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Harare.$374 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Sun, 15 Jun.Return flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Harare.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Sun, 15 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.
Harare.$375 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Harare.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $375, select.
Harare.$376 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Harare.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.
Harare.$378 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Harare.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.
Harare.$595 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Harare.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Harare on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $595, select.
Harare.$598 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Apr, returning Mon, 5 May.Return flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in Harare.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.
Harare.$613 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Harare.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Harare on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $613, select.
Harare.$632 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Harare.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Harare on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $632, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Harare

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Harare flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Jul
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Direct flights from Cape Town to Harare

Cape Town to Harare: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Harare below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Harare.

Cape Town to Harare: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$374
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week28

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Harare: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Harare is $374. 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.
3 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Harare.
Qatar Airways, Airlink and United fly direct from Cape Town to Harare.
As of April 2025, there are 28 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Harare.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Harare is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport on Monday, 26 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 10 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 and Airlink offer the cheapest flight tickets to Harare.

Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.

  • Cape Town and Harare follow the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • Flights from CPT to HRE start at 10:30 — the earliest with Airlink (South Africa). The latest departure is at 16:10 with RwandAir. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Cape Town International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to HRE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Flying into Harare (and then discovering more of Zimbabwe!) is a cinch with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline has direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Airlink (South Africa).

  • Airlink (South Africa) tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CPT to HRE flights, with 86.67% of services reaching their destination on schedule.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CPT and HRE include:

    • O.R. Tambo International Airport

    • Maputo International Airport

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flight is $173. A return fare right now is $374. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from CPT to HRE, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from CPT to HRE is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CPT arrive on schedule 81.65% of the time.

  • To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CPT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

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 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Harare in April.

  • The warmest month in Harare is October, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to HRE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Zimbabwe

  • Bulawayo is just one of the many cities in Zimbabwe waiting to be explored after you've seen Harare. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Matobo National Park, Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum.

  • Around 19 kilometres south of Harare, Chitungwiza is another favourite stop in Zimbabwe. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Bradley Connect, st mary's park and garden and SAFARI IN AFRICA AND VOLUNTEERING.

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