Cheap flights from South Africa to Zimbabwe from R1 555

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — HRE
Jun 9 — Jun 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Zimbabwe

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

Thu 5/117:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Fri 20/1119:00
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 5/5R3 584
Mon 5/1016:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Wed 7/1010:00
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 5/5R3 748
Wed 15/77:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Tue 28/719:00
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 6/5R3 813
Thu 9/77:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Thu 20/819:00
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 9/5R3 895
Tue 12/516:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Tue 19/519:00
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 5/5R3 912
Tue 18/816:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Wed 19/819:00
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 8/5R3 928
Fri 22/57:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Mon 25/519:00
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 6/5R3 977
Tue 4/87:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Wed 5/819:00
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 6/5R3 993
Sun 17/57:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Sun 24/518:45
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 6/5R4 010
Mon 11/516:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Sat 16/519:00
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 5/5R4 059
Wed 20/57:10
JNB
-
HRE
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Wed 10/619:00
HRE
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 9/5R4 075
Mon 1/613:05
JNB
-
VFA
Nonstop1h 45m
FlySafair
Fri 5/615:50
VFA
-
JNB
Nonstop1h 50m
FlySafair
Deal found 6/5R4 206

Find flight deals from South Africa to Zimbabwe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Zimbabwe flight deals. Data was last updated 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R3 584

One-way from

R1 555

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R3 781

Good round-trip deal

R3 642 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 737 or less
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 5/11-20/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • South Africa to Zimbabwe
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • South Africa to Zimbabwe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R1 255 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R808 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Zimbabwe.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Zimbabwe.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

16:10-18:00

Nonstop1h 50m

Harare

Sat 15/8

19:00-20:50

Nonstop1h 50m

R3 879

JohannesburgHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

7:10-9:00

Nonstop1h 50m

Harare

Tue 28/7

10:00-11:50

Nonstop1h 50m

R4 157

JohannesburgVictoria Falls

JNB - VFA

JNBVFA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

11:35-13:20

Nonstop1h 45m

Victoria Falls

Sun 28/6

12:25-14:10

Nonstop1h 45m

R5 336

JohannesburgVictoria Falls

JNB - VFA

JNBVFA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

10:00-11:45

Nonstop1h 45m

Victoria Falls

Sat 22/8

12:25-14:10

Nonstop1h 45m

R5 336

JohannesburgVictoria Falls

JNB - VFA

JNBVFA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

11:35-13:20

Nonstop1h 45m

Victoria Falls

Fri 17/7

12:25-14:10

Nonstop1h 45m

R5 352

JohannesburgHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

6:20-8:05

Nonstop1h 45m

Harare

Sat 17/10

13:30-15:15

Nonstop1h 45m

R5 712

JohannesburgHarare

JNB - HRE

JNBHRE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

6:20-8:05

Nonstop1h 45m

Harare

Fri 21/8

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

R5 876
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBulawayo

JNB - BUQ

JNBBUQ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

14:20-15:35

Nonstop1h 15m

Bulawayo

Sun 19/7

12:35-13:55

Nonstop1h 20m

R6 448

JohannesburgBulawayo

JNB - BUQ

JNBBUQ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

7:15-8:30

Nonstop1h 15m

Bulawayo

Sun 19/7

9:15-10:45

Nonstop1h 30m

R6 448

JohannesburgBulawayo

JNB - BUQ

JNBBUQ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

7:15-8:30

Nonstop1h 15m

Bulawayo

Mon 10/8

9:15-10:45

Nonstop1h 30m

R6 448

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Zimbabwe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Zimbabwe

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

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Zimbabwe. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zimbabwe (average of R3 404). Flying from South Africa to Zimbabwe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R4 877). 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 ZA to ZW?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to Zimbabwe in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Zimbabwe. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Zimbabwe

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Zimbabwe. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 May 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to ZW0 are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Zimbabwe delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between South Africa and Zimbabwe have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 South Africa to Zimbabwe flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zimbabwe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zimbabwe. 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 Zimbabwe. Reviews last updated 10 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth African from South Africa to Zimbabwe. 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.

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Reviews

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
8,5
Very Good

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Reviews

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

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Reviews

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

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Reviews

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

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Zimbabwe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve South Africa to Zimbabwe flights?

    South Africa serves a number of flights to Zimbabwe through the two Johannesburg airports: The O.R. Tambo International Airport, and the Lanseria International Airport. The O.R. Tambo International Airport is located just 20 km East of the city of Johannesburg, which is easily accessible by car or public transit. The Lanseria International Airport can be reached by car or taxi. Flights from these airports are available to the Harare and Victoria Falls airports in Zimbabwe.

  • Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to Zimbabwe?

    A large number of airlines offer direct flights between various South African cities and major Zimbabwe airports. British Airways operated by Kulula services a one hour and 40-minute flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls. With South African Airlines, you will find a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Harare with the same amount of travel time. Airlink and Fastjet are additional airline options with nonstop flight service. If you are flying out of Cape Town International Airport, RwandAir offers a nonstop flight to Harare, which takes three hours and 20 minutes.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to Zimbabwe?

    All flights between the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Zimbabwe are direct, nonstop flights. However, there are South African Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls which include a single stop in Cape Town. MANGO and British Airways services one-stop flights to Zimbabwe with layovers in Windhoek. On some occasions, Kenya Airways has flights to Zimbabwe with one or two stopovers in Kenya airports.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to Zimbabwe?

    South African citizens can enter Zimbabwe without a valid passport for up to three months. Other international travellers are required to have a valid visa or passport with at least two blank pages. Visas that last only three to six months will need to be shown to border officers along with proof of a return ticket back to your country of origin. It is important for Zimbabwe officers to receive proof that your stay will not extend past the allowed amount of time.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Zimbabwe?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Zimbabwe in 1h 45m. Fly via FlySafair, Airlink, or Kenya Airways to get the fastest option. South Africa and Zimbabwe are separated by a distance of 927 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R399 on Lift. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include FlySafair from R538 and South African from R577 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Zimbabwe 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 South Africa to Zimbabwe?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zimbabwe (average of R3 404). Flying from South Africa to Zimbabwe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R4 877). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from South Africa to Zimbabwe?

    Several airlines have been adopting and implementing eco-friendly practices and initiatives all across the world. It’s worth noting that if you’d like to fly to Zimbabwe from South Africa with one of these airlines, you’re in luck, as several such airlines offer flights to Zimbabwe from South Africa. Some of these airlines include British Airways, South African Airways, and RwandAir. To reduce its impact on the environment, RwandAir has purchased a couple of energy-efficient airplanes which consume less fuel and emit less toxic gases. To lessen its carbon footprint, South African Airways has increased its use of recycled products. It also plans to power its head office by generating clean energy. In attempts to be more eco-friendly, British Airways has invested in new and fuel-efficient planes, increased its operation efficiency, and partnered with sustainable aviation fuel companies.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from South Africa to Zimbabwe?

    There are numerous ways you can fly sustainably to Zimbabwe from South Africa. They include flying during the day, as flights during the night usually lead to the formation of clouds that hinder Earth-emitted radiation from escaping and packing lightly, given that flights with heavy luggage usually consume more fuel and emit more carbon gases than flights with light luggage. Purchasing carbon offsets every time you fly is also a way you can fly sustainably, as the proceeds received from the sale of carbon offsets usually go towards funding projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gases emitted by flights. Judging by the fact that these tips have proven effective, if you’re a fan of sustainable travel, you should put them into practice.

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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Zimbabwe

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Zimbabwe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR1 036AverageR4 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CemairCheapestR2 111AverageR5 449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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fastjetCheapestR2 447AverageR4 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR2 640AverageR5 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR2 666AverageR6 413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 190AverageR8 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Hahn Air SystemsCheapestR3 753AverageR5 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 591AverageR6 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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