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WAS — HRE
Mar 23 — Mar 301
1 adult
Sat 23/3
Sat 30/3

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Flights to Harare in 2024

Find the latest flights to Harare in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 808

Return from

R5 979

One-way from

R2 697
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 0% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Cape Town Intl to Harare
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Harare (HRE)

Average price of flights to Harare by month

Plan your trip to Harare by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Harare is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Harare (average of R201). Flying to Harare in April will prove the most costly (average of R302). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R3 885

February

R3 961

March

R4 074

April

R5 696

May

R5 470

June

R5 092

July

R5 130

August

R5 470

September

R5 187

October

R3 904

November

R3 791

December

R4 319

Temperature and rainfall in Harare by month

Plan your trip to Harare by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

HRE

Temperature

15 - 22 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Harare, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Harare. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Harare may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Harare?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Harare. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Harare should consider flying on Friday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Harare

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Harare. 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 Harare. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Harare, such as fastjet, LAM and Airlink. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Crew

8,8

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

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

8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Crew

8,8

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

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

8,1
Very Good
105 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Crew

8,8

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

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

8,1
Very Good
57 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Crew

8,8

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

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

7,9
Good
236 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Crew

8,8

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

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

7,7
Good
4 578 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Crew

8,8

Food

7,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

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

What is good to know if travelling to Harare?

  • Domboshawa, located just outside of the city, is a great spot for exploring the landscape or even enjoying a lazy sundowner. The incredible views offered from this orange granite outcrop span over Mashonaland country, and it is a sight you cannot afford to miss out on seeing.
  • If you’re looking to meet and greet some fascinating African animals, head out to the Wild is Life Sanctuary, located just 20 minutes outside of Harare. Here you’ll have the opportunity of embarking on a guided tour of the sanctuary, feast on fine foods and enjoy some refreshing champagne after a day’s worth of animal encounters.
  • A visit to Harare’s National Gallery will delight history buffs as they get the opportunity of submerging themselves in traditional Shona exhibitions, giving them a chance to scratch beneath the surface of the cultural scene of Harare.
  • For some great shopping, you could try swinging by the Avondale Flea Market, which is where you’ll find an abundance of stalls selling African curios and unique souvenirs for the family members back home.
  • How long is the flight to Harare?

    Your travel time to Harare, Zimbabwe will vary depending on your stopovers and where you fly from. If you're flying from OR Tambo International Airport, you will find direct flights to Harare in around 1h 30 min. If you're flying from Cape Town, you can expect non-stop flights from Cape Town International Airport to take close to 3h. Flights with a single stopover will take closer to 5h 30min. When travelling from Durban, you can expect flights with at least a single stopover and a travel time of around 5h 30 min. Flights with multiple stopovers can push your travel time to more than 11h.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Harare?

    You will find non-stop flights to Harare, Zimbabwe from Cape Town and Johannesburg. Direct flights from Johannesburg leave from OR Tambo International Airport and flights from Cape Town will leave from Cape Town International Airport. Durban doesn’t currently offer Harare flight deals with non-stop flights, but you can find flights with a single stop in Johannesburg and a flight time under 5h. If you're travelling from Port Elizabeth to Harare, you'll find flights with one stopover in Johannesburg.

  • How do you get from Harare airport(s) to the city centre?

    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Harare, offers a couple of transport options for reaching the city centre. You can take a shuttle bus from outside the main terminal, and a trip to the city on a shuttle bus will take around an hour, depending on traffic. Outside the Arrivals terminal, you'll find airport taxis that will take you to the city in around half an hour. There are a few hotels that offer airport transfers between the hotel and the airport. Contact your hotel to confirm before your arrival. You can also rely on taxi apps to get you from the airport to the city centre.

  • What are some things to do in Harare?

    Harare is the capital and central hub of Zimbabwe and offers tourists several activities to do and sights to see in the city and nearby areas. The National Gallery of Zimbabwe offers a collection of contemporary art from the African continent that includes traditional textiles and fabrics of all sorts. You'll find the Harare Gardens a short walk away from the gallery, as well as the local park, Chapunga Sculpture Park, as well as The Museum of Human Sciences. If you head towards Epworth, you'll be able to explore The Balancing Rocks in Matopos National Park. If you make your way out of Harare, you'll find National Heroes Acre, a national monument and burial grounds of old soldiers. One of Zimbabwe's most well-known attractions is Victoria Falls in Victoria Falls town on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. Watch the Zambezi River water crash and swirl along the rocks before plummeting down the rock face and forming a whirlpool at the bottom of the waterfall.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Harare?

    You will be able to travel to Zimbabwe and visit Harare without needing a visa. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and your stay cannot exceed 90 days.

  • What does HRE mean?

    Harare Airport is HRE. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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

    For a flight to Harare, you will be flying into Harare. Harare (HRE) is just 12,3 km from the centre of the city. HRE handles an average of 2 flights per day from Cape Town. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 7 airlines have flights to Harare from Cape Town.

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