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Cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town from R3 355

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRE — CPT
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Harare to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Harare to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harare (HRE) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 567

One-way from

R3 355

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 485

Good round-trip deal

R10 376 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 260 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 17/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • Harare to Cape Town
FlySafair
  • FlySafair
  • 22/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 30m total
  • Harare to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R6 726 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 270 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Harare to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Harare to Cape Town Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Harare to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harare to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 17/312:30HRE - CPT
1 stop6h 20mSouth African
Sat 22/314:40CPT - HRE
1 stop21h 00mSouth African
Deal found 20/2R5 567
Wed 26/210:00HRE - CPT
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/320:20CPT - HRE
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R5 844
Fri 11/410:00HRE - CPT
1 stop12h 45mFlySafair
Sun 13/45:50CPT - HRE
1 stop27h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 20/2R6 083
Wed 5/311:50HRE - CPT
2 stops25h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 12/314:30CPT - HRE
3 stops20h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R7 190
Fri 18/417:05HRE - CPT
1 stop24h 15mAirlink
Sat 26/416:35CPT - HRE
Nonstop3h 10mAirlink
Deal found 20/2R9 420

Find flights from Harare to Cape Town within your budget

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Fly from

Harare

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Mon 17/3

12:30-18:50

1 stop6h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

14:40-11:40

1 stop21h 00m

R5 567

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Fri 11/4

10:00-22:45

1 stop12h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

5:50-9:00

1 stop27h 10m

R6 083

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sat 22/3

10:00-22:30

1 stop12h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/3

18:05-11:40

1 stop17h 35m

R6 139

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Wed 5/3

11:50-13:35

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

14:30-11:00

3 stops20h 30m

R7 190

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sat 16/8

7:35-10:55

Nonstop3h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

14:00-20:30

1 stop6h 30m

R9 125

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sat 22/3

10:00-22:30

1 stop12h 30m

R3 355

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 1/5

12:30-18:55

1 stop6h 25m

R3 374

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sat 1/3

10:00-18:45

2 stops8h 45m

R4 535

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Fri 28/2

17:05-22:50

1 stop5h 45m

R5 475

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 3/4

11:55-13:45

2 stops25h 50m

R5 733

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Best time to book a flight from Harare to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Harare to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Harare to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Harare to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Harare to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harare to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harare to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Harare to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HRE to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Harare to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Harare to Cape Town in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Harare to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Harare to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from HRE to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair and South African from Harare to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,5
Very Good

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Harare to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Harare to Cape Town flights?

    When going to Cape Town out of Harare, passengers will board an aircraft at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. This is the largest airport in the country and the base of Air Zimbabwe, as well as a hub for Fastjet Zimbabwe. Once the flight is complete, passengers will arrive at Cape Town International Airport. This is the fourth busiest in Africa and the second busiest in South Africa. It has direct flights around the country as well as to other areas in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The airport is a hub for South African Express, Mango, and FlySafair.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Harare to Cape Town?

    There are a very limited number of direct, nonstop flights from Harare to Cape Town. RwandAir is the sole airline that offers these flights, which typically are in the early afternoon. These flights are much shorter than flights with stops along the way, but they also tend to be the most expensive options. The quickest flights will reach Cape Town in around 3h 20m, while some of the other flights can take up to 16h 00m. Several other airlines offer stopover flights, including South African Airways, British Airways, and Hahn Air Services.

  • What are the stopover options between Harare to Cape Town?

    All of the indirect, stopover flights with a single stop are going to touch down in O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. These flights are much less expensive than a direct flight but can take longer to reach Cape Town. The quickest stopover flights reach the destination at 5h 20m. Many of the stopover flights stop at more than one airport and can take longer to reach Cape Town. These flights will stop at Johannesburg as well as a location like King Shaka International Airport in Durban, George Airport, or Kimberley Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Harare to Cape Town?

    Flying into Cape Town from Harare does not require a visa as long as the trip will last no longer than 90 days. However, passengers will need to bring a passport to the airport.

  • Does the airport in Harare have sustainable practices?

    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) is a sustainable establishment and boasts green processes, measures, and principles to ensure eco-friendly airport operations. It has revamped its facilities to green buildings that use solar energy, natural ventilation, natural light, and recycled wastewater. Moreover, the airline hub has plans to adopt modern technologies like electrically-powered shuttles to reduce carbon emissions. Its kitchens employ locally sourced food products, and the airport has adopted ways to recycle waste. Robert Gabriel Mugabe Airport is also encouraging SAFs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Do the airlines plying this route have sustainable practices?

    Environmentally conscious passengers plying the route from Harare to Cape Town can book flights with South African Airlines, Airlink, and Hahn Air Systems, which release 55%, 43%, and 42% less carbon. In collaboration with SkyNRG, Boeing, and Sunchem, South African Airlines has a biofuel initiative to generate eco-friendly fuels. Additionally, the airline hub recycles onboard waste from domestic routes. Hahn Air Systems has a restoration project which targets carbon absorption from the atmosphere by planting trees. Airlink Airlines has plans to swap inefficient technologies with modern energy-saving alternatives.

  • What are Cape Town International Airport’s (CPT) efforts for sustainable air travel?

    Sustainability in the air travel sector is growing, and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is not being left behind. The Level 2 ACI carbon-accredited establishment has adopted sustainable practices such as utilizing energy-efficient lighting (LED), using battery-powered automobiles for ground transfers, and reducing airplane engine use with contact stands supplied with ground power. Its terminal buildings are outfitted with energy management systems that track and minimize energy consumption and sustainable air conditioning systems designed to harness natural light. Additionally, domestic routes’ wastes at the airline hub are recycled.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Harare to Cape Town?

    If you book a flight from Harare to Cape Town, you will be flying from Harare to Cape Town Intl. Flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Harare (HRE) take 3h 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Harare to Cape Town per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this Harare to Cape Town flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Harare to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at R5 567, South African will fly you from Harare to Cape Town and back. In addition to South African, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from FlySafair and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R6 083 and R7 190, respectively. South African is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Harare to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Harare to Cape Town are FlySafair (R3 355), South African (R3 374), and Airlink (R5 475).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Harare to Cape Town?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Harare to Cape Town on time: Airlink (93%), United Airlines (93%), British Airways (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Harare to Cape Town?

    While on average a flight from Harare to Cape Town is generally R8 687, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 479. When looking at the most popular route, (Harare - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay R5 512 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Harare to Cape Town?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium are currently the most popular points of interest in Johannesburg at the moment. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery and Johannesburg Planetarium are located about 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo for an average daily rate of R480 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Most Johannesburg visitors opt to spend their time at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium are located about 34,2 km, 31,2 km, and 29,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg Lanseria. Those landing in Johannesburg looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R517 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Harare to Cape Town flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Harare to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Harare to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Harare to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Harare to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Harare to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harare to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harare to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harare to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Harare to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR5 722AverageR7 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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FlySafairCheapestR5 766AverageR7 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR6 185AverageR8 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 520AverageR7 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR8 406AverageR9 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Cape Town

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Cape Town. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • To reduce your carbon footprint, travel light to reduce the freight load. Moreover, environmentally conscious passengers should consider flying coach rather than business or first-class, which has lower carbon emissions per seat.
  • Airport Carbon Accreditation is a useful resource for passengers who want to know how sustainable the airports in Cape Town or Harare are. The initiative recognizes airports with low carbon emissions.
  • The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe oversees ensuring that Robert Mugabe Airport complies with the policies of the International Civil Aviation Organization, which encourage the decarbonization of aviation.

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