Flight FAQs
From Harare to Johannesburg
What days are direct flights available from Harare to Johannesburg?
You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this flight route?
This flight path from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo was viewed by 5 466 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long does the flight from Harare to Johannesburg take?
Travellers can expect a direct flight to take approximately 2 hours, flying a distance of about 598 kilometres.
How many flights depart from Harare to Johannesburg on average per day?
On average, you can expect to see 18 flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo a day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 11% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 56% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 22% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 11% of flight departures
Does it rain more in Harare or Johannesburg?
Expected rainfall in Harare is less than in Johannesburg. You can expect this to be the case over the next 19 days.
Is Harare weather warmer or cooler than Johannesburg?
Our data indicates that the weather will be 29 °C on average in the month of October. The temperature in Johannesburg is typically colder than in Harare. If you're traveling when the temperature is at its warmest, push to plan early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. For the best results, search for flights well in advance or after peak season.
What airports serve Harare to Johannesburg flights?
Leaving for Johannesburg from Harare will involve taking a flight from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, which is the largest airport in Zimbabwe. It is a hub for Fastjet Zimbabwe and Air Zimbabwe. The airport serves flights to a large number of destinations like Cape Town, Windhoek Hosea Kutako, Addis Ababa, and Johannesburg. Once reaching Johannesburg, most passengers will land at O.R. Tambo International Airport, but some will land at Lanseria International Airport. Lanseria is a hub for Comair, Kulula, and Solenta Aviation and offers flights to Zanzibar, Cape Town, George, Durban, and Port Elizabeth.
Which airlines fly directly from Harare to Johannesburg?
Many nonstop, direct flights occur going into Johannesburg from Harare every day. These flights are offered by airlines including South African Airways, Hahn Air Services, and British Airways. Unlike some routes, direct flights between these locations often have less expensive tickets than a stopover flight. They are also going to be the shortest flights with the average length of a direct flight at 1h 40m. There are also many stopover flights into Johannesburg from Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airlines, RwandAir, and other airlines. Flights with a stopover will take 12h 55m-18h 30m to reach the destination.
What are the stopover options between Harare to Johannesburg?
There are many flights offered with a stop in between the departure and arrival locations. If there is a single stop, these flights will stop in places like Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi, Kigali Airport in Rwanda, or Lilongwe Airport in Malawi. Several other indirect flights stop in two locations such as Lusaka Airport and Addis Ababa Airport, Lilongwe Airport and Blantyre Airport, or Kigali Airport and Lusaka Airport. Flights with a single stop are around the same price as flights with two stops but may make it to the destination city quicker in some cases.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Harare to Johannesburg?
There is no need for a visa when going to Johannesburg from Harare if the trip will last less than 90 days. However, passengers will need to bring along a passport.
