How many flights from Cape Town to Harare are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.7% of flights from Cape Town to Harare were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that direct flights are less common on this route, and travelers should generally expect at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Harare?

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Harare has a duration of 3 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 2172 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take significantly longer, with a median duration of 7 hours. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How much more do direct flights from Cape Town to Harare cost?

Historically, direct flights from Cape Town to Harare cost approximately 12% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight in the trailing 90 days was $368, while connecting flights had a median price of $329. Direct flights represent about 4.4% of the available options, indicating they are less common but offer a time-saving convenience at a slightly higher cost.

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Cape Town to Harare: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Harare

Fares for flights from Cape Town to Harare typically range from $273–$501, with a median of $368. Right now, fares are above the typical level, but 51% of recent fares were still classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Cape Town to Harare.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Harare, April stands out with a median fare of $287. Following closely, July offers a median fare of $292, and March presents another favorable option with a median of $309. These months generally provide more economical options for your travel.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Harare takes about 3h 10m, including connections. While direct flights from Cape Town to Harare are uncommon, most itineraries connect at least once. For connecting flights, the median journey time is approximately 7h 0m, with most connecting itineraries involving one stopover.

The distance between Cape Town and Harare is 2172 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is longer than short-haul but shorter than long-haul international travel, often requiring a few hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Harare

Regular price: $379 - $626

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Harare is USD 379 to USD 626. The current lowest deal is USD 391 with Safair, for travel from Oct 8-Oct 17.

now $391

Low $379

High $626

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Harare

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to HRE is October, with a median price of $264. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $606. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $264

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $606

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Harare

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Harare

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$585

$423

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$589

$434

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$589

$441

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$539

$443

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$574

$444

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$476

$445

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$585 → $423

28%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$589 → $434

26%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$589 → $441

25%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$578 → $441

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Harare

Cape Town - Harare route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Harare are above the typical level, with 51% of recent fares considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April, July, and March offer the lowest median prices for flights from CPT to HRE.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Direct flights from Cape Town to Harare typically take 3 hours and 10 minutes, while connecting flights average 7 hours.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.7% of flights from Cape Town to Harare are direct, with connecting flights typically having one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is a carrier that offers direct flights on the Cape Town to Harare route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Harare are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Cape Town to Harare.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$409

Harare main airports to arrive at

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International is the primary airport for flights arriving in Harare from Cape Town.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$408

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Cheapest

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International is a useful alternative within Zimbabwe, avoiding international border crossings.

📍 ~440 km from Harare (reachable by car, approx. 5-6 hours driving).

💸 Flights from ~$594

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Sep 18

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From CPT

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Harare, Zimbabwe

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$2,363

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Harare, Zimbabwe

79% AI deal score

$2,380

$1,406

Save $974

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From CPT

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Harare, Zimbabwe

78% AI deal score

$2,243

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Harare, Zimbabwe

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

Historically, the best deals for flights from Cape Town to Harare are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $323. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $436, while booking 7-13 days out averages $474. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $558.

In the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Cape Town to Harare is considered to be $273 or less. The median price for this route has been $368. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of deals observed at $501 or more. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $273, it represents a strong value.

Across the trailing quarter, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Harare historically include April, with a median price of $287, and July, with a median price of $292. March also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $309. The annual median price for this route is $368, so these months typically offer savings compared to the overall average.

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Cape Town to Harare: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Harare

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Harare

Regular price: $379 - $626

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Harare is USD 379 to USD 626. The current lowest deal is USD 391 with Safair, for travel from Oct 8-Oct 17.

now $391

Low $379

High $626

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Harare

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to HRE is October, with a median price of $264. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $606. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $264

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $606

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Harare

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Harare

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$585

$423

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$589

$434

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$589

$441

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$539

$443

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$574

$444

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$476

$445

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$585 → $423

28%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$589 → $434

26%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$589 → $441

25%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$578 → $441

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Harare

Cape Town - Harare route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Harare are above the typical level, with 51% of recent fares considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April, July, and March offer the lowest median prices for flights from CPT to HRE.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Direct flights from Cape Town to Harare typically take 3 hours and 10 minutes, while connecting flights average 7 hours.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.7% of flights from Cape Town to Harare are direct, with connecting flights typically having one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is a carrier that offers direct flights on the Cape Town to Harare route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Harare are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Cape Town to Harare.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$409

Harare main airports to arrive at

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International is the primary airport for flights arriving in Harare from Cape Town.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$408

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Cheapest

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International is a useful alternative within Zimbabwe, avoiding international border crossings.

Harare, Zimbabwe

78% AI deal score

$2,244

$1,401

Save $843

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Harare

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Harare

Cape Town to Harare: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Harare

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Harare

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Harare

Direct flights from Cape Town to Harare

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Harare

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Harare

Cape Town - Harare route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airlink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Harare main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Harare

Best Elite deals to Harare

Dec 18

Oct 02

Sep 20

Sep 18

Sep 29

Sep 18

Dec 17

Sep 20

Sep 28

Sep 20

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Sep 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

How early should I book Cape Town to Harare flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Cape Town to Harare flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Harare?

How many flights from Cape Town to Harare are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Harare?

How much more do direct flights from Cape Town to Harare cost?

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Harare from other cities

Cape Town to Harare: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Harare

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Harare

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Harare

Direct flights from Cape Town to Harare

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Harare

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Harare

Cape Town - Harare route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airlink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Harare main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Harare

Best Elite deals to Harare

Dec 18

Oct 02

Sep 20

Sep 18

Sep 29

Sep 18

Dec 17

Sep 20

Sep 28

Sep 20

Sep 20

Sep 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

How early should I book Cape Town to Harare flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Cape Town to Harare flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Harare?