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Cheap Flight Deals from Harare to Johannesburg (HRE-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Harare to Johannesburg

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Harare to Johannesburg.
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10:00 - 11:50HRE-JNB
1h 50mdirect
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07:10 - 09:00JNB-HRE
1h 50mdirect
£131FlySafair
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Tue, 20 May - Wed, 21 May
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10:00 - 11:50HRE-JNB
1h 50mdirect
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07:10 - 09:00JNB-HRE
1h 50mdirect
£151FlySafair
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Wed, 7 May - Wed, 14 May
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10:00 - 11:50HRE-JNB
1h 50mdirect
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07:10 - 09:00JNB-HRE
1h 50mdirect
£157FlySafair
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Wed, 21 May - Sat, 24 May
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10:00 - 11:50HRE-JNB
1h 50mdirect
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20:10 - 21:55JNB-HRE
1h 45mdirect
Wed, 21 May - Wed, 31 Dec
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12:35 - 14:20HRE-JNB
1h 45mdirect
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20:10 - 21:50JNB-HRE
1h 40mdirect
£178South African
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Thu, 28 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
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18:40 - 20:25HRE-JNB
1h 45mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05JNB-HRE
1h 45mdirect
£188Airlink
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Fri, 16 May - Sun, 18 May
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17:05 - 18:50HRE-JNB
1h 45mdirect
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10:55 - 12:40JNB-HRE
1h 45mdirect
£189Airlink
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Sun, 27 Jul - Fri, 1 Aug
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10:00 - 11:50HRE-JNB
1h 50mdirect
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03:10 - 13:10JNB-HRE
10h 00m1 stop
Wed, 21 May - Tue, 30 Dec
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11:30 - 13:15HRE-JNB
1h 45mdirect
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14:00 - 15:30JNB-HRE
1h 30mdirect
£330Euroairlines
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Mon, 19 May - Fri, 23 May
South African Logo
12:35 - 14:20HRE-JNB
1h 45mdirect
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20:10 - 21:50JNB-HRE
1h 40mdirect
£710South African
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Tue, 10 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Harare to Johannesburg

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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HRE

Harare Airport is compact and efficient, with a straightforward layout. Renovations promise a more modern experience soon.

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JNB

For safe travel from JNB, use the Gautrain to reach Johannesburg suburbs like Sandton. It offers secure, reliable service.

Read more about JNBby Jessica Macdonald
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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Harare to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Harare to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Harare to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Harare to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost £152 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £191 and £190 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £322, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Harare to Johannesburg

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£121
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Harare to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Harare to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Harare to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Harare to Johannesburg flights

  • Where can I exchange currency at O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    There are at least three foreign exchange operators at O. R. Tambo International, including Travelex, American Express Foreign Exchange and Inter Africa Bureau de Change. A number of banks like Standard Bank, ABSA and Nedbank have branches on the premises, and you can also locate a few cashpoint machines in the international arrivals hall.

  • What is a convenient transport option from O. R. Tambo International Airport to Central Johannesburg?

    There is a Gautrain rail station between Terminals 1 and 2 at O. R. Tambo International, providing service to the Sandton business district, near the city centre. Metrobus and Putco operate local bus services from the airport to Central Johannesburg locations. Airport car hire, taxis, hotel shuttles and rideshare services like DiDi, Uber and Bolt are additional options.

  • What other cities are reachable from O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    Continuing flights from O. R. Tambo International Airport are possible to regional destinations like Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. You can also make connections to international cities including Gaborone, Botswana, and Windhoek, Namibia. Metrorail Gauteng connects Central Johannesburg to Pretoria and Soweto, or you can obtain a car hire and drive to Krugersdorp and Roodepoort.

  • Which hotels are available at O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    There are no onsite hotels located at O. R. Tambo International Airport, but there are a few within one mile of the airport complex. Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport, City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport and Garden Court Or Tambo International Airport are three nearby accommodations providing airport shuttle transfers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £161 for a one-way ticket and £174 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Harare to Johannesburg?

    Harare and Johannesburg are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Harare from Harare and will be arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Harare to Johannesburg?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Harare to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Harare to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Harare and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Harare to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Harare to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Harare to Johannesburg, Airlink or FlySafair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Harare to Johannesburg are Airlink and FlySafair. With an average price for the route of £181 and an overall rating of 8.6, Airlink is the most popular choice. FlySafair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £162 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Harare to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Harare to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Harare to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Harare is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Harare to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Harare with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Harare to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Harare up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Harare? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £126 or less one-way and £181 or less round-trip.
  • Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), or Harare Airport, is the principal international airport in Zimbabwe. It serves as a base of operations for national airline Air Zimbabwe and low-cost carrier Fastjet, which provide flights from Harare to Johannesburg. The airport is located approximately 12 miles from central Harare, with a single terminal for all flight operations.
  • A good number of airlines, including two Zimbabwean carriers, operate direct flights from Harare to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. You can also get one-stop service on this route, courtesy of LAM Mozambique Airlines, whose flights involve layovers at Maputo International Airport (MPM).
  • Unfortunately, there isn’t much in the way of public transport from Central Harare to Harare Airport. Riding a taxi to the airport is a common practice, and rideshare companies such as Lyft and Vaya are additional options. If you have accommodation in the city, check to see if they offer airport shuttle services.
  • Harare Airport has a couple of lounges where you can pass the time waiting for your boarding call to Johannesburg. Dzimbahwe Executive Lounge and South African Airways Baobab Premium Class Lounge are both located after security in the departures lounge and are accessible to all passengers with the purchase of a day pass.
  • To help make your travel experience a pleasant one, Harare Airport provides a range of services and facilities for the convenience of passengers on flights to Johannesburg. Left luggage facilities, medical services, a post office and an airport police station are just a few.
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Prefer to fly direct from Harare to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Harare Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, +13 more

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, +14 more

Tuesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +11 more

Air France, Airlink, +12 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, +14 more

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, +15 more

Thursday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +11 more

Air France, Airlink, +12 more

Friday

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, +14 more

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, +15 more

Saturday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +11 more

Air France, Airlink, +12 more

Sunday

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, +14 more

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, +15 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Harare

Monday

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, +14 more

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, +15 more

Tuesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +11 more

Air France, Airlink, +12 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, +14 more

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, +15 more

Thursday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +12 more

Air France, Airlink, +13 more

Friday

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, +14 more

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, +15 more

Saturday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +11 more

Air France, Airlink, +12 more

Sunday

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, +14 more

Air France, Air Zimbabwe, +15 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Harare to Johannesburg

 
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8.6
AirlinkOverall score based on 67 reviews
6.6Entertainment
8.3Comfort
9.0Crew
8.5Boarding
8.0Food
Airline reviews

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

8.0 ExcellentDaniel, Jan 2025JNB - WDH
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Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"

Left early, arrived early, great crew, even had all our luggage which is always a bonus when Johannesburg is involved.

I lost my checkin baggage from Harare to Johannesburg. I nearly missed my connection flight. The plane was delayed for more than 2 hours without any communication from the team on the ground.

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

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