R3 749 Find Cheap Flights from Harare to Cape Town – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:25 and lands at 12:40
• Latest: departs at 14:30 and lands at 17:45.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Harare to Cape Town.

A direct flight from Harare to Cape Town takes 3h 15m, 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 Harare to Cape Town range from R6 768 to R10 700, with an average of R8 558 over the past 12 months. Anything below R6 768 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the R8 558 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R7 142 return via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared with R11 194 for direct.

Airlink is the only airline operating Harare to Cape Town flights. 97% 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 A330 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Harare to Cape Town flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon 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 R7 268 to R39 613. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Harare to Cape Town are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R4 504.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R439 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Harare to Cape Town route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

One-stop flights from Harare to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Harare to Cape Town. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R8 271 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R9 455, a difference of R1 184.

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 Harare and Cape Town.

Flying via Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama (GBE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 15m, compared to 4h 45m via Manzini King Mswati III Intl (SHO) and 7h 10m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Harare to Cape Town flights:

• Airlink: 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.

Passengers with limited mobility landing at CPT should not worry; the airport offers an operational accessible wheelchair if you had requested it through the airline you were flying with. The airport also has an accessible wheelchair airport shuttle, parking lots, and restrooms.

There are several onsite hotels at HRE airport that you can consider booking your stay with. You should consider staying at The Meikles Hotels or Island Hotels. The hotels offer comfortable beds, free breakfast, shuttle services, and the best view of the airport, the swimming pool is clean, and you can access it anytime; you also have the opportunity to continue with your fitness and wellness if you like to work out. These hotels are located 6 and 9 miles respectively away from the airport.