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 was 1. This indicates that direct flights are less common on this route, and travelers should anticipate at least one stop when planning their journey.

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

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Harare has a median duration of 3 hours and 10 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2172 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 7 hours. Travelers should account for this difference in duration when choosing between direct and connecting options.

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 was $368, while connecting flights had a median price of $329. Direct flights accounted for about 4.4% of the total flights observed in the trailing 90 days, indicating they are less frequent but offer a time-saving convenience at a 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, prices are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 51% of recent fares are considered a good price, indicating a moderate availability of competitive offers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cape Town to Harare, the most economical times to fly are April, with a median fare of $287, followed by July at $292, and March at $309. These months offer the lowest median prices compared to other times of the year.

The journey from Cape Town to Harare covers a distance of 2172 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that falls within the medium-haul category.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Harare takes approximately 3h 10m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the actual travel time for connecting flights is closer to 7h 0m. Only 3.7% of recent fares are for direct flights from Cape Town to Harare, meaning that most itineraries connect at least once, typically involving one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Harare

Regular price: $465 - $588

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Harare is between 465 USD and 588 USD. The current lowest deal is 381 USD with Safair, for travel from Aug 20 to Aug 26.

now $381

Low $465

High $588

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Harare

Flights from CPT to HRE are cheapest in October, with a median price of $264. The most expensive month to fly 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

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

South African Airways

$668

$481

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

South African Airways

$729

$485

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

TransAsia Airways

$751

$424

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$744

$459

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$725

$490

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$665

$495

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$735 → $453

38%

1 night

Aug 20 - Aug 21

$662 → $420

37%

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$661 → $421

36%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$689 → $450

35%

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 from CPT to HRE are above the typical level at $381.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $264.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Direct flights from CPT to HRE typically take 3h 10m, connecting flights take 7h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.7% of recent flights from CPT to HRE are direct, with 1 stopover typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is one airline offering direct flights from Cape Town to Harare.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from CPT to HRE are frequent, appearing 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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$334

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 ~$334

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

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

📍 ~360 km from Harare (reachable by car, approx. 5-6 hours driving).

💸 Flights from ~$577

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Cape Town to Harare are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was 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.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Cape Town to Harare is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $273. The median price for this route historically has been $368. Prices tend to increase significantly above this threshold, with 75% of prices observed being $501 or less. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the $273 mark for the best value.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Harare include April, with a median price of $287, and July, with a median price of $292. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $309. The annual median price for this route is $368, indicating that these months offer notable 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: $465 - $588

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Harare is between 465 USD and 588 USD. The current lowest deal is 381 USD with Safair, for travel from Aug 20 to Aug 26.

now $381

Low $465

High $588

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Harare

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

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

South African Airways

$668

$481

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

South African Airways

$729

$485

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

TransAsia Airways

$751

$424

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$744

$459

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$725

$490

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Harare

Cape Town (CPT) - Harare (HRE)

Safair

$665

$495

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$735 → $453

38%

1 night

Aug 20 - Aug 21

$662 → $420

37%

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$661 → $421

36%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$689 → $450

35%

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 from CPT to HRE are above the typical level at $381.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $264.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Direct flights from CPT to HRE typically take 3h 10m, connecting flights take 7h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.7% of recent flights from CPT to HRE are direct, with 1 stopover typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is one airline offering direct flights from Cape Town to Harare.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from CPT to HRE are frequent, appearing 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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$334

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 ~$334

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

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

Harare, Zimbabwe

76% AI deal score

$2,149

$1,318

Save $831

From CPT

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Harare, Zimbabwe

72% AI deal score

$2,406

$1,617

Save $789

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Business Class

From CPT

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Harare, Zimbabwe

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$2,229

$1,618

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From CPT

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Harare, Zimbabwe

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$2,068

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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

Fly in October for the best prices

Direct flights take 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

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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?

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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

Fly in October for the best prices

Direct flights take 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

Aug 16

Sep 17

Aug 17

Aug 21

Aug 25

Aug 20

Sep 23

Sep 01

Aug 11

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Dec 09

Oct 06

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?