Cheap Flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB) to Harare (HRE)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Harare flights are currently cheapest in February.

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Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Harare: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Harare below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Harare.

Johannesburg to Harare: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£120
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time1 hr, 46 mins
Most popular airlineAirlink
Average flights per week96

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Harare: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Harare is £120. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Harare.
Airlink, Fastjet Zimbabwe and British Airways fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Harare.
As of December 2025, there are 96 flights per week flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Harare.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Harare is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport on Monday, 16 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Harare but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Harare is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, South African Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Harare.

Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Johannesburg and Harare share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • Choose from 71 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest available. South African Airways operates the last service of the day at 20:10.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your JNB to HRE flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport to choose from. When organising your Harare trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of Zimbabwe:

  • Airlink (South Africa) has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier operating JNB to HRE flights is South African Airways. Its services land as scheduled 79.81% of the time.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JNB and HRE include:

    • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

    • Maputo International Airport

    • Cape Town International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flight is £54. A round-trip fare right now is £120. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JNB to HRE.

  • Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to HRE.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To get to O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near JNB:

Arriving at RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)

Getting from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to central Harare

  • From RG Mugabe International Airport, Harare is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Harare. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Harare, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JNB to HRE in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Zimbabwe

  • You've seen Harare, now it's time to discover other parts of Zimbabwe. Journey about 230 miles south-west to Bulawayo to check off its popular sights. From Matobo National Park to Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Chitungwiza is another must-experience destination in Zimbabwe and is around 12 miles south of Harare. No journey is complete without dropping by Bradley Connect, st mary's park and garden and SAFARI IN AFRICA AND VOLUNTEERING.

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