There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to Kalahari Desert by plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Maun, travel • 9h
2 alternative options
Fly to Gaborone, travel • 9h 37m
Fly to Lobatse, travel • 12h 34m
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Questions & Answers
The distance between Johannesburg Airport (JNB) and Kalahari Desert is 720 km.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to Kalahari Desert, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Johannesburg Airport to Maun Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Airlink, Fastjet and Air Botswana offer flights from Johannesburg Airport to Maun Airport.
- Distance: 719.9 km
- Duration: 9h
What companies run services between Johannesburg Airport (JNB), South Africa and Kalahari Desert, Botswana?
There is no direct connection from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to Kalahari Desert. However, you can fly to Maun then take the travel to Kalahari Desert. Alternatively, you can fly to Gaborone then take the travel to Kalahari Desert.
- Website
- airbotswana.co.bw
Flights from Johannesburg to Maun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $400
Flights from Johannesburg to Maun via Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $400
Flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $310
Flights from Johannesburg to Lobatse via Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $420
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg to Maun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $500
Flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $310
- Website
- fastjet.com
Flights from Johannesburg to Maun via Victoria Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360 - $800
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