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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 7:48
• Latest: departs at 19:20 and lands at 21:08.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 1h 48m, covering 1 541 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R3 800 to R4 991, with an average of R4 259 over the past 12 months. Anything below R3 800 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of R4 259. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R4 261 return, compared with R6 767 via a stopover through Kigali Intl (KGL).

South African is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cemair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are:

• South African: 98% on time
• Cemair: 97% on time
• FlySafair: 96% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R24–R1 642 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by fastjet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 35%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R2 285, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R112 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Harare (HRE) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport pass through Kigali Intl (KGL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R4 170 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R4 400, a difference of R230. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Harare and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• fastjet
• FlySafair
• South African
• Cemair

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Harare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• fastjet: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: 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:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• fastjet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Yes. There are a number of hotels at the airport itself. The closest hotels to the international terminal are the InterContinental Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (which offers a spa, indoor pool, and a hotel that offers game meat) and the City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport (which is a more budget-friendly option). The InterContinental is right next to the terminal, while the City Lodge is located a little further away atop the undercover parking area, but still close to the terminal.

If you decide not to rent hire a car, then you can hail a ride-sharing service, get a taxi, or use the metro (known as the Gautrain). The Gautrain will take you to the main business centres of Rosebank and Sandton, as well as to Hatfield in Pretoria. Cost from the airport to these nodes ranges around R200. The trip from OR Tambo to Sandton will usually take less than 30min, while the trip to Hatfield is normally done in under 1h.