Best dates to travel from Cape Town to Harare
Best dates to travel from Cape Town to Harare
Return-trip prices collected from different providers to help you find dates with cheaper flights for your next trip. Prices and availability can change, so check the latest fare before booking. Last collected on November 5, 2026.
All trip durations
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Cape Town → Harare 28 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 32 days
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Cape Town → Harare 34 days
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Cape Town → Harare 35 days
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Cape Town → Harare 39 days
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Cape Town → Harare 40 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 41 days
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Cape Town → Harare 42 days
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Cape Town → Harare 45 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 46 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights
Cheapest dates we found for this trip length
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Cape Town → Harare 2 days
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$ 485.44Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 4 days
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$ 503.42Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 5 days
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Cape Town → Harare 6 days
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Cape Town → Harare 8 days
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Cape Town → Harare 3 days
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$ 503.42Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 9 days
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$ 503.42Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 8 days
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$ 503.42Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 9 days
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$ 503.42Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 7 days
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$ 503.42Indicative return priceCheck flights
Cheapest dates we found for this trip length
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Cape Town → Harare 20 days
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$ 546.12Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 17 days
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$ 546.12Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 14 days
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$ 562.98Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 18 days
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$ 569.72Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 19 days
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$ 569.72Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 13 days
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$ 569.72Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 15 days
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$ 569.72Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 16 days
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$ 569.72Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 19 days
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$ 575.34Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 13 days
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$ 582.08Indicative return priceCheck flights
Cheapest dates we found for this trip length
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Cape Town → Harare 28 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 32 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 34 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 35 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 39 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 40 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 41 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 42 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 45 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights -
Cape Town → Harare 46 days
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$ 473.08Indicative return priceCheck flights
Route Overview
Flying from Cape Town to Harare
Cape Town to Harare connects the Western Cape with Zimbabwe’s capital for family celebrations, business visits and onward journeys around the country. A Harare trip may include family visits in several towns, so choose an arrival that leaves time for the next transfer.
Depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE). The airports are about 2,173 km (1,350 miles) apart in a straight line. Flight times depend on routing and conditions, so compare the full itinerary instead of judging the trip by distance alone.
Direct Flights from Cape Town to Harare
Yes. Non-stop flights operate between Cape Town (CPT) and Harare (HRE). Airlink is among the carriers serving the route. The shortest journeys take from around 3 hours 15 minutes. Availability and baggage conditions vary by travel date.
Airlines and Flight Options
Non-stop flights may be available with Airlink. Check your travel dates for operating services and compare checked baggage and ticket conditions.
A non-stop service saves the extra airport transfer, but that does not always make it the lowest-cost option. Check the total price after baggage, the arrival time and any fare restrictions.
Popular Stopover Cities
Passengers comparing indirect services may see routes through Johannesburg (JNB). A non-stop itinerary is often simpler, but an indirect fare could provide more choice on some dates.
When to Book
Demand can strengthen around the December holidays, Easter and major family occasions. Travellers with flexible dates should compare several departures rather than relying on a fixed cheapest month. For many journeys, starting to compare flights two to four months before departure is useful; holiday travel and popular safari periods can justify looking earlier. Avoid relying on a single advertised cheapest month because fares change with demand and availability.
Flight Prices
Economy return fares can start from around R6,000 at the lower end of the market. This is a planning guide rather than a guaranteed ticket price. The final fare depends on travel dates, airline, baggage and availability; compare the actual total cost when booking.
About Harare
Harare is Zimbabwe’s administrative and commercial capital, known for leafy residential districts, independent galleries and a growing café and restaurant scene. The National Gallery of Zimbabwe is a worthwhile first stop for local art, while Mukuvisi Woodlands offers a change of pace without leaving the metropolitan area. Harare is also a practical starting point for journeys towards the Eastern Highlands or other parts of Zimbabwe.
Arriving at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport sits south of the city. Plan an airport pickup, licensed taxi or arranged transfer, particularly when arriving late or travelling beyond central Harare. Harare’s relaxed neighbourhoods and local art scene provide a different experience from the Western Cape, especially for visitors with time to look beyond the airport.
Tripenger Travel Tip
Travellers heading towards the Eastern Highlands or other towns beyond Harare should arrange a reliable airport pickup and allow for driving time after immigration. A Harare trip may include family visits in several towns, so choose an arrival that leaves time for the next transfer.
Why Fly from Cape Town to Harare?
- Connect Cape Town and Harare for family visits, holidays or business.
- Take a non-stop flight without changing aircraft.
- Explore Harare and Mashonaland and nearby destinations.
- Compare fares, baggage and total journey time before you book.
Find Flights from Cape Town to Harare
Compare Cape Town to Harare flights on Tripenger. Search your preferred dates, review airline options, flight duration, baggage and total return fares, then choose an itinerary that suits your plans rather than simply the lowest headline price.
Best Time to Fly This Route
Demand can strengthen around the December holidays, Easter and major family occasions. Travellers with flexible dates should compare several departures rather than relying on a fixed cheapest month. For many journeys, starting to compare flights two to four months before departure is useful; holiday travel and popular safari periods can justify looking earlier. Avoid relying on a single advertised cheapest month because fares change with demand and availability.
Things to Do in Harare
Visit the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and browse local craft stalls before heading to Mukuvisi Woodlands for nature and birdlife. Those with more time can explore the Eastern Highlands around Nyanga or use Harare as a base for a longer trip through Zimbabwe. Arrange a transfer before arrival if you are continuing to another town. Harare’s relaxed neighbourhoods and local art scene provide a different experience from the Western Cape, especially for visitors with time to look beyond the airport.
