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

Victoria Falls (VFA) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights

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

An economy award from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $15. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Johannesburg (JNB): 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 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Gaborone, Bulawayo and Nelspruit and more.

How many miles VFA 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways6,000$15–410
Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways7,500$43–88
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways10,000$45–400
ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways17,500$35–460
Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways17,500$40–85
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways17,500$35–460
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways18,500$35–460
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways25,000$25–460
TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways30,000$59.80–454.80
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways35,000$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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from VFA to JNB

  • 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 VFA to JNB with points

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

VFA to JNB with one stop

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

  • Via Gaborone (GBE)Ethiopian Airlines, then Air Botswana, South African Airways and 1 more
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    BP
    South African Airways logo
    4Z
  • Via Bulawayo (BUQ)Fastjet Zimbabwe the whole way
    UM
    FN
    FN
    4Z
  • Via Nelspruit (MQP)Airlink the whole way
    FN
    4Z
    4Z
    FA
  • Via Harare (HRE)Fastjet Zimbabwe the whole way
    FN
    UM
    FN
    South African Airways logo
    4Z
    +2
  • Via Windhoek (WDH)Airlink the whole way
    4Z
    South African Airways logo
    4Z

VFA to JNB: common questions

How many miles does VFA to JNB cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 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 VFA to JNB?

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

How far is Victoria Falls from Johannesburg by plane?

Victoria Falls (VFA) and Johannesburg (JNB) 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 VFA 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 Victoria Falls and Johannesburg?

The most direct connections are through Gaborone (GBE), 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.