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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Harare:

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 13:45
• Latest: departs at 13:50 and lands at 17:00.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Harare:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to Harare takes 3h 10m, covering 3 495 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cape Town to Harare range from R5 861 to R8 987, with an average of R7 228 over the past 12 months. Anything below R5 861 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the R7 228 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R6 223 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R10 653 for direct.

Airlink is the only airline operating Cape Town to Harare flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink and Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Harare flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R6 784 to R37 499. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Harare are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 116, which is 61% above the typical average for this route.

Harare Airport (HRE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R749 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Final Rentals
• Europcar
• Budget
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from Cape Town to Harare usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Harare (HRE).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Harare route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

Connecting flights from Cape Town to Harare most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 100% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Cape Town to Harare. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R6 884 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R8 430, a difference of R1 546.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Airlink operates flights between Cape Town and Harare.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 28m, compared to 13h 42m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Harare flights:

• Airlink: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can use different types of lounges at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. The first option is to use airline lounges, which are open to travellers regardless of class you’re flying. For information, you should check out the individual lounge page to know how to access service with an Economy ticket. The Dzimbahwe Executive Lounge is located on the International Terminal, Airside, and for access you  need a lounge membership program. The second choice is airline lounges, available to first and business class travellers. The SAA Baobab Premium Lounge is on the International Teerminal, Airside.

There are a few hotels inside the airport, and you can also find several top hotels near Cape Town International Airport. The Road Lodge Cape Town Airport Hotel is within the airport grounds, but the hotel does not offer airport shuttle or day rooms. Another choice is Hotel Verde Cape Town, which is 400 meters from the airport. They offer a free shuttle from 4:00am to 11:00pm, which departs every 30 minutes from the Parkade.