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June 22 - June 30

Cheapest

HRE - Cape Town

$412

$414

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June 22 - June 25

HRE - Cape Town

$454

$416

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June 19 - June 20

Earliest

HRE - Cape Town

$466

$419

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June 22 - June 24

HRE - Cape Town

$456

$422

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July 12 - July 15

HRE - Cape Town

$370

$425

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June 22 - June 29

HRE - Cape Town

$423

$426

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July 6 - July 15

HRE - Cape Town

$360

$429

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July 1 - July 15

HRE - Cape Town

$344

$430

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December 9 - December 14

Best

HRE - Cape Town

$876

$431

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September 22 - September 29

HRE - Cape Town

$432

$434

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Insights for flights from Harare to Cape Town

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town connect at least once, with only 7.1% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is involved, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This indicates that while direct flights from Harare to Cape Town are available, most travelers should expect to include a stop.

A typical journey from Harare to Cape Town takes about 12h 20m, including connections. This median duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights are not direct. Travelers should factor in this total travel time when planning their trip.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Harare to Cape Town? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $272. Following closely are January, with a median fare of $282, and November, where the median fare is $292. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

Fares from Harare to Cape Town typically range from $324–$656, with a median of $477. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only a small portion of recent fares, specifically 2%, were classified as a good price. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Harare to Cape Town

Regular price: $358 - $706

Prices for flights from Harare to Cape Town are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 358 USD and 706 USD. The current lowest deal is 414 USD with South African Airways, for travel from June 22 to June 30.

now $414

Low $358

High $706

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from HRE to CPT is February, with a median price of $272. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $703. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $272

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $703

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Direct flights from Harare to Cape Town

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Cape Town

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Kenya Airways

$424

$436

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$466

$419

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Kenya Airways

$393

$437

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$422

$436

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

South African Airways

$412

$414

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

South African Airways

$454

$416

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Harare to Cape Town

8 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 23

$888 → $436

51%

8 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 29

$899 → $448

50%

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

$897 → $448

50%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$885 → $437

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Cape Town

Harare - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Harare to Cape Town are near the typical level of $477.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Cape Town, with a median price of $272.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 12h 20m

Flights from Harare to Cape Town typically take 12 hours and 20 minutes, with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.1% of flights are direct. Most flights include one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Only 2% of recent deals for this route were considered good prices.

Harare main airports to depart from

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International is a good option for flights from Harare to Cape Town.

📍 ~20 km from Harare (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$414

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from Harare to Cape Town.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$414

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cape Town International is the primary airport for Cape Town, offering extensive domestic and international flight options.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$414

George (GRJ)

Cheapest

George Airport is a regional alternative with reliable domestic connections, though it is a significant distance from Cape Town.

📍 ~365 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$373

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth Airport is a major regional hub that can serve as a secondary backup for the Eastern Cape region.

📍 ~660 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$379

Upington (UTN)

Upington Airport is an alternative regional strip in the Northern Cape, but it is extremely remote from Cape Town.

📍 ~780 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$616

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$1,579

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from Harare to Cape Town is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $418. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees an average price of $490, while booking more than 60 days out typically results in a higher average price of $552. Planning your trip within the 28-59 day window can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Harare to Cape Town is considered cheap if it is priced at or below $324. The median price for this route has been $477. Fares above $656 are typically in the higher price range. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around the $324 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Harare to Cape Town are February, with a median price of $272, and January, with a median price of $282. November also shows a relatively low median price of $292. The annual median price for this route is $477, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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