2
Airlines
21×
Per week
$191
From (live)
via FA
1.7h
Nonstop
Johannesburg (JNB) → Harare (HRE)
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International
DISTANCE
1 035 km
Harare
Robert Mugabe International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 5weeks
↓ down 18%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
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🇿🇦South African Airways
SA
- Frequency
- 21× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
🇿🇦FlySafair
FA
- Frequency
- 21× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Johannesburg -> Harare (JNB-HRE) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Johannesburg to Harare connects South Africa with Zimbabwe’s capital, with around 21 flights a week — three a day. The route carries business travellers, traders and the large Zimbabwean community in South Africa visiting family. Block time is under two hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly JNB-HRE: South African Airways, full-service with a checked allowance included, and FlySafair, a South African low-cost carrier with a lean base fare to which baggage is added. With several flights a day between them, the route is well served.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| South African Airways (SA) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
| FlySafair (FA) | 20 kg | none |
USD fares — JNB-HRE
As a short, high-frequency regional route with both low-cost and full-service carriers, JNB-HRE is competitively priced. Fares rise around the December holidays, when the Zimbabwean community travels home in large numbers. Two to four weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Harare
Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe and the country’s main commercial centre. For travellers from Johannesburg it is a business and trade destination and, for the large Zimbabwean community in South Africa, the usual route home to visit family.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Harare? Direct JNB-HRE flights are operated by South African Airways, FlySafair. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the JNB-HRE flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 1.7 hours. The JNB-HRE route runs roughly 21 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a JNB-HRE flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-HRE? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Harare? Harare uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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