How long is the flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

For as low as R6 610, South African can have you in South Africa from Zimbabwe in 1h 25m. The distance from Zimbabwe to South Africa is about 681 km. Most flights are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zimbabwe to South Africa one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is FlySafair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R1 525. However, be on the lookout for offers from Airlink and South African, as they are both options that can get you from Zimbabwe to South Africa for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Zimbabwe to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zimbabwe to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Find flight deals from Zimbabwe to South Africa

Round-trip from	R2 892
One-way from	R1 685
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R3 586
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Good one-way deal	R1 854 or less

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa (average of R3 817). Flying from Zimbabwe to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 436). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZW to ZA?

When flying from Zimbabwe to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 53% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Zimbabwe to South Africa

The most flights from ZW0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

How often are flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zimbabwe to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zimbabwe to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Zimbabwe to South Africa flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth African from Zimbabwe to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

91 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

91 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

91 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

FlySafair

8,3

Very Good

136 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

91 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

South African

7,7

Good

65 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

91 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

330 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

91 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

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How long is the flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa?
For as low as R6 610, South African can have you in South Africa from Zimbabwe in 1h 25m. The distance from Zimbabwe to South Africa is about 681 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zimbabwe to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is FlySafair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R1 525. However, be on the lookout for offers from Airlink and South African, as they are both options that can get you from Zimbabwe to South Africa for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Zimbabwe to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zimbabwe to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa (average of R3 817). Flying from Zimbabwe to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R5 436). 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.

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FlySafair	CheapestR1 181	AverageR5 570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FlySafair flights
Cemair	CheapestR1 640	AverageR3 555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Cemair flights
Airlink	CheapestR1 872	AverageR7 559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
fastjet	CheapestR2 093	AverageR5 159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search fastjet flights
South African	CheapestR2 173	AverageR5 565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR5 169	AverageR7 222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Find hourly flight availability from Zimbabwe to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 October 2026.

When flying from Zimbabwe to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 53% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Zimbabwe to South Africa

The most flights from ZW0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

How often are flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zimbabwe to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zimbabwe to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, FlySafair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Zimbabwe to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Zimbabwe to South Africa flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth African from Zimbabwe to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

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Can I find deals for flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zimbabwe to South Africa?

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Cheapest flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zimbabwe to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.

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Direct flights from Zimbabwe to South Africa
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