What percentage of Harare to Nairobi flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 31% of flights from Harare to Nairobi were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Harare to Nairobi?

The typical direct flight time from Harare to Nairobi is approximately 3 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 1954 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 9 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Harare to Nairobi come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Harare to Nairobi are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable prices for this route. The availability of deals has been consistently observed across the trailing 30 days, indicating a steady stream of options.

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Harare to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Nairobi

For flights from Harare to Nairobi, fares typically range from $396–$596, with a median of $512. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 11% of recent fares for this route were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a lower-than-average fare is possible if you are flexible with your travel dates. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Harare to Nairobi? The data indicates that November and December are typically the most affordable months to travel, both with a median fare of $365. Following closely, February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $408. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Harare to Nairobi connect at least once, with only 31% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that while direct flights are available, you are more likely to find itineraries that include a connection.

How long is the flight from Harare to Nairobi? A typical journey from Harare to Nairobi, including connections, takes approximately 9h 50m. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, making it a medium-haul journey.

The distance between Harare and Nairobi is 1954 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a longer travel day, especially when factoring in the common need for connections.

How much is a round trip from Harare to Nairobi

Regular price: $446 - $831

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Harare to Nairobi is USD 446 to USD 831. The current lowest deal is USD 419 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 14.

now $419

Low $446

High $831

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from Harare to Nairobi is November, with a median price of $365. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $605. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $365

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $605

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Direct flights from Harare to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Nairobi

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$581

$525

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$532

$525

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$657

$556

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$624

$492

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$582

$507

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$541

$518

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Harare to Nairobi

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$679 → $451

34%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$721 → $495

31%

2 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 21

$729 → $527

28%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$691 → $491

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Nairobi

Harare - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Harare to Nairobi are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

November and December are cheapest

Historically, November and December offer the lowest median prices at $365 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 9h 50m

Flights from Harare to Nairobi typically take 9 hours and 50 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 69% of recent bookings, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is one airline that offers direct flights from Harare to Nairobi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, offering opportunities for savings.

Harare main airports to depart from

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International is a good option for flights from Harare to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$419

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the primary international gateway for flights to Nairobi from Harare.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$419

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International offers a high-capacity international alternative, though it requires a border crossing into Tanzania.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by road, approximately 4-5 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$591

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

$1,491

Save $1,682

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Harare to Nairobi is typically 60 or more days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this window had an average price of $470. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a higher average price of $604. Planning ahead by at least 60 days can lead to more favorable pricing.

A flight from Harare to Nairobi is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $396. This threshold represents the lower 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $512, with prices at the 75th percentile reaching $596.

Historically, November and December have been the cheapest months to fly from Harare to Nairobi, both showing a median price of $365. February also offered competitive pricing with a median of $408. These months typically present better value compared to the annual median price of $512 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Harare to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Harare to Nairobi

Regular price: $446 - $831

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Harare to Nairobi is USD 446 to USD 831. The current lowest deal is USD 419 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 14.

now $419

Low $446

High $831

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Nairobi

November

Cheapest

Flights from $365

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $605

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

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Dec