Cheap flights from Francistown
The city is served by Francistown Airport, located just 4 kilometers from the city center. Its route network consists of three scheduled destinations, providing reliable connections to key regional hubs. The most popular flights are to Gaborone and Johannesburg, with two departures per week each, as well as flights to Kasane operating once a week.
Currently, one airline operates from the city — the national carrier, Air Botswana. With a total frequency of five flights per week, both residents and visitors can easily plan business trips and vacations. Below on this page, you will find detailed city cards with convenient interest-based filters to help you explore available flight options.
Francistown — Gaborone
Francistown — Kasane
Francistown — Johannesburg
Flight insights from Francistown
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Francistown — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Francistown are Gaborone, Johannesburg and Kasane. Gaborone leads with around 2 flights a week.
- Gaborone2 flights/week
- Johannesburg2 flights/week
- Kasane1 flights/week
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Francistown range from Gaborone at $141 to Cape Town at $352 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Gaboronefrom $141
- Johannesburgfrom $240
- Kasanefrom $230
- Cape Townfrom $352
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Francistown right now are Gaborone from $141, Kasane from $230 and Johannesburg from $240.
- Gaboronefrom $141
- Kasanefrom $230
- Johannesburgfrom $240
- Cape Townfrom $352
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Francistown is to New York City at about 16h 29m, followed by Sydney (15h 14m) and Hong Kong (14h 2m).
- New York City16h 29m
- Sydney15h 14m
- Hong Kong14h 2m
- Singapore11h 35m
- Perth11h 35m
Popular destinations from Francistown
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Congo Democratic Republic OfFrequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from Francistown?
- Currently, there are 3 scheduled flight destinations available from the city. Most routes connect the city with Botswana's capital and key transport hubs in neighboring countries.
- What are the most popular destinations from Francistown?
- The highest demand is for flights to Gaborone and Johannesburg, which operate twice a week. The flight to Kasane is also a popular route, with a frequency of one flight per week.
- How many airlines fly from Francistown?
- Scheduled air service from the city is provided by one airline. The primary carrier operating all flights from the local airport is Air Botswana.
- Which airports serve Francistown?
- The city is served by Francistown Airport (FRW), located just 4 kilometers from the center. This short distance allows passengers to quickly reach the terminal by taxi or public transport.
- How can I find cheap flights from Francistown?
- To find the best deals, we recommend checking ticket prices for different dates using the filters on this page. Due to the limited number of flights per week, it is best to book tickets for popular dates in advance.
- When is the best time to buy tickets from Francistown?
- Since the route network includes a small number of flights, it is optimal to purchase tickets 2–3 months before your planned travel date. This allows you to secure your seat and avoid price increases closer to departure.