Are direct flights from Melbourne to Harare always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with connections can sometimes be more affordable, depending on the route and airline.

Can flexible travel dates help on Melbourne to Harare flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in notable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Melbourne to Harare 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 meals or entertainment. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately for your trip.

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MEL - Harare
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A$1,938
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A$1,959
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Melbourne to Harare: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Harare

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Harare, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $932. Other cost-effective options include August, with a median fare of $1323, and July, where the median fare is $1324. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Harare typically range from $1978 to $2744, with a median price of $2268. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. Deals are infrequent for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

Most itineraries from Melbourne to Harare connect at least once. Recent data shows that 0% of flights on this route are non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 3, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Harare, including connections, takes approximately 65h 25m. This duration reflects the need for multiple stopovers, as direct flights are not available on this route. Travelers should account for this extended travel time when planning their trip.

The distance between Melbourne and Harare is 10743 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the longer flight times and the necessity for connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Harare

Regular price: A$1,634 - A$3,243

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Harare are currently within the regular range.

Regular flight prices from Melbourne to Harare typically range from 1,634 AUD to 3,243 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1,949 AUD with Scoot. This flight is available from Feb 18-Mar 1.

now A$1,949

Low A$1,634

High A$3,243

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Harare

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Harare is January, with a median price of $932. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $5263. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$932

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$5,263

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Harare

Emirates Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Uganda Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Harare

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Emirates Airlines

A$2,623

A$3,312

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Malaysia Airlines

A$2,708

A$2,487

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Qatar Airways

A$1,958

A$2,651

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Qatar Airways

A$2,068

A$2,903

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Vietnam Airlines, Air Tanzania

A$2,002

A$2,530

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Qatar Airways

A$1,966

A$2,579

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

A$2,757 → A$2,454

11%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

A$2,704 → A$2,484

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

A$2,781 → A$2,765

8 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 24

A$1,983 → A$1,996

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Harare

Melbourne - Harare route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Harare are near the typical level of $2268.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $932.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 65h 25m

Flights from Melbourne to Harare typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 65h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with a median of 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scoot offers a recent deal

Scoot recently offered a deal for $1949 from Melbourne to Harare via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Harare are historically rare.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Harare.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,980

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is an alternative departure point for flights from Melbourne to Harare.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$2,195

Harare main airports to arrive at

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Harare.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,976

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International is a practical alternative for travelers in the southern or western parts of Zimbabwe.

📍 ~360 km from Harare (significant driving distance, approx. 5-6 hours).

💸 Flights from ~A$2,467

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Harare

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Best Elite deals to Harare

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From MEL

Elite

Dec 13

Harare, Zimbabwe

80% AI deal score

$7,601

$6,198

Save $1,403

South African Airways

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Feb 28

Harare, Zimbabwe

80% AI deal score

$7,262

$6,214

Save $1,048

South African Airways

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Sep 21

Harare, Zimbabwe

78% AI deal score

$8,536

$7,147

Save $1,389

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Sep 21

Harare, Zimbabwe

77% AI deal score

$8,433

$7,147

Save $1,286

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Sep 21

Harare, Zimbabwe

77% AI deal score

$8,433

$7,147

Save $1,286

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 16

Harare, Zimbabwe

76% AI deal score

$7,407

$7,072

Save $335

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 28

Harare, Zimbabwe

75% AI deal score

$7,022

$6,829

Save $193

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 30

Harare, Zimbabwe

75% AI deal score

$7,050

$6,838

Save $212

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 19

Harare, Zimbabwe

75% AI deal score

$7,332

$6,842

Save $490

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 07

Harare, Zimbabwe

75% AI deal score

$7,047

$6,991

Save $56

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 16

Harare, Zimbabwe

75% AI deal score

$7,020

$6,991

Save $29

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 16

Harare, Zimbabwe

75% AI deal score

$7,176

$6,991

Save $185

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare could be significant. It's always a good idea to check if alternative airports offer more suitable connections or fares.

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Melbourne to Harare: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Harare

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Harare

Regular price: A$1,634 - A$3,243

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Harare are currently within the regular range.

Regular flight prices from Melbourne to Harare typically range from 1,634 AUD to 3,243 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1,949 AUD with Scoot. This flight is available from Feb 18-Mar 1.

now A$1,949

Low A$1,634

High A$3,243

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Harare

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$932

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$5,263

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Harare

Emirates Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Uganda Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Harare

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Emirates Airlines

A$2,623

A$3,312

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Malaysia Airlines

A$2,708

A$2,487

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Qatar Airways

A$1,958

A$2,651

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Qatar Airways

A$2,068

A$2,903

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Vietnam Airlines, Air Tanzania

A$2,002

A$2,530

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Harare

Melbourne (MEL) - Harare (HRE)

Qatar Airways

A$1,966

A$2,579

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

A$2,757 → A$2,454

11%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

A$2,704 → A$2,484

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

A$2,781 → A$2,765

8 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 24

A$1,983 → A$1,996

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Harare

Melbourne - Harare route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Harare are near the typical level of $2268.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $932.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 65h 25m

Flights from Melbourne to Harare typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 65h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with a median of 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scoot offers a recent deal

Scoot recently offered a deal for $1949 from Melbourne to Harare via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Harare are historically rare.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Harare.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,980

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is an alternative departure point for flights from Melbourne to Harare.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$2,195

Harare main airports to arrive at

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Harare.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,976

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International is a practical alternative for travelers in the southern or western parts of Zimbabwe.

Harare, Zimbabwe

75% AI deal score

$7,176

$6,991

Save $185

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Harare

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Harare

Melbourne to Harare: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Harare

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Harare

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Harare

Direct flights from Melbourne to Harare

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Harare

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Harare

Melbourne - Harare route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Connecting flights take 65h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Scoot offers a recent deal

Deals are rare on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Harare main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Harare

Best Elite deals to Harare

Dec 13

Feb 28

Sep 21

Sep 21

Sep 21

Oct 16

Oct 28

Oct 30

Oct 19

Oct 07

Oct 16

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Harare?

When should I book flights from Melbourne to Harare?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Melbourne to Harare?

Are direct flights from Melbourne to Harare always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Melbourne to Harare flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Harare from other cities

Melbourne to Harare: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Harare

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Harare

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Harare

Direct flights from Melbourne to Harare

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Harare

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Harare

Melbourne - Harare route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Connecting flights take 65h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Scoot offers a recent deal

Deals are rare on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Harare main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Harare used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Harare

Best Elite deals to Harare

Dec 13

Feb 28

Sep 21

Sep 21

Sep 21

Oct 16

Oct 28

Oct 30

Oct 19

Oct 07

Oct 16

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Harare

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Harare?

When should I book flights from Melbourne to Harare?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Melbourne to Harare?