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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 and lands at 8:07
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 23:47.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare takes 1h 47m, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare range from R3 410 to R4 505, with an average of R3 881 over the past 12 months. Anything below R3 410 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the R3 881 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R3 880 return, compared with R8 665 via a stopover through Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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

• FlySafair: 97% on time
• South African: 96% on time
• Airlink: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R227–R1 646 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and fastjet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-145 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 939, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Harare Airport (HRE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R742 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

Evening 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

Connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare most commonly pass through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R3 803 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R4 050, a difference of R247.

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

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

• Airlink
• fastjet
• FlySafair
• South African
• Cemair

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 52m, compared to 15h 27m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare flights:

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

• 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

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

Wait for your flight at OR Tambo Airport in comfort by using of one of the airport lounges. In the International Departures Terminal are the following lounges: British Airways Lounge opens from 7:30am to 11:00pm; Bidvest Premier Lounge is open 24 hours daily; Menzies Shongololo Lounge opens from 6:00am to 10:00pm daily; South African Airway Lounge opens from 4:30am to 8:00pm; Emirates Lounge is open 24 hours daily; Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and Swissport’s Aspire Lounge open from 10:00am to 10:00pm daily. Costs range between R300,00 and R500,00.

There is no public transport from the airport. Taxis are available at the airport and cost between R400,00 and R500,00 one way. Minibuses are also available and are much cheaper at around R15,00 but a little more risky and less comfortable. It’s not advisable to use a minibus after dark. Harare City Centre is about 12 kilometres from the airport and takes about 20 minutes. Car rentals are also available from the airport.