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Cheapest return fare
£132
Typical prices: £166-£243
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Typical prices: £127-£203
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Cheap Flights from Harare to Johannesburg (HRE-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Harare to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Harare to Johannesburg

Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
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19:00 - 20:50
HRE
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JNB
1h 50mdirect
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07:10 - 09:00
JNB
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HRE
1h 50mdirect
£132FlySafair
Fri, 14 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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19:20 - 21:10
HRE
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JNB
1h 50mdirect
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07:10 - 09:00
JNB
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HRE
1h 50mdirect
£132FlySafair
Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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19:00 - 20:50
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JNB
1h 50mdirect
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07:10 - 09:00
JNB
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HRE
1h 50mdirect
£132FlySafair
Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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10:10 - 12:20
HRE
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JNB
2h 10mdirect
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07:10 - 09:00
JNB
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HRE
1h 50mdirect
£163Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
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18:10 - 20:00
HRE
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JNB
1h 50mdirect
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07:10 - 09:00
JNB
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HRE
1h 50mdirect
£170Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
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08:50 - 10:40
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JNB
1h 50mdirect
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20:30 - 22:20
JNB
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HRE
1h 50mdirect
£209fastjet
Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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18:40 - 20:25
HRE
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JNB
1h 45mdirect
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10:55 - 12:40
JNB
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HRE
1h 45mdirect
£239Airlink
Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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17:05 - 18:50
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JNB
1h 45mdirect
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08:20 - 10:05
JNB
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1h 45mdirect
£239Airlink
Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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06:10 - 08:05
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1h 55mdirect
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18:45 - 08:40
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13h 55m
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£239Multiple Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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08:50 - 14:25
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5h 35m
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18:25 - 20:05
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1h 40mdirect
£396fastjet
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Harare to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Harare to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Harare usually cost between £166 and £243 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £132 on FlySafair (14 Aug–20 Aug).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Harare to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Harare to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost £165 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £219 and £199 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Harare to Johannesburg

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on HRE

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Harare to Johannesburg

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£75
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Harare to Johannesburg

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FAQs for booking Harare to Johannesburg flights

  • Where can I exchange currency at O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    There are at least three foreign exchange operators at O. R. Tambo International, including Travelex, American Express Foreign Exchange and Inter Africa Bureau de Change. A number of banks like Standard Bank, ABSA and Nedbank have branches on the premises, and you can also locate a few cashpoint machines in the international arrivals hall.

  • What is a convenient transport option from O. R. Tambo International Airport to Central Johannesburg?

    There is a Gautrain rail station between Terminals 1 and 2 at O. R. Tambo International, providing service to the Sandton business district, near the city centre. Metrobus and Putco operate local bus services from the airport to Central Johannesburg locations. Airport car hire, taxis, hotel shuttles and rideshare services like DiDi, Uber and Bolt are additional options.

  • What other cities are reachable from O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    Continuing flights from O. R. Tambo International Airport are possible to regional destinations like Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. You can also make connections to international cities including Gaborone, Botswana, and Windhoek, Namibia. Metrorail Gauteng connects Central Johannesburg to Pretoria and Soweto, or you can obtain a car hire and drive to Krugersdorp and Roodepoort.

  • Which hotels are available at O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    There are no onsite hotels located at O. R. Tambo International Airport, but there are a few within one mile of the airport complex. Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport, City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport and Garden Court Or Tambo International Airport are three nearby accommodations providing airport shuttle transfers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £75 for a one-way ticket and £132 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Harare to Johannesburg?

    Harare and Johannesburg are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Harare from Harare and will be arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Harare to Johannesburg?

    The Embraer ERJ-145 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Harare to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Harare to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Harare and Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Harare to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Harare to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Harare to Johannesburg, Airlink or FlySafair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Harare to Johannesburg are Airlink and FlySafair. With an average price for the route of £190 and an overall rating of 8.4, Airlink is the most popular choice. FlySafair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £177 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Harare to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Harare to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Harare to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Harare is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Harare to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Harare with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Harare to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Harare up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Harare? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £94 or less one-way and £174 or less round-trip.
  • Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), or Harare Airport, is the principal international airport in Zimbabwe. It serves as a base of operations for national airline Air Zimbabwe and low-cost carrier Fastjet, which provide flights from Harare to Johannesburg. The airport is located approximately 12 miles from central Harare, with a single terminal for all flight operations.
  • A good number of airlines, including two Zimbabwean carriers, operate direct flights from Harare to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. You can also get one-stop service on this route, courtesy of LAM Mozambique Airlines, whose flights involve layovers at Maputo International Airport (MPM).
  • Unfortunately, there isn’t much in the way of public transport from Central Harare to Harare Airport. Riding a taxi to the airport is a common practice, and rideshare companies such as Lyft and Vaya are additional options. If you have accommodation in the city, check to see if they offer airport shuttle services.
  • Harare Airport has a couple of lounges where you can pass the time waiting for your boarding call to Johannesburg. Dzimbahwe Executive Lounge and South African Airways Baobab Premium Class Lounge are both located after security in the departures lounge and are accessible to all passengers with the purchase of a day pass.
  • To help make your travel experience a pleasant one, Harare Airport provides a range of services and facilities for the convenience of passengers on flights to Johannesburg. Left luggage facilities, medical services, a post office and an airport police station are just a few.

Prefer to fly direct from Harare to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Harare Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Johannesburg OR Tambo to Harare

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Harare to Johannesburg

 
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8.4
AirlinkOverall score based on 92 reviews
6.3Entertainment
8.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Comfort
8.8Crew
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Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

10.0 Excellentken, Apr 2026
SZK - JNB
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Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

A snack was advertised on my booking but when they came around I was told that is wrong. I wanted juice so I had to pay for it. I flew business class and was unable to book a business class seat on the website. Lucky there was still one available when I checked in at the airport.

I love FlySafair! PUNCTUALITY is what they do best, and thier schedule is so flexible, how they've structured Departure slots, one can decide to leave any time of the day. I am a coffee lover, I was astonished with their partnership with Boottleggers to allow us have specialty coffee on board, so wonderful.

My second leg of the journey was cancelled - Without notifying me. No agents at the airport upon check in told me either. I arrived in Johannesburg South Africa with no connecting flight to Cape Town. I had to scramble to get a hotel room at the airport and a flight the next morning to Cape Town in another airline at my own expense. Out of pocket additional cost to me was over $500.00. Flysafar did not help me at all. They were very disappointing. I would be extremely hesitant to use them again.

Seats are very narrow. Boarding was delayed. The R85 voucher is insufficient for a wine and mixed nuts. Needs to be increased for "business class".

Our flight was canceled. The airline was apparently on strike.

Don’t waist money on priority. Changed the gates. Then let everyone through while priority row was twice as long. Got sooner to my seat jumping to the end of the line

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

very much disapointed they said the gate opens at 1930 and will be oped for 15 minutes.. we reached there at 1940 and they had already closed the gates and we missed the flight, they dont update on their app and we had to spend a lot of time asking where our boarding gates where ileven check in they dont have online, we slept at the airport only for them to tell us that they will not rebook us and the money wont be refunded because they said we booked through the agent, i will never recommend fast jet to anyone beside im a content creator with more than a million followers across facebook and tiktok so im gona do a public name and shame for these cowards.. right nw im going to Harare by bus🙌

The flight was delayed by 4 hours no one apologized. When we were then taken into the bus to go board we were made to wait in the bus for more than an hour. The trip was just terrible

The times on the app and the actual boarding and take off time did not coincide. They were off by 30 min or more. Other than that, lovely experience. The flight attendants were pleasant and accommodating. Also, very pretty, not that that matters at all. The little snack sandwiches and snack boxes provided were very tasty. I would happily fly fastjet again!

Left early, arrived early, great crew, even had all our luggage which is always a bonus when Johannesburg is involved.

I lost my checkin baggage from Harare to Johannesburg. I nearly missed my connection flight. The plane was delayed for more than 2 hours without any communication from the team on the ground.

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