South Africa to Zimbabwe Β· 577 miles (928 km)

Johannesburg (JNB) to Victoria Falls (VFA) flights

Emirates Skywards logo
6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Emirates Skywards

An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Victoria Falls (VFA) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $34.80. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Victoria Falls (VFA): Airlink, CemAir, Fastjet Zimbabwe, Safair and South African Airways. The two airports are 577 miles (928 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bulawayo, Nelspruit and Harare and more.

How many miles JNB to VFA 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways6,000$34.80–395
Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways7,500$62.80–73
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways10,000$64.80–385
ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways17,500$54.80–445
Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways17,500$59.80–70
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways17,500$54.80–445
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways18,500$54.80–445
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways25,000$44.80–445
TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways30,000$79.60–439.80
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways35,000$54.80–445

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from JNB to VFA

  • 4Z
    AirlinkNot in an alliance
  • 5Z
    CemAirNot in an alliance
  • FN
    Fastjet ZimbabweNot in an alliance
  • FA
    SafairNot in an alliance
  • South African Airways logo
    South African AirwaysStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book JNB to VFA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

JNB to VFA with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Bulawayo (BUQ)Fastjet Zimbabwe the whole way
    FN
    4Z
    UM
    FN
  • Via Nelspruit (MQP)Airlink the whole way
    4Z
    FA
    FN
    4Z
  • Via Harare (HRE)Fastjet Zimbabwe the whole way
    FN
    South African Airways logo
    4Z
    +3
    FN
    UM
  • Via Windhoek (WDH)Airlink the whole way
    South African Airways logo
    4Z
    4Z

JNB to VFA: common questions

How many miles does JNB to VFA cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $34.80. 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 JNB to VFA?

Airlink, CemAir, Fastjet Zimbabwe, Safair and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Victoria Falls (VFA).

How far is Johannesburg from Victoria Falls by plane?

Johannesburg (JNB) and Victoria Falls (VFA) are 577 miles (928 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book JNB to VFA 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 Johannesburg and Victoria Falls?

The most direct connections are through Bulawayo (BUQ), Nelspruit (MQP), Harare (HRE) and Windhoek (WDH). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Fastjet Zimbabwe through Bulawayo.

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.