Cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town from R3 864

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRE — CPT
May 28 — Jun 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Harare to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or July, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Harare to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harare to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2026.

Mon 10/811:55
HRE
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 16/814:25
CPT
-
HRE
2 stops25h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/4R6 968
Mon 22/611:55
HRE
-
CPT
2 stops25h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 25/614:25
CPT
-
HRE
3 stops20h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/4R6 984
Mon 17/82:30
HRE
-
CPT
2 stops11h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 25/87:20
CPT
-
HRE
1 stop32h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/4R7 017
Wed 19/810:00
HRE
-
CPT
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/812:30
CPT
-
HRE
1 stop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R7 034
Mon 8/616:20
HRE
-
CPT
3 stops21h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 15/66:00
CPT
-
HRE
3 stops29h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/4R7 116
Mon 1/616:20
HRE
-
CPT
3 stops21h 15m
Kenya Airways
Fri 5/612:20
CPT
-
HRE
3 stops46h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R7 149
Mon 11/511:55
HRE
-
CPT
2 stops35h 40m
Kenya Airways
Mon 18/514:25
CPT
-
HRE
3 stops20h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/4R7 166
Thu 11/616:20
HRE
-
CPT
3 stops55h 15m
Kenya Airways
Thu 18/614:25
CPT
-
HRE
2 stops25h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/4R7 182
Wed 5/811:55
HRE
-
CPT
2 stops25h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 20/814:25
CPT
-
HRE
2 stops25h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R7 199
Sat 6/62:30
HRE
-
CPT
2 stops11h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 14/614:25
CPT
-
HRE
3 stops20h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/4R7 215
Mon 14/1216:20
HRE
-
CPT
3 stops21h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 22/1214:25
CPT
-
HRE
2 stops25h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R7 232

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harare (HRE) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 968

One-way from

R3 864

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 826

Good round-trip deal

R10 382 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 128 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 10/8-16/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Harare to Cape Town
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 19/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Harare to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R8 582 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 596 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Harare to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Harare to Cape Town Intl.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Fri 5/6

11:55-13:00

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

14:25-11:05

3 stops20h 40m

R6 968

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Fri 5/6

18:10-10:10

1 stop16h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

11:00-17:55

1 stop6h 55m

R8 470

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sat 24/10

7:10-12:40

1 stop5h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

7:00-12:40

1 stop5h 40m

R8 569

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Mon 1/6

17:05-22:50

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

9:55-16:25

1 stop6h 30m

R9 180

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Wed 30/9

17:05-22:50

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

7:00-12:40

1 stop5h 40m

R9 312

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 1/10

17:05-22:50

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

14:00-20:30

1 stop6h 30m

R9 874

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 17/9

7:10-12:40

1 stop5h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

9:55-16:25

1 stop6h 30m

R10 303
Fastest return journey

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 18/6

7:10-12:40

1 stop5h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

13:50-17:00

Nonstop3h 10m

R10 369

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 24/9

9:25-12:40

Nonstop3h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

6:05-12:40

1 stop6h 35m

R10 666
Cheapest one-way

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sun 6/9

17:05-22:50

1 stop5h 45m

R4 722

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Harare to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Harare to Cape Town?

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town. 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 Harare to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harare to Cape Town (average of R6 093). Flying from Harare to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 470). 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 HRE to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Harare to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 April 2026.

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 28 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,FlySafair, andSouth African from Harare to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

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

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

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

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

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

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

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

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

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 Harare to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Does the airport in Harare have sustainable practices?

    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) is a sustainable establishment and boasts green processes, measures, and principles to ensure eco-friendly airport operations. It has revamped its facilities to green buildings that use solar energy, natural ventilation, natural light, and recycled wastewater. Moreover, the airline hub has plans to adopt modern technologies like electrically-powered shuttles to reduce carbon emissions. Its kitchens employ locally sourced food products, and the airport has adopted ways to recycle waste. Robert Gabriel Mugabe Airport is also encouraging SAFs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Do the airlines plying this route have sustainable practices?

    Environmentally conscious passengers plying the route from Harare to Cape Town can book flights with South African Airlines, Airlink, and Hahn Air Systems, which release 55%, 43%, and 42% less carbon. In collaboration with SkyNRG, Boeing, and Sunchem, South African Airlines has a biofuel initiative to generate eco-friendly fuels. Additionally, the airline hub recycles onboard waste from domestic routes. Hahn Air Systems has a restoration project which targets carbon absorption from the atmosphere by planting trees. Airlink Airlines has plans to swap inefficient technologies with modern energy-saving alternatives.

  • What are Cape Town International Airport’s (CPT) efforts for sustainable air travel?

    Sustainability in the air travel sector is growing, and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is not being left behind. The Level 2 ACI carbon-accredited establishment has adopted sustainable practices such as utilizing energy-efficient lighting (LED), using battery-powered automobiles for ground transfers, and reducing airplane engine use with contact stands supplied with ground power. Its terminal buildings are outfitted with energy management systems that track and minimize energy consumption and sustainable air conditioning systems designed to harness natural light. Additionally, domestic routes’ wastes at the airline hub are recycled.

  • What airports serve Harare to Cape Town flights?

    When going to Cape Town out of Harare, passengers will board an aircraft at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. This is the largest airport in the country and the base of Air Zimbabwe, as well as a hub for Fastjet Zimbabwe. Once the flight is complete, passengers will arrive at Cape Town International Airport. This is the fourth busiest in Africa and the second busiest in South Africa. It has direct flights around the country as well as to other areas in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The airport is a hub for South African Express, Mango, and FlySafair.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Harare to Cape Town?

    There are a very limited number of direct, nonstop flights from Harare to Cape Town. RwandAir is the sole airline that offers these flights, which typically are in the early afternoon. These flights are much shorter than flights with stops along the way, but they also tend to be the most expensive options. The quickest flights will reach Cape Town in around 3h 20m, while some of the other flights can take up to 16h 00m. Several other airlines offer stopover flights, including South African Airways, British Airways, and Hahn Air Services.

  • What are the stopover options between Harare to Cape Town?

    All of the indirect, stopover flights with a single stop are going to touch down in O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. These flights are much less expensive than a direct flight but can take longer to reach Cape Town. The quickest stopover flights reach the destination at 5h 20m. Many of the stopover flights stop at more than one airport and can take longer to reach Cape Town. These flights will stop at Johannesburg as well as a location like King Shaka International Airport in Durban, George Airport, or Kimberley Airport.

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

    Flying into Cape Town from Harare does not require a visa as long as the trip will last no longer than 90 days. However, passengers will need to bring a passport to the airport.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Harare to Cape Town?

    If you book a flight from Harare to Cape Town, you will be flying from Harare to Cape Town Intl. Flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Harare (HRE) take 3h 15m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Harare to Cape Town per day from 4 airlines.

  • How popular is this Harare to Cape Town flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Harare to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Kenya Airways and Airlink fly from Harare to Cape Town in about 5h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 35m. The distance between Harare and Cape Town is about 2171 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Harare to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at R4 483, South African will fly you from Harare to Cape Town and back. In addition to South African, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Kenya Airways and Airlink - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R4 848 and R4 895, respectively. South African is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Harare to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Harare to Cape Town are FlySafair (R3 017), South African (R3 090), and Airlink (R3 247).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Harare to Cape Town?

    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 Harare to Cape Town on time: Qatar Airways (100%), KLM (100%), Airlink (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Harare to Cape Town?

    While on average a flight from Harare to Cape Town is generally R9 320, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 573. When looking at the most popular route, (Harare - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay R6 093 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Harare to Cape Town?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Harare to Cape Town flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Harare to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Harare to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Harare to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Harare to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Harare to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harare to Cape Town 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 Harare to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harare to Cape Town (average of R6 093). Flying from Harare to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 470). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Harare to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Harare to Cape Town. 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 28 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR4 483AverageR6 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 848AverageR6 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR4 895AverageR9 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlySafairCheapestR5 629AverageR6 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Cape Town

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Cape Town. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • To reduce your carbon footprint, travel light to reduce the freight load. Moreover, environmentally conscious passengers should consider flying coach rather than business or first-class, which has lower carbon emissions per seat.
  • Airport Carbon Accreditation is a useful resource for passengers who want to know how sustainable the airports in Cape Town or Harare are. The initiative recognizes airports with low carbon emissions.
  • The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe oversees ensuring that Robert Mugabe Airport complies with the policies of the International Civil Aviation Organization, which encourage the decarbonization of aviation.

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