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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Harare from R1 174

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 6/12. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
JNB — HRE
Ara 12 — Ara 191
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How to find the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Harare (HRE)

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Harare (HRE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 Aralık 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

R71 945

One-way from

R2 593
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
From Johannesburg to Harare
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Harare

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Harare?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 57 days in advance, which can save you up to 48% on flights from Johannesburg to Harare compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 57 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R5 206. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R6 152.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Harare?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Harare from Johannesburg. Prices for October average R5 097 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R3 029. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 13% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Harare (JNB - HRE)?

When flying from Johannesburg to Harare, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Airlink flights from Johannesburg to Harare

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Airlink for the route between Johannesburg and Harare. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 Aralık 2023.
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Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Johannesburg to Harare

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Johannesburg and Harare. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 Aralık 2023.
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Cheap Johannesburg to Harare flights in December & January 2023

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Johannesburg to Harare 2023 flight deals

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Direct flights to Harare from Johannesburg

Discover direct flight options from Johannesburg to Harare. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 Aralık 2023.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Johannesburg to Harare. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from Johannesburg to Harare should utilize the search form at the top of the page.

Johannesburg to Harare flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to Harare from Johannesburg

Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Harare. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 Aralık 2023.
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Find flights from Johannesburg to Harare within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Harare that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 697 326 searches. Data last updated 8 Aralık 2023.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

R3 218 - R7 477

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Johannesburg OR TamboHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 14/1

Nonstop1h 40m

Harare

Cmt 24/2

Nonstop1h 40m

R3 218

Johannesburg OR TamboHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Cum 12/1

Nonstop1h 40m

Harare

Cum 19/1

Nonstop1h 40m

R3 332

Johannesburg OR TamboHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Çar 27/12

Nonstop1h 40m

Harare

Per 25/1

Nonstop1h 55m

R3 521

Johannesburg OR TamboHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 12/5

Nonstop1h 40m

Harare

Cmt 18/5

Nonstop1h 55m

R3 578

Johannesburg OR TamboHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Pzt 6/5

Nonstop1h 35m

Harare

Sal 7/5

Nonstop1h 45m

R3 691

Johannesburg OR TamboHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sal 9/1

1 stop7h 45m

Harare

Sal 20/2

Nonstop1h 40m

R5 641

Johannesburg OR TamboHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Cum 22/12

Nonstop1h 45m

Harare

Cum 5/1

Nonstop1h 50m

R5 679

Johannesburg OR TamboHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Pzt 11/3

1 stop7h 45m

Harare

Paz 17/3

2 stops19h 10m

R7 421

Johannesburg OR TamboHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 14/1

1 stop21h 50m

Harare

Cmt 24/2

2 stops14h 45m

R7 477

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Average price of flights to Harare by month

Plan your trip from Johannesburg to Harare by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Harare is currently 1531.24 ZAR while a return flight costs 4839.79 ZAR. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Harare (average of R201). Flying from Johannesburg to Harare in April is currently the most expensive (average of R312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

R5 111

February

R5 073

March

R5 187

April

R5 906

May

R5 433

June

R5 130

July

R5 168

August

R5 490

September

R5 206

October

R3 919

November

R3 805

December

R4 240

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 8 Aralık 2023.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, Kenya Airways and fastjet from Johannesburg to Harare have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,8
Very Good
5 reviews

Comfort

8,8

Crew

8,8

Food

8,0

Overall

8,8

Entertainment

8,4

Boarding

9,2

Reviews

1 / 1

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

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

Comfort

8,8

Crew

8,8

Food

8,0

Overall

8,8

Entertainment

8,4

Boarding

9,2

Reviews

1 / 1

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

8,2
Very Good
14 reviews
8,8
Very Good
5 reviews

Comfort

8,8

Crew

8,8

Food

8,0

Overall

8,8

Entertainment

8,4

Boarding

9,2

Reviews

1 / 1

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

7,0
Good
29 reviews
8,8
Very Good
5 reviews

Comfort

8,8

Crew

8,8

Food

8,0

Overall

8,8

Entertainment

8,4

Boarding

9,2

Reviews

1 / 1

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

6,0
Okay
1 review
8,8
Very Good
5 reviews

Comfort

8,8

Crew

8,8

Food

8,0

Overall

8,8

Entertainment

8,4

Boarding

9,2

Reviews

1 / 1

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

Average temperature in Harare by month

Plan your trip to Harare by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. November sees the highest average temperature while June sees the lowest average temperature. Temperature data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

HRE

Temperature

15 - 22 °C

Average rainfall in Harare by month

Keep in mind the precipitation totals in Harare by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. Harare sees an average of 70.00 precipitation per year with the most occurring in January. Precipitation data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

HRE

Rainfall

2 - 191 mm

Related info for your journey

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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Harare

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Harare take you from South Africa to Zimbabwe in just over an hour and a half. You’ll arrive at Harare International Airport (HRE) ready to explore Zimbabwe’s capital city. All wide, open avenues and ultra-modern buildings, it’s home to attractions like the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and National Botanic Gardens. Plus, a Johannesburg to Harare flight serves as a springboard to numerous game reserves, wineries and animal sanctuaries within day-tripping distance. Here’s everything you need to know in order to start planning your trip today.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Harare?

Flights from Johannesburg to Harare take an average of 1 hour 35 minutes. Which airlines operate flights from Johannesburg to Harare?Flag carrying airlines that offer flights from Johannesburg to Harare are Zimbabwe Airlines, South African Airways and British Airways. The low-cost airline, fastjet, also operates on this route.

How frequent are flights between Johannesburg and Harare?

There are around nine flights from Johannesburg to Harare every day, so you’ve got plenty of choice when it comes to planning your journey.

Which airports serve Johannesburg and Harare?

Your flight from Johannesburg to Harare will depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive into Harare International Airport (HRE) in Zimbabwe.

Which direct flight route between Johannesburg and Harare is cheapest?

For the cheapest tickets, fly from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport to Harare International Airport, and use the Cheapflights search tool to find the best deals. If you can be flexible on dates, even by a day or two, this could have a big impact on the price of your ticket.

What is there to do in Harare?

All roomy avenues punctuated by glassy skyscrapers and dotted with blooming flowers, Zimbabwe’s capital city is certainly easy on the eye. And it’s even more so in areas like the National Botanic Gardens and Mukuvisi Woodlands wildlife reserve, just outside the centre. Indeed, safaris are a big reason many book flights from Johannesburg to Harare, although the city’s urban side has plenty to offer, too. Culture is covered thanks to the National Archives of Zimbabwe and National Gallery of Zimbabwe, to name just two places to add to your list. If you’re wondering how the weather compares, Zimbabwe benefits from an elevated position and gentle south-easterly breeze, which keeps its average annual temperature around a pleasant 18°C. For cheap flights from Johannesburg to Harare, use the Search Flights box to find the best deals.

How busy are the airports in Johannesburg and Harare?

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), as the principal gateway in South Africa and the only international airport in the city of Johannesburg, can get very busy. It is advisable to get there at least 2-3 hours before your flight to Harare. It is located approximately one hour away via public transport from the city centre and employs six terminals. Most international flights depart from Terminals A1 and A2 but some also use Terminal B. British Airways, Airlink and flag carrier South African Airways employ O. R. Tambo International as a flight operations centre. Flights to Harare from Johannesburg terminate at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) which is around 25 minutes by vehicle from Central Harare. It employs a single terminal building for all flight activity and is the headquarters for low budget carrier Fastjet Zimbabwe.

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Harare?

There are at least four airlines offering daily direct flights to Harare from Johannesburg consisting of mostly morning and afternoon departures. Discount carriers Airlink and Fastjet Zimbabwe are two of them, with travel times of approximately one hour and 35 minutes while South African Airways and British Airways are major airlines with departures taking about one hour and 40 minutes to Harare. Airlink, Fastjet and Qatar Airways also provide services using additional routes between these two cities. Airlink flights from Johannesburg connect via Mbombela (Nelspruit) and/or Cape Town but Fastjet journeys involve stopovers at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe before continuing to Harare. Qatar trips make stopovers at Doha and Lusaka, Zambia en route to the Zimbabwean capital.

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg and Harare?

Fastjet offers regular daily service from O. R. Tambo with connections at Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) lasting around 30 minutes for overall flight times of two hours and 45 minutes. The quickest Airlink flights involve stopovers of about two hours at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) with journeys lasting about seven hours and 15 minutes. Some Airlink departures require two stops of approximately one hour and 15 minutes at Mbombela Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and another about 18 hours and 30 minutes at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). The fastest flights on this route take about 26 hours and 30 minutes, but some can last nearly 31 hours. Occasionally, Airlink flights substitute Skukuza Airport (SZK) for Mbombela Kruger Mpumalanga International as the initial stopover point before making the second connection at Cape Town and these trips last about 27 hours and 30 minutes. Qatar flights to Harare from Johannesburg require comparatively brief stops at Doha International Airport (DOH), lasting approximately three hours and another of one hour and 30 minutes at Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), so you should expect journey times of around 21 hours and 30 minutes via this route. Direct flights are considerably less expensive than those making connections in almost all cases.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Harare?

South African citizens and foreign passport holders resident in the country do not require a visa or passport to travel on flights to Harare from Johannesburg.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Harare from Johannesburg?

If you book a flight to Harare from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Harare, which is the city’s only airport. Harare (HRE) is located 12,3 km from the centre of Harare. There are 16 flights from Johannesburg to Harare per day from 11 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Harare for under R3 300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Harare for under R3 300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on FlySafair for just R3 218, but on average you can expect to pay R3 672.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Harare for under R3 300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Johannesburg to Harare under R3 300. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Harare is less than R3 672.

Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg to Harare for under R5 600?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to Harare within the next 7 days for less than R5 600.

What days are direct flights available from Johannesburg to Harare?

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Thursday.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to Harare on average per day?

Per day, 2 flights depart from Johannesburg to Harare on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Harare?

FlySafair, Airlink, and South African can get you from Johannesburg to Harare in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 962 km between Johannesburg and Harare. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Harare round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Harare is FlySafair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R3 218 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Airlink and South African, starting at R3 521 and R3 691 round-trip. FlySafair is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Harare one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for FlySafair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R1 174. Users have also found prices from R1 590 and R2 593 on Airlink and South African, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Harare?

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Harare?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg to Harare on time: United Airlines (94%), South African (91%), Airlink (89%).

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Harare?

While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Harare is generally R6 812, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R1 027. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Harare), you can expect to pay R3 218 for that flight.

What does JNB to HRE mean?

This is defined as Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Harare Airport (HRE). Codes like Harare Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Johannesburg to Harare?

Some of the most eco-friendly airlines that serve the route between Harare and Johannesburg are South African Airways, British Airways and Airlink. British Airways are one of the most sustainability-forward airlines out there. Their BA Better Community fund creates an amazing workplace along with reducing emissions and waste. It contributes to their customers and partners while striving to build a resilient and responsible business. The South African Airways Group also strives to be a leader in eco-friendly practices in the aviation world. They are working towards reducing waste, noise pollution and carbon footprint, operating the most energy- and water-efficient practices and increasing awareness among employees. Airlink recognises the need to address climate change through their environmental program and is holistic in their approach to ensure continuous improvement through partnerships and smarter ways of operating.

How can I fly more sustainably from Johannesburg to Harare?

There are many ways in which you can incorporate sustainability into your travels. One of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to choose direct flights over those with stopovers. Luckily, due to the short distance to Harare from Johannesburg – about one hour 40 minutes, the flights available are all direct. Another way to reduce waste is to make sure you bring your own reusable water bottle for your flight, and maybe even pack some food and snacks for the way. By not purchasing food at the airport, you are saving copious amounts of plastic.

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