What percentage of Harare to Nairobi flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 31% of flights from Harare to Nairobi are direct. For travelers who prefer connecting flights, the median number of stopovers when not flying direct is typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Harare to Nairobi?

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

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

Historically, cheap flights from Harare to Nairobi come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals, based on observations over the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for affordable travel between these two cities on a regular basis.

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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: $463 - $789

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

The regular price range for flights from Harare to Nairobi is typically between $463 and $789. The current lowest deal is $453, available through Kayak for travel from Nov 9-Nov 12.

now $453

Low $463

High $789

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

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Flights from $605

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Direct flights from Harare to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Nairobi

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$587

$591

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$630

$711

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$581

$542

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

$547

$563

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

$521

$563

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Nairobi

Harare (HRE) - Nairobi (NBO)

$531

$541

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$672 → $545

19%

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$553 → $453

18%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$665 → $622

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$581 → $545

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Nairobi

Harare - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares above the typical level

Recent fares from Harare to Nairobi are above the typical level at $453.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November or December

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 9h 50m

The typical flight duration for this route is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways provides direct flight options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Harare to Nairobi appear frequently.

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

$1,297

Save $1,044

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Oct 18

Nairobi, Kenya

83% AI deal score

$3,272

$1,387

Save $1,885

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Oct 18

Nairobi, Kenya

83% AI deal score

$3,165

$1,387

Save $1,778

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Harare to Nairobi is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $470. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $604. Across the trailing quarter, prices generally remain higher for bookings made closer to the travel date.

A flight from Harare to Nairobi is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $396. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, representing the 25th percentile of prices observed. The median price for this route has been $512, with prices reaching up to $596 for the 75th percentile, indicating that a price of $396 or less offers significant savings.

Historically, November and December have been the cheapest months to fly from Harare to Nairobi, both showing a median price of $365. February also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $408. These months are typically more affordable 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: $463 - $789

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

The regular price range for flights from Harare to Nairobi is typically between $463 and $789. The current lowest deal is $453, available through Kayak for travel from Nov 9-Nov 12.

now $453

Low $463

High $789

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

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec