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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:48
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 21:28.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 1h 48m, covering 595 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from £168 to £223, with an average of £191 over the past 12 months. Anything below £168 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £191 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

South African is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cemair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are:

• South African: 98% on time
• Cemair: 97% on time
• FlySafair: 96% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £1–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and fastjet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 35%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £167, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Harare (HRE) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £188 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £196, a difference of £8.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Harare and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• fastjet
• FlySafair
• South African
• Cemair

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• fastjet: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• fastjet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.