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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 21:30 and lands at 23:17.

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 328 to R4 439, with an average of R3 802 over the past 12 months. Anything below R3 328 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of R3 802. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R3 800 return, compared with R5 938 via a stopover through Kigali Intl (KGL).

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: 95% 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 R224–R1 622 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 955, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Harare Airport (HRE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R750 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Final Rentals
• keddy by Europcar
• Budget

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. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 20% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R3 748 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R3 927, a difference of R178. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Harare. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• fastjet
• FlySafair
• South African
• Cemair

Flying via Kigali Intl (KGL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 17m, compared to 10h 52m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 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
• Airlink: 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.

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.