Johannesburg (JNB) to Gaborone (GBE) flights
An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gaborone (GBE) starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $34.80. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gaborone (GBE): 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 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Maun, Victoria Falls and Kasane.
How many miles JNB to GBE 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 | $34.80–395 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 7,500 | $62.80–73 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 10,000 | $64.80–385 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $54.80–445 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $59.80–70 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $54.80–445 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 30,000 | $79.60–439.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways | 35,000 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JNB to GBE
- BPAir BotswanaNot in an alliance
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book JNB to GBE 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
JNB to GBE with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Maun (MUB)Air Botswana the whole wayBP4Z5ZBP
- Via Victoria Falls (VFA)Fastjet Zimbabwe, South African Airways and 3 more, then Ethiopian AirlinesFN4Z+2
- Via Kasane (BBK)Airlink and CemAir, then Air Botswana4Z5ZBP
JNB to GBE: common questions
How many miles does JNB to GBE cost?
In economy it starts at 3,000 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 GBE?
Air Botswana, Airlink and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gaborone (GBE).
How far is Johannesburg from Gaborone by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Gaborone (GBE) 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 JNB to GBE 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 Gaborone?
The most direct connections are through Maun (MUB), Victoria Falls (VFA) 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.