
- TAP Miles&GoBooks South African Airways
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks South African Airways
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks South African Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks South African Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks South African Airways
GBE to JNB with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Maun (MUB)Air Botswana the whole wayBPBP4Z5Z
- Via Kasane (BBK)Air Botswana, then Airlink and CemAirBP4Z5Z
GBE to JNB: common questions
How many miles does GBE to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000) and ANA Mileage Club (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GBE to JNB?
Air Botswana, Airlink and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Gaborone (GBE) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Gaborone from Johannesburg by plane?
Gaborone (GBE) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 181 miles (292 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GBE to JNB award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Gaborone and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Maun (MUB) and Kasane (BBK). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Botswana through Maun.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.