⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Johannesburg to Harare flights

Johannesburg (JNB) to Harare (HRE): 596 miles (959 km) great-circle, about 1h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $252 round-trip on airline FN, nonstop, departing July 5, 2026.

FNFNFN8220
Depart
JNB
Johannesburg, South Africa
06:55
2026-07-05
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Arrive
HRE
Harare, Zimbabwe
Returns 18:10
2026-07-19
Stops
non-stop
Distance
596 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$252
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Johannesburg to Harare fare fly?

$252 round-trip, airline FN FN8220, departing 2026-07-05 at 06:55, returning 2026-07-19. The recorded itinerary left on a Sunday, returning on a Sunday 14 nights later; the fare was observed 71 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Johannesburg from Harare?

  • Distance: 596 miles (959 km) great-circle, heading north.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 40m.
  • Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg, South Africa, UTC+2 on July 5, 2026.
  • Arrival: Harare International Airport (HRE), Zimbabwe, UTC+2 on July 5, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, South Africa to Zimbabwe.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 4,887 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: airline FN FN8220, non-stop, round-trip, 14 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Johannesburg to Harare fare compare with other routes from JNB?

At $252, it ranked 6th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from JNB (median $564). That is 42.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the JNB median of 23.2 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from JNB of similar length: Victoria Falls (577 mi) at $368 and Port Elizabeth (565 mi) at $133.

airline FN had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 JNB routes. It is the 23rd longest of the 30 routes we track from JNB.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Africa/Johannesburg, Africa/Harare; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Johannesburg to Harare flight questions

How far is Johannesburg from Harare by plane?

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Johannesburg is about 596 miles (959 km) from Harare on a great-circle line from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Harare International Airport (HRE), heading north. It is the 23rd longest of the 30 routes we track from JNB. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Harare?

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About 1h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 596 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded airline FN fare was nonstop. Routes from JNB of similar length: Victoria Falls (577 mi) at $368 and Port Elizabeth (565 mi) at $133.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Harare?

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On July 5, 2026, Johannesburg was on UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) and Harare on UTC+2 (Africa/Harare), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Johannesburg was 12:00 in Harare. Neither Africa/Johannesburg nor Africa/Harare shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Johannesburg to Harare?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $252 per person round-trip on airline FN flight FN8220, departing July 5, 2026, returning July 19, 2026, nonstop. At $252, it ranked 6th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from JNB (median $564). That is 42.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the JNB median of 23.2 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Harare?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop airline FN flight, FN8220, on July 5, 2026. From JNB, 11 of 30 were. airline FN had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 JNB routes. Harare International Airport (HRE) sits at 4,887 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Johannesburg to Harare?

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It departs O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, and arrives at Harare International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Zimbabwe. An international flight, South Africa to Zimbabwe. More routes from Johannesburg are on our Johannesburg flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Harare can you fly from Johannesburg?

Bulawayo (BUQ) $352Victoria Falls (VFA) $368Skukuza (SZK) $401Nelspruit (NLP) $171Gaborone (GBE) $242Durban (DUR) $119All flights from Johannesburg →

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