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Flights from Johannesburg to Harare

Nonstop flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Harare (HRE) take about 1h 42m (959 km). FlySafair and Fastjet Zimbabwe fly it. Lowest fare seen: $89 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Johannesburg to Harare

Carriers on JNB–HRE 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

Johannesburg to Harare fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $94 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$9524 Oct 2026 · FlySafair—
Nov 2026$9415 Nov 2026 · FlySafair—
Dec 2026$1081 Dec 2026 · Fastjet Zimbabwe—
Jan 2027$1085 Jan 2027 · Fastjet Zimbabwe—
Feb 2027$1094 Feb 2027 · Fastjet Zimbabwe—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $94 in November 2026, against $108 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Johannesburg to Harare, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Johannesburg to Harare flights

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Harare?
A nonstop flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Harare (HRE) 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 Johannesburg from Harare by air?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is 959 km (596 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Harare?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JNB–HRE route include FlySafair and Fastjet Zimbabwe. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Harare cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JNB–HRE was $89 USD with FlySafair (nonstop), departing 29 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 Johannesburg to Harare?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $94 one-way, against $109 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to Harare?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Harare 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.

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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