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Cheap flights to Bulawayo from R2 249

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — BUQ
May 2 — May 91
1 adult
Thu 2/5
Thu 9/5

Flights to Bulawayo in 2024

Find the latest flights to Bulawayo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R6 483

Return from

R4 518

One-way from

R2 249
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Bulawayo
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Bulawayo (BUQ)

Cheap flights to Bulawayo in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Bulawayo in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Bulawayo in April and May 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Sun 26/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Sun 2/618:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R5 141
Tue 14/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Tue 21/518:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R5 198
Sun 12/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Sun 12/516:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 274
Sun 12/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 27/516:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 293
Sat 25/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Wed 5/616:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 406
Sat 4/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Sat 11/518:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R5 425
Mon 20/514:25JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 27/512:35BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 500
Thu 9/514:25JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 13/516:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 822
Sat 27/410:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Tue 30/412:35BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 860

Bulawayo 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Bulawayo in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Bulawayo in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 12/76:50JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Sat 20/718:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R4 518
Sun 8/1216:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Tue 7/118:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R4 914
Sun 26/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Sun 2/618:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R5 141
Tue 14/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Tue 21/518:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R5 198
Sun 12/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Sun 12/516:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 274
Sun 12/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 27/516:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 293
Sat 25/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Wed 5/616:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 406
Sat 4/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Sat 11/518:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R5 425
Mon 20/514:25JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 27/512:35BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 500

Flights to Bulawayo departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Bulawayo, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Users travelling to Bulawayo last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Sat 4/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Sat 11/518:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R5 425
Sat 4/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Sat 11/57:20BUQ - JNB
1 stop24h 45mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R6 521
Sat 4/515:15JNB - BUQ
1 stop26h 45mfastjet
Sat 11/57:20BUQ - JNB
1 stop24h 45mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R10 018
Sat 4/514:30JNB - BUQ
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/515:15BUQ - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R12 097
Sat 4/518:20JNB - BUQ
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/57:20BUQ - JNB
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R15 689
Sat 4/516:00JNB - BUQ
3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/57:20BUQ - JNB
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R48 256
Sat 4/516:00JNB - BUQ
3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/57:20BUQ - JNB
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R50 109

One-way flights to Bulawayo

Explore one-way flight options to Bulawayo for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Bulawayo, check out these fares. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Bulawayo instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 24/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R2 249
Fri 20/916:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R2 325
Sun 26/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R2 401
Thu 2/56:50JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R2 419
Sun 12/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R2 457
Wed 29/518:30JNB - BUQ
1 stop12h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R3 610
Wed 8/515:15JNB - BUQ
1 stop15h 35mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R3 780
Sat 25/518:30JNB - BUQ
1 stop23h 30mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R3 799
Sun 26/518:30JNB - BUQ
1 stop12h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R3 818

Direct flights to Bulawayo

Fri 12/76:50JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Sat 20/718:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R4 518
Sun 26/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Sun 2/618:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R5 141
Tue 14/516:15JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Tue 21/518:10BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mfastjet
Deal found 26/4R5 198
Sun 12/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Sun 12/516:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 274
Sun 12/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 27/516:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 293
Sat 25/510:30JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Wed 5/616:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 406
Mon 20/514:25JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 27/512:35BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 500
Thu 9/514:25JNB - BUQ
Nonstop1h 20mAirlink
Mon 13/516:20BUQ - JNB
Nonstop1h 25mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R5 822

Average price of flights to Bulawayo by month

Plan your trip to Bulawayo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Bulawayo is currently R2 984 while a return flight costs R5 807. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Bulawayo (average of R276). Flying to Bulawayo in December will prove the most costly (average of R306). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R5 236

February

R5 255

March

R5 255

April

R5 576

May

R5 387

June

R5 217

July

R5 368

August

R5 519

September

R5 293

October

R5 293

November

R5 274

December

R5 784

Peak season:

The summer months in Bulawayo are characterized by warm and humid conditions, making it ideal for outdoor adventure, and as such, this is the peak tourism season. September through April might be hot and happening with regards to travel, but keep in mind that you’ll have to make your flight and accommodation bookings well in advance if you’re planning a trip to Bulawayo during this time if you want to avoid overpaying for late bookings.

Off season:

Bulawayo has a cool winter which runs from May through August, which is the off tourism season. Off-peak accommodation rates and discounted flight prices can often be found when booking flights to Bulawayo during this time of the year.

When is the best time to book a flight to Bulawayo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Bulawayo. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Booking a flight to Bulawayo in the months of May through August may see you landing the cheapest deals. Be sure to book your flight tickets well in advance if you plan on visiting Bulawayo over the festive season as rates increase during the peak season. Another thing that might help you secure discounted prices is if you are a little more flexible with your travel dates, comparing packages on offer from various airlines based on a few different days and times.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Bulawayo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Bulawayo. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Bulawayo should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Bulawayo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bulawayo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bulawayo. Reviews last updated 27 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Bulawayo, such as Airlink, Hahn Air Systems and fastjet. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,5
Very Good
77 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,4
Good
793 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Bulawayo – known to most as the City of Kings – is Zimbabwe’s second largest city. Taking a cheap flight to Bulawayo may only take roughly an hour, yet it’s far enough to allow you to feel like you’ve escaped the boundaries of home soil. Once here, you’ll be able to relax in the abundance of parks, but you can also dive into the city’s rich history by visiting the array of museums. Perhaps you’d like to indulge in an authentic African safari, but whatever you’re into, Bulawayo is sure to cater to your every need!

How long is the flight to Bulawayo?

Johannesburg to Bulawayo 1 hour, 20 minutes

Durban to Bulawayo 4 hours, 25 minutes

Cape Town to Bulawayo 5 hours, 5 minutes

Which airlines operate flights to Bulawayo?

South African Airways, British Airways, Kiwi Intl Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Eurowings are among the most popular airlines operating cheap flights to and from Bulawayo. Depending on your travel dates and your budget, some airlines may be able to offer you more onboard comfort while others will help you stay as close to your budget as possible with discounted fare. Go ahead and compare your options before making a final call on which airline to use for your flight to Bulawayo.

What is good to know if travelling to Bulawayo?

  • For some retail therapy, try swinging by the Fife Street Outdoor Market near City Hall or purchase some souvenirs at Tendele Craft Shop on 12th Avenue.
  • Bulawayo’s Matobo National Park consists of a vast collection of granite hills and impressive rock formations, which is why it’s renowned as a spiritually significant area. Tourists visiting the Matobo hills UNESCO World Heritage Site may be lucky enough to spot some leopard and rhino!
  • The Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage offers visitors a unique opportunity of meeting and interacting with orphaned wildlife, making it a great destination for families to visit.
  • The Railway Museum in Bulawayo is one of a few of its kind in the world, and it’s a site well worth seeing while you’re in the city. Visitors to the museum will be able to view a marvelous collection of old train engines, and the photo opportunities at the colonial ticket offices make for the perfect spot to capture great memories!
  • How long is the flight to Bulawayo?

    Johannesburg to Bulawayo 1 hour, 20 minutes Durban to Bulawayo 4 hours, 25 minutes Cape Town to Bulawayo 5 hours, 5 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to Bulawayo?

    South African Airways, British Airways, Kiwi Intl Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Eurowings are among the most popular airlines operating cheap flights to and from Bulawayo. Depending on your travel dates and your budget, some airlines may be able to offer you more onboard comfort while others will help you stay as close to your budget as possible with discounted fare. Go ahead and compare your options before making a final call on which airline to use for your flight to Bulawayo.

  • How to get from the airport to the city center?

    Upon your arrival at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo, you’ll have to make your way roughly six kilometers to get to the city center. Getting to the city center can be done via taxis, airport shuttle buses, and rental cars. Keep in mind that there are no public buses operating transfers between the airport and the city, but perhaps you may want to consider using the Rovos Rail luxury train for your transfer to the city.

  • What does BUQ mean?

    BUQ is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A BUQ flight refers to a flight to Bulawayo Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bulawayo?

    Most people fly into Bulawayo (BUQ) if they book a flight to Bulawayo. Bulawayo is conveniently located just 15,2 km from Bulawayo’s city centre. 4 airlines have flights to Bulawayo from Johannesburg on a daily basis. Booking flights to Bulawayo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 flights from Johannesburg per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bulawayo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bulawayo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bulawayo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bulawayo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bulawayo?

    Bulawayo Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bulawayo. One-way flights to Bulawayo Airport typically cost R2 006, while return flights cost around R3 921.

  • How much is a return flight to Bulawayo?

    A return flight to Bulawayo will typically cost around R217, however they can be found for as little as R207.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Bulawayo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Bulawayo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 20 minutes).

  • Does Bulawayo Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bulawayo Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bulawayo Airport?

    Yes. Bulawayo Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Breeze Guest House is the closest property to Bulawayo Airport (8,0 km away from Bulawayo Airport).

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