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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Harare takes 1h 47m, covering 1 563 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 to Harare range from R3 419 to R4 562, with an average of R3 905 over the past 12 months. Anything below R3 419 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the R3 905 route average. 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 903 return, compared with R6 099 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 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.

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

Harare Airport (HRE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R771 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Johannesburg to Harare may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually 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 to Harare route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

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

• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Johannesburg to Harare. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R3 850 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R4 033, a difference of R183.

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 and Harare. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• fastjet
• FlySafair
• South African
• Cemair

Flying via Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 16m, compared to 10h 17m via Kigali Intl (KGL) and 10h 52m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Among airlines operating Johannesburg 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

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