Are direct flights from Cape Town to Harare always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be significantly cheaper, though they will extend your travel duration. Your preference for convenience versus cost will determine the best option for your trip.

Can flexible travel dates help on Cape Town to Harare flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Using a flexible date search tool can help you identify the cheapest days to fly.

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Harare flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these additional expenses helps you calculate the true total cost of your flight.

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Cape Town to Harare: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Harare

For those looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Harare, fares typically range from $395–$602, with a median of $516. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Harare takes about 3h 10m, including connections. However, since most itineraries for this route connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer at 12h 35m, compared to 3h 10m for non-stop options.

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Harare is typically in July, with a median fare of $348. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $366. Fares in January are somewhat higher, with a median of $476.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.

The distance between Cape Town and Harare is 2172 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves a flight duration that can range from a few hours for direct services to much longer for itineraries with multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Harare

Regular price: $395 - $498

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

The regular price range for this route is between $395 and $498. The current lowest deal is $429 with South African Airways, for travel from November 5 to November 11.

now $429

Low $395

High $498

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Harare

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Harare is July, with a median price of $362. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $588. Prices are generally lower from January to December, including July, September, November, and December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $362

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $588

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Harare

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Harare

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$492

$457

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$529

$428

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$529

$435

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

TransAsia Airways

$488

$452

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$420

$482

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$439

$483

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$573 → $469

18%

2 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 7

$485 → $502

5 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 23

$425 → $466

10%

28 nights

Dec 23 - Jan 20

$453 → $494

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Harare

Cape Town - Harare route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Harare have been near the typical level of $516.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July and December offer the lowest median prices at $348 and $366.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 3h 10m, while connecting flights average 12h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 60% of recent flights from Cape Town to Harare have been direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$387

Harare main airports to arrive at

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$392

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Consider this airport for domestic travel within Zimbabwe, avoiding international border crossing requirements.

📍 ~360 km from Harare (significant driving distance, approx. 5-6 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$624

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Harare

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From CPT

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Dec 17

Harare, Zimbabwe

83% AI deal score

$1,918

$1,087

Save $831

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 06

Harare, Zimbabwe

83% AI deal score

$1,930

$1,088

Save $842

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 22

Harare, Zimbabwe

83% AI deal score

$1,984

$1,092

Save $892

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Nov 08

Harare, Zimbabwe

83% AI deal score

$1,865

$1,094

Save $771

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 09

Harare, Zimbabwe

81% AI deal score

$1,930

$1,158

Save $772

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 04

Harare, Zimbabwe

79% AI deal score

$2,129

$1,433

Save $696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 08

Harare, Zimbabwe

79% AI deal score

$2,112

$1,438

Save $674

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 13

Harare, Zimbabwe

78% AI deal score

$1,930

$1,336

Save $594

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 12

Harare, Zimbabwe

78% AI deal score

$1,930

$1,336

Save $594

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 10

Harare, Zimbabwe

78% AI deal score

$2,049

$1,433

Save $616

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 08

Harare, Zimbabwe

78% AI deal score

$2,020

$1,433

Save $587

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 12

Harare, Zimbabwe

78% AI deal score

$2,032

$1,437

Save $595

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers instead of direct routes may also present cheaper options.

Booking flights in advance, typically several weeks to a few months before your desired departure, can often result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings sometimes offer better rates than weekend purchases.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. While it may add to your ground transportation time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering alternative airports.

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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: $395 - $498

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

The regular price range for this route is between $395 and $498. The current lowest deal is $429 with South African Airways, for travel from November 5 to November 11.

now $429

Low $395

High $498

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Harare

July

Cheapest

Flights from $362

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $588

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Harare

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Harare

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$492

$457

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$529

$428

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$529

$435

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

TransAsia Airways

$488

$452

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$420

$482

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$439

$483

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$573 → $469

18%

2 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 7

$485 → $502

5 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 23

$425 → $466

10%

28 nights

Dec 23 - Jan 20

$453 → $494

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Harare

Cape Town - Harare route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Harare have been near the typical level of $516.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July and December offer the lowest median prices at $348 and $366.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 3h 10m, while connecting flights average 12h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 60% of recent flights from Cape Town to Harare have been direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$387

Harare main airports to arrive at

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$392

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Consider this airport for domestic travel within Zimbabwe, avoiding international border crossing requirements.

Harare, Zimbabwe

78% AI deal score

$2,032

$1,437

Save $595

South African Airways

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 near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Connecting flights are common

Airlink offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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 17

Dec 06

Dec 22

Nov 08

Dec 09

Nov 04

Nov 08

Dec 13

Dec 12

Nov 10

Nov 08

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Harare?

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Harare?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cape Town to Harare?

Are direct flights from Cape Town to Harare always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Cape Town to Harare flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Harare flights?

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 near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Connecting flights are common

Airlink offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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 17

Dec 06

Dec 22

Nov 08

Dec 09

Nov 04

Nov 08

Dec 13

Dec 12

Nov 10

Nov 08

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Harare?

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Harare?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cape Town to Harare?