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

Across the trailing 90 days, 1% of flights from Harare to Cape Town were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should anticipate that most available options will involve 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. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 8 hours and 45 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

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

Historically, direct flights from Harare to Cape Town typically cost 22% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $765, while connecting flights had a median price of $626 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights accounted for 0.9% of the available options during this period.

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2026-10-31 – 2026-11-04
HRE - Cape Town
83% AI deal score
$691
$416
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$526
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2026-11-01 – 2026-11-07
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Harare to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Cape Town

Most itineraries from Harare to Cape Town connect at least once, with only 1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Harare to Cape Town are rare, you'll primarily find options that include at least one stop on your journey.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town, fares typically range from $565 to $698, with a median price of $627. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Harare to Cape Town? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $534. Other cost-effective months include November, where the median fare is $566, and October, with a median fare of $575. Planning your trip during these months could help you secure a better price.

A typical journey from Harare to Cape Town takes about 3h 15m for non-stop flights. However, since most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections extends to approximately 9h 55m. This significant difference highlights the impact of stopovers on overall travel time for this route.

How much is a round trip from Harare to Cape Town

Regular price: $553 - $725

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

The regular price range for this route is between 553 USD and 725 USD. The current lowest deal is 416 USD with Safair, for travel from Oct 31-Nov 4.

now $416

Low $553

High $725

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 $534. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $668. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $534

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $668

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Harare to Cape Town

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Cape Town

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Regional Air Lines

$704

$537

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Regional Air Lines

$658

$540

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$699

$560

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Regional Air Lines

$699

$489

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$704

$526

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Cape Town

Harare (HRE) - Cape Town (CPT)

Safair

$695

$513

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 4

$691 → $417

40%

4 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 20

$759 → $503

34%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$768 → $514

33%

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

$751 → $500

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Cape Town

Harare - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Harare to Cape Town are near the typical level of $627.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $534.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 15m

Direct flights to Cape Town typically take 3h 15m, while connecting flights average 9h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes being dominant for this journey.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Harare to Cape Town.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Harare main airports to depart from

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$390

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 ~$403

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George Airport (GRJ) offers reliable domestic connections, making it a practical alternative for Cape Town.

📍 ~430 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$393

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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From HRE

Elite

Nov 16

Cape Town, South Africa

71% AI deal score

$1,768

$1,544

Save $224

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From HRE

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Dec 14

Cape Town, South Africa

71% AI deal score

$1,920

$1,595

Save $325

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Business Class

From HRE

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Nov 04

Cape Town, South Africa

71% AI deal score

$1,846

$1,596

Save $250

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Dec 07

Cape Town, South Africa

71% AI deal score

$1,958

$1,620

Save $338

South African Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Oct 28

Cape Town, South Africa

71% AI deal score

$1,935

$1,622

Save $313

South African Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Oct 28

Cape Town, South Africa

71% AI deal score

$1,905

$1,624

Save $281

South African Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Dec 14

Cape Town, South Africa

70% AI deal score

$1,780

$1,561

Save $219

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Business Class

From HRE

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Dec 14

Cape Town, South Africa

70% AI deal score

$1,761

$1,561

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Business Class

From HRE

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Dec 14

Cape Town, South Africa

70% AI deal score

$1,807

$1,561

Save $246

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Business Class

From HRE

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Dec 14

Cape Town, South Africa

70% AI deal score

$1,779

$1,561

Save $218

South African Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Dec 14

Cape Town, South Africa

70% AI deal score

$1,807

$1,594

Save $213

South African Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Dec 14

Cape Town, South Africa

70% AI deal score

$1,806

$1,595

Save $211

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the best time to book flights from Harare to Cape Town is 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked within 0-6 days of departure averaged around $665. For bookings made 60+ days out, the average price was $576, representing a notable saving. Prices typically increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $677.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Harare to Cape Town is considered to be $565 or less. The median price for this route has been $627. Fares around $698 or higher are typically in the more expensive range, representing the top 25% of prices observed.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Harare to Cape Town are February, November, and October. In February, the median price was $534, while November saw a median of $566. October also offered a median price of $575. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $627.

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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 near the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 3h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airlink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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

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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 near the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 3h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airlink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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

Nov 16

Dec 14

Nov 04

Dec 07

Oct 28

Oct 28

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 14

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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?