Best dates to travel from Harare to Johannesburg
Best dates to travel from Harare to Johannesburg
Return-trip prices collected from different providers to help you find dates with cheaper flights for your next trip. Prices and availability can change, so check the latest fare before booking. Last collected on November 5, 2026.
All trip durations
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Harare → Johannesburg 4 days
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$ 213.50Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 5 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 6 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 9 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 10 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 11 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 12 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 14 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 8 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 9 days
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Cheapest dates we found for this trip length
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Harare → Johannesburg 4 days
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$ 213.50Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 5 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 6 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 9 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 10 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 8 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 9 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 10 days
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$ 226.99Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 9 days
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$ 226.99Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 7 days
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$ 226.99Indicative return priceCheck flights
Cheapest dates we found for this trip length
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Harare → Johannesburg 11 days
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$ 213.50Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 12 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 14 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 15 days
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$ 232.61Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 16 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 12 days
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$ 234.86Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 13 days
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$ 234.86Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 14 days
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$ 234.86Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 15 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 17 days
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$ 234.86Indicative return priceCheck flights
Cheapest dates we found for this trip length
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Harare → Johannesburg 42 days
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$ 243.84Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 39 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 39 days
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$ 248.34Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 40 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 38 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 37 days
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$ 248.34Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 38 days
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$ 248.34Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Harare → Johannesburg 42 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 44 days
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Harare → Johannesburg 47 days
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$ 248.34Indicative return priceCheck flights
Route Overview
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Lanseria International Airport
Johannesburg
HLA -
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg
JNB
Flying from Harare to Johannesburg
Harare to Johannesburg is a practical cross-border hop for business meetings, shopping trips, family visits and onward international travel. Allow extra time if you are using Johannesburg as a transit point for a separate long-haul booking.
Depart from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The airports are about 959 km (596 miles) apart in a straight line. Flight times depend on routing and conditions, so compare the full itinerary instead of judging the trip by distance alone.
Direct Flights from Harare to Johannesburg
Yes. Non-stop flights operate between Harare (HRE) and Johannesburg (JNB). Airlink, Fastjet Zimbabwe, FlySafair are among the carriers serving the route. The shortest journeys take from around 1 hour 45 minutes. Availability and baggage conditions vary by travel date.
Airlines and Flight Options
Non-stop flights may be available with Airlink, Fastjet Zimbabwe, FlySafair, South African Airways. Check your travel dates for operating services and compare checked baggage and ticket conditions.
A non-stop service saves the extra airport transfer, but that does not always make it the lowest-cost option. Check the total price after baggage, the arrival time and any fare restrictions.
Popular Stopover Cities
A direct flight avoids a stopover. If you are comparing alternative departure airports or multi-city tickets, check the total journey time before choosing an indirect itinerary.
When to Book
Work travel and family visits keep Johannesburg busy throughout the year, while holiday periods can affect fares. Travellers connecting onward should consider the timetable of the next flight as well as the cheapest ticket. For many journeys, starting to compare flights two to four months before departure is useful; holiday travel and popular safari periods can justify looking earlier. Avoid relying on a single advertised cheapest month because fares change with demand and availability.
Flight Prices
Economy return fares can start from around US$230 at the lower end of the market. This is a planning guide rather than a guaranteed ticket price. The final fare depends on travel dates, airline, baggage and availability; compare the actual total cost when booking.
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg combines South Africa’s commercial energy with some of the country’s most important heritage sites. Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum tell different chapters of the nation’s history; Soweto, Sandton and the city’s creative districts offer contrasting perspectives on modern Joburg. The airport also makes the city a useful starting point for trips to Pretoria, the Cradle of Humankind or safari destinations in Mpumalanga.
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport serves both Johannesburg and a wide regional network. The Gautrain links the airport with Sandton, while pre-arranged transfers, taxis and car hire can suit other destinations. For travellers starting in Zimbabwe, the direct hop also puts international connections, Gauteng business districts and the Gautrain network within reach on the same day.
Tripenger Travel Tip
A direct flight is particularly useful if you have an onward departure from O.R. Tambo. Leave a realistic transfer window for immigration, baggage and a second check-in if the tickets are separate. Allow extra time if you are using Johannesburg as a transit point for a separate long-haul booking.
Why Fly from Harare to Johannesburg?
- Connect Harare and Johannesburg for family visits, holidays or business.
- Take a non-stop flight without changing aircraft.
- Explore Gauteng and nearby destinations.
- Compare fares, baggage and total journey time before you book.
Find Flights from Harare to Johannesburg
Compare Harare to Johannesburg flights on Tripenger. Search your preferred dates, review airline options, flight duration, baggage and total return fares, then choose an itinerary that suits your plans rather than simply the lowest headline price.
Airlines and Connections from Harare to Johannesburg
Based on current route reference data, these are possible airline and airport combinations serving Harare to Johannesburg.
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Airlink Harare (HRE) → Johannesburg (JNB) 6 routes
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CemAir Harare (HRE) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
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Fastjet Zimbabwe Harare (HRE) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
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Safair Harare (HRE) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
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South African Airways Harare (HRE) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
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RwandAir Harare (HRE) → Kigali (KGL) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
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Uganda Airlines Harare (HRE) → Entebbe (EBB) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
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Ethiopian Airlines Harare (HRE) → Addis Ababa (ADD) → Johannesburg (JNB) 2 routes
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Etihad Airways Harare (HRE) → Abu Dhabi (AUH) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
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Air Botswana Harare (HRE) → Gaborone (GBE) → Maun (MUB) → Johannesburg (JNB) 1 route
Best Time to Fly This Route
Work travel and family visits keep Johannesburg busy throughout the year, while holiday periods can affect fares. Travellers connecting onward should consider the timetable of the next flight as well as the cheapest ticket. For many journeys, starting to compare flights two to four months before departure is useful; holiday travel and popular safari periods can justify looking earlier. Avoid relying on a single advertised cheapest month because fares change with demand and availability.
Things to Do in Johannesburg
Explore Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum or Soweto’s heritage landmarks, then sample the city’s restaurant scene. For a slower day, visit the Cradle of Humankind or nearby Pretoria. Travellers with several days can continue towards the Panorama Route or Kruger National Park. For travellers starting in Zimbabwe, the direct hop also puts international connections, Gauteng business districts and the Gautrain network within reach on the same day.
