Flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Harare Airport (HRE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport.
Johannesburg and Harare share the same timezone, UTC+2.
You can choose from 92 weekly Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JNB to HRE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport, so getting to Harare (and then exploring more of Zimbabwe!) is simple. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Airlink.
South African Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates JNB to HRE flights. A dependable 87.38% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between JNB and HRE:
Cape Town Airport
Lusaka Airport
Maputo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Harare Airport (HRE)
R 1,399 is the best price for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,230. These prices may change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from JNB to HRE, reserve your trip three months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from JNB to HRE.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport.
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
75% of flights leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near JNB? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Harare Airport (HRE)
Reserve a hotel close to HRE if you're on a late Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Harare Airport rental car and discover Harare and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Europcar and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Harare Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Harare Airport (HRE)
December is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Harare in March.
The warmest month in Harare is October, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Harare Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JNB to HRE around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Bulawayo is just one of the many cities in Zimbabwe waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Harare. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Matobo National Park, St Johns Cathedral and Silwane Nature Reserve.
Any trip to Zimbabwe isn't complete without visiting Chitungwiza. Lost Balancing Rocks is a highlight in this destination, which is around 19 kilometres south of Harare.
