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$181+ Cheap flights from Harare (HRE) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRE — CPT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Harare to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Harare to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harare (HRE) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$306
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$181
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$607 or less

Good one-way deal

$359 or less
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Cheapest flights from Harare to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harare to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2910:00 amHRE - CPT
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/56:00 amCPT - HRE
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$303
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:10 amHRE - CPT
1 stop7h 15mSouth African
Wed 5/146:00 amCPT - HRE
1 stop5h 45mSouth African
Deal found 4/29$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2710:00 amHRE - CPT
1 stop12h 35mFlySafair
Wed 5/287:50 pmCPT - HRE
1 stop13h 10mFlySafair
Deal found 4/30$327
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/195:05 pmHRE - CPT
1 stop5h 45mAirlink
Wed 10/226:05 amCPT - HRE
1 stop6h 35mAirlink
Deal found 4/30$362
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:50 amHRE - CPT
1 stop9h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 11/42:25 pmCPT - HRE
3 stops35h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/30$391

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Harare to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harare to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Harare

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 5/29

10:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$303

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Mon 6/23

12:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/3

9:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$306

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Tue 5/27

10:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/27

7:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop13h 10m

$322

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sun 10/19

5:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/22

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$362

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 5/15

11:55 am-10:10 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

11:30 pm-1:50 am

2 stops26h 20m

$391

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Fri 8/15

2:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/19

1:50 pm-1:30 am

1 stop11h 40m

$876

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Fri 5/9

6:10 am-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$181

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sat 5/31

10:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

$188

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Mon 9/8

7:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$215

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sat 5/31

7:10 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$288

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Compare providers for flights from Harare to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Harare to Cape Town in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Harare-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Harare-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harare-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harare-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Harare-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Harare to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Harare with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Harare to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Harare to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Harare to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harare to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harare to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Harare to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HRE to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Harare to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Harare to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Harare to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Harare to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from HRE to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, FlySafair and South African from Harare to Cape Town. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
FlySafair
8.2
Very good
113 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7.4
Good
32 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
262 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Harare to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Harare to Cape Town?

    You will need to book a flight from Harare to Cape Town Intl if you want to fly from Harare to Cape Town. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Harare (HRE) to Cape Town Intl (CPT) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Cape Town from the Harare airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from HRE to CPT to be around 3h 15m.

  • How popular is this Harare to Cape Town flight route?

    This flight path from Harare to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 77 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Harare to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Harare to Cape Town round-trip from $306. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are FlySafair, from $322, and Airlink, from $362. Users have found that South African is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Harare to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for South African. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $181. Users have also found prices from $188 and $288 on FlySafair and Airlink, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Harare to Cape Town?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Harare to Cape Town are Airlink (98%), United Airlines (98%) and British Airways (98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Harare to Cape Town?

    The cheapest flight price from Harare to Cape Town is $342. On average you can expect to pay $797. The most popular route, (Harare - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $334.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Harare to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Harare to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Harare to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Harare to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Harare to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harare to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harare to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harare to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Harare to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Harare to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Harare to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest$244Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$281Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
AirlinkCheapest$332Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$362Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
RwandAirCheapest$449Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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