HarareJohannesburg, South Africa

Flights from Harare to Johannesburg

Nonstop flights from Harare (HRE) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 1h 42m (959 km). FlySafair, Fastjet Zimbabwe and South African Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $119 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Johannesburg

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Qatar Airways aircraft on tarmac at Johannesburg Airport with service vehicles — arriving in Johannesburg

Airport transfer

JNB → Johannesburg, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Harare →5 lounges at Harare Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresJNB to Johannesburg: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Johannesburg →1 drop-off point

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Airlines flying Harare to Johannesburg

Carriers on HRE–JNB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ FlySafairnonstop fare seen✈ Fastjet Zimbabwenonstop fare seen✈ South African Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Harare to Johannesburg fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $118 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$11927 Oct 2026 · FlySafair	—
Nov 2026	$11828 Nov 2026 · FlySafair	—
Dec 2026	$14411 Dec 2026 · Airlink	—
Jan 2027	$15210 Jan 2027 · Airlink	—
Aug 2027	$13728 Aug 2027 · South African Airways	—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $118 in November 2026, against $137 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Harare to Johannesburg, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Johannesburg

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South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Harare to Johannesburg flights

How long is the flight from Harare to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from Harare (HRE) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 1h 42m, covering 959 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Harare from Johannesburg by air?

The great-circle distance between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 959 km (596 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Harare to Johannesburg?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the HRE–JNB route include FlySafair, Fastjet Zimbabwe and South African Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Harare to Johannesburg cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on HRE–JNB was $119 USD with FlySafair (nonstop), departing 20 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Johannesburg?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $118 one-way, against $152 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Harare to South Africa?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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