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

Historically, approximately 4.5% of flights from Harare to Cape Town were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct flights are less common on this route, and travelers should generally anticipate at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Harare to Cape Town?

The typical direct flight from Harare to Cape Town has a duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 2172 kilometers. Flights with one stopover historically averaged around 7 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for these differing durations when planning their journey, depending on their chosen flight type.

How often do cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town are classified as frequent. This suggests that favorable fares for this route appear regularly. Travelers looking for good deals on this route typically have consistent opportunities to find them.

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2026-10-23 – 2026-10-29
HRE - Cape Town
82% AI deal score
$518
$341
Round trip
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Harare to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Cape Town

Most itineraries for flights from Harare to Cape Town connect at least once, with only 4.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that when searching for cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town, you will primarily encounter options that include at least one stop.

If you are wondering 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. January also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $282, followed by November at $292. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower-priced flights.

A typical journey from Harare to Cape Town takes about 3h 15m, including connections. This median duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route. While direct flights would take the same amount of time, most itineraries will involve a longer overall travel period due to layovers.

Fares for this route typically range from $349–$668, with a median of $548. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Harare to Cape Town

Regular price: $420 - $667

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

The regular price range for flights from Harare to Cape Town is between $420 and $667. The current lowest deal is $343 with South African Airways, for travel from Oct 23-Oct 29.

now $343

Low $420

High $667

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Harare to Cape Town is March, with a median price of $297. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $636. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $297

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $636

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Direct flights from Harare to Cape Town

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Cape Town

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Kenya Airways

$467

$403

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

South African Airways

$550

$425

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Kenya Airways

$522

$400

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Kenya Airways

$548

$416

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

South African Airways

$522

$425

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Kenya Airways

$519

$403

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 29 - Dec 31

$827 → $475

43%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$747 → $402

46%

4 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 19

$768 → $435

43%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$767 → $435

43%

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 for Harare to Cape Town are near the typical level, with a median of $548.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $272 for Harare to Cape Town.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 15m.

The median flight duration for direct flights from Harare to Cape Town is 3h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 4.5% of recent flights from Harare to Cape Town are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights.

Airlink is one airline that provides direct flight options from Harare to Cape Town.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Harare to Cape Town are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

Harare main airports to depart from

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International Airport (HRE) is a convenient departure point for flights to Cape Town.

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

💸 Flights from ~$400

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$400

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George Airport can be a useful alternative, offering reliable domestic connections to major South African hubs.

📍 ~400 km from Cape Town (reachable by car, ~4-5 hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~$363

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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From HRE

Elite

Oct 23

Cape Town, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$1,804

$1,272

Save $532

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Mar 30

Cape Town, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,337

$1,496

Save $841

From HRE

Elite

Mar 31

Cape Town, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,353

$1,496

Save $857

From HRE

Elite

Dec 23

Cape Town, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$1,982

$1,421

Save $561

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Oct 28

Cape Town, South Africa

73% AI deal score

$1,875

$1,455

Save $420

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Jan 19

Cape Town, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,683

$1,338

Save $345

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 29

Cape Town, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$2,010

$1,492

Save $518

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 30

Cape Town, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,993

$1,493

Save $500

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 29

Cape Town, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$2,041

$1,511

Save $530

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Dec 21

Cape Town, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$2,128

$1,567

Save $561

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 28

Cape Town, South Africa

71% AI deal score

$1,975

$1,488

Save $487

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Oct 19

Cape Town, South Africa

71% AI deal score

$1,928

$1,490

Save $438

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Harare to Cape Town is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $418. Booking within 6 days of departure saw average prices rise to approximately $490, while booking more than 60 days out resulted in an average price of $552. Planning your trip within the recommended window can help secure more favorable fares.

Historically, a fare of $349 or less for a flight from Harare to Cape Town is considered a good price. Across the trailing quarter, the median price for this route was $548. Prices typically ranged up to $668 for the higher end of fares during this period. Aiming for a price at or below $349 would be considered a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Harare to Cape Town include February, with a median price of $272, and January, with a median price of $282. November also showed a median price of $292. The annual median price for this route was $548, indicating that these specific months offer significantly lower fares compared to the overall average.

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Harare to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Harare to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Cape Town

Direct flights from Harare to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Cape Town

Harare - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in February for the best prices.

Direct flights take 3h 15m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Airlink offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Harare main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

When is the best time to book flights from Harare to Cape Town?

What's a cheap fare from Harare to Cape Town?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Harare to Cape Town?

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

How long is the flight from Harare to Cape Town?

How often do cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town come up?

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Flights to Cape Town from other cities

Harare to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Harare to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Cape Town

Direct flights from Harare to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Cape Town

Harare - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in February for the best prices.

Direct flights take 3h 15m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Airlink offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Harare main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

Oct 23

Mar 30

Mar 31

Dec 23

Oct 28

Jan 19

Sep 29

Sep 30

Sep 29

Dec 21

Sep 28

Oct 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

When is the best time to book flights from Harare to Cape Town?

What's a cheap fare from Harare to Cape Town?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Harare to Cape Town?