Are direct flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical, depending on the route and airline. Weigh the trade-off between cost savings and travel duration to decide what suits your needs best.

Can flexible travel dates help on Harare to Port Elizabeth flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or traveling during off-peak seasons often result in lower fares compared to weekends or holidays. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Harare to Port Elizabeth flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes or for certain payment methods. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Harare to Port Elizabeth

2026-11-10 – 2026-11-17
HRE - Port Elizabeth
67% AI deal score
$355
$331
Round trip
2027-01-15 – 2027-01-23
HRE - Port Elizabeth
48% AI deal score
$338
$350
Round trip
2026-11-21 – 2026-11-23
HRE - Port Elizabeth
65% AI deal score
$366
$355
Round trip
2026-09-18 – 2026-09-25
HRE - Port Elizabeth
76% AI deal score
$482
$360
Round trip
2026-09-19 – 2026-09-26
HRE - Port Elizabeth
76% AI deal score
$482
$362
Round trip
2026-10-06 – 2026-10-11
HRE - Port Elizabeth
68% AI deal score
$410
$364
Round trip
2026-09-18 – 2026-09-30
HRE - Port Elizabeth
68% AI deal score
$435
$377
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2027-01-05 – 2027-01-12
HRE - Port Elizabeth
48% AI deal score
$340
$391
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2026-10-03 – 2026-10-09
HRE - Port Elizabeth
49% AI deal score
$400
$395
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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-16
HRE - Port Elizabeth
47% AI deal score
$395
$395
Round trip

Harare to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Right now, only 3% of recent fares from Harare to Port Elizabeth are classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth, current fares are above the typical level, suggesting that prices are higher than usual for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for price changes.

A typical journey from Harare to Port Elizabeth takes about 7h 55m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 1866 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the total travel time reflects the stops involved.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $264. Other relatively inexpensive months include March, with a median fare of $307, and May, where the median fare is $314. These months generally offer better value compared to other times of the year.

Fares for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth typically range from $270–$345, with a median of $314. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were for direct flights. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Regular price: $397 - $620

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

The regular price range for this route is between 397 USD and 620 USD. The current lowest deal is 351 USD with Safair for travel from Sep 19-Sep 26.

now $351

Low $397

High $620

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth

The cheapest month to fly from HRE to PLZ is January, with a median price of 264 USD. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of 520 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $264

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $520

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Safair

Regional Air Lines

South African Airways

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$482

$360

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$435

$377

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$482

$361

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$475

$457

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$400

$395

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$410

$364

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$475 → $351

26%

7 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 25

$482 → $362

25%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$482 → $390

19%

1 night

Sep 23 - Sep 24

$476 → $444

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Harare - Port Elizabeth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Harare to Port Elizabeth are below the typical level at $351.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth, with a median of $264.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 7h 55m

Flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth typically take 7h 55m, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Safair offers deals

Safair has recently offered 56 deals for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair has the most deals

Safair has historically offered the most deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Harare main airports to depart from

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International Airport is a good option for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth.

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

💸 Flights from ~$331

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~31 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$331

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

East London (ELS)

East London is the closest commercial airport to Port Elizabeth, useful for similar domestic routes.

📍 ~230 km from Port Elizabeth (requires a 3-4 hour drive via the N2)

💸 Flights from ~$364

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Elizabeth

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Best Elite deals to Port Elizabeth

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From HRE

Elite

Sep 17

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$2,507

$1,419

Save $1,088

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 21

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,415

$1,419

Save $996

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 19

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,435

$1,419

Save $1,016

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 21

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,376

$1,419

Save $957

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 17

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,334

$1,419

Save $915

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 22

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,360

$1,419

Save $941

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 19

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,304

$1,419

Save $885

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 19

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,389

$1,419

Save $970

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 22

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,322

$1,419

Save $903

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 28

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$2,224

$1,419

Save $805

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 17

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$2,203

$1,419

Save $784

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 17

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$2,239

$1,419

Save $820

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices from various airlines and online travel agencies can also help you discover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's wise to monitor fare trends. The ideal booking time can vary, but planning ahead is usually beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options that may be more affordable or offer different schedules. While it might add to your ground travel, the potential savings could be significant. It's often worth checking if other airports in the region serve your destination.

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Harare to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

How much is a round trip from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Regular price: $397 - $620

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

The regular price range for this route is between 397 USD and 620 USD. The current lowest deal is 351 USD with Safair for travel from Sep 19-Sep 26.

now $351

Low $397

High $620

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth

January

Cheapest

Flights from $264

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $520

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Safair

Regional Air Lines

South African Airways

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$482

$360

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$435

$377

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$482

$361

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$475

$457

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$400

$395

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Port Elizabeth

Harare (HRE) - Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Safair

$410

$364

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$475 → $351

26%

7 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 25

$482 → $362

25%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$482 → $390

19%

1 night

Sep 23 - Sep 24

$476 → $444

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Harare - Port Elizabeth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Harare to Port Elizabeth are below the typical level at $351.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth, with a median of $264.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 7h 55m

Flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth typically take 7h 55m, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Safair offers deals

Safair has recently offered 56 deals for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair has the most deals

Safair has historically offered the most deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Harare main airports to depart from

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International Airport is a good option for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth.

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

💸 Flights from ~$331

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~31 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$331

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

East London (ELS)

East London is the closest commercial airport to Port Elizabeth, useful for similar domestic routes.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$2,239

$1,419

Save $820

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

Cheap Flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Today’s best flight deals from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Harare to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

How much is a round trip from Harare to Port Elizabeth

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Direct flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Harare - Port Elizabeth route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest

Connecting flights take 7h 55m

Safair offers deals

Safair has the most deals

Deals are frequent

Harare main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Elizabeth

Best Elite deals to Port Elizabeth

Sep 17

Sep 21

Sep 19

Sep 21

Sep 17

Sep 22

Sep 19

Sep 19

Sep 22

Sep 28

Sep 17

Sep 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

How can I find cheap flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth?

When should I book flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth?

Are direct flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Harare to Port Elizabeth flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Harare to Port Elizabeth flights?

Related routes

More routes from Harare

Flights to Port Elizabeth from other cities

Harare to Port Elizabeth: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

How much is a round trip from Harare to Port Elizabeth

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Direct flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Port Elizabeth

Harare - Port Elizabeth route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest

Connecting flights take 7h 55m

Safair offers deals

Safair has the most deals

Deals are frequent

Harare main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Port Elizabeth used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Port Elizabeth

Best Elite deals to Port Elizabeth

Sep 17

Sep 21

Sep 19

Sep 21

Sep 17

Sep 22

Sep 19

Sep 19

Sep 22

Sep 28

Sep 17

Sep 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Port Elizabeth

How can I find cheap flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth?

When should I book flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth?