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$217+ 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRE — CPT
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Harare to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$353
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$217
(Airlink)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$404

Good round-trip deal

$584 or less

Good one-way deal

$390 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 August 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 11/1212:35 pmHRE - CPT
1 stop8h 10mSouth African
Sun 11/162:15 pmCPT - HRE
1 stop7h 40mSouth African
Deal found 8/17$353
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 10/1112:35 pmHRE - CPT
1 stop26h 00mSouth African
Sun 10/263:15 pmCPT - HRE
1 stop6h 40mSouth African
Deal found 8/16$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 9/186:10 amHRE - CPT
1 stop7h 15mSouth African
Tue 9/232:15 pmCPT - HRE
1 stop7h 35mSouth African
Deal found 8/16$364
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/412:35 pmHRE - CPT
1 stop7h 10mSouth African
Sun 10/198:10 amCPT - HRE
1 stop13h 40mSouth African
Deal found 8/16$374
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 10/216:10 amHRE - CPT
1 stop5h 30mSouth African
Mon 10/278:25 pmCPT - HRE
1 stop15h 20mSouth African
Deal found 8/17$380
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:10 amHRE - CPT
1 stop5h 30mSouth African
Wed 10/89:00 amCPT - HRE
1 stop12h 50mSouth African
Deal found 8/17$381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 10/86:10 amHRE - CPT
1 stop10h 35mSouth African
Sun 10/1212:20 pmCPT - HRE
1 stop9h 30mSouth African
Deal found 8/18$386
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 9/2612:35 pmHRE - CPT
1 stop11h 00mSouth African
Sun 9/283:55 pmCPT - HRE
1 stop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 8/16$391
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:10 amHRE - CPT
1 stop7h 15mSouth African
Sat 12/67:35 pmCPT - HRE
1 stop26h 20mSouth African
Deal found 8/17$392
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/411:55 amHRE - CPT
2 stops25h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 9/182:30 pmCPT - HRE
3 stops35h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/16$393
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2012:35 pmHRE - CPT
1 stop23h 05mSouth African
Sat 9/277:35 pmCPT - HRE
1 stop26h 15mSouth African
Deal found 8/16$394
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:10 amHRE - CPT
1 stop5h 30mSouth African
Sun 9/217:25 amCPT - HRE
1 stop14h 25mSouth African
Deal found 8/17$397

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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harare to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Harare

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Wed 11/12

12:35 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

2:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$353

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sat 10/11

12:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/26

3:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$355

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Tue 1/20

5:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$358

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 1/8

5:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/14

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$361

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Tue 1/13

8:50 am-2:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/17

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$361

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Wed 2/4

5:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

9:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$361

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Wed 10/22

6:10 am-4:45 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/26

2:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$364

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 9/18

6:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/23

2:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$364

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Mon 1/19

5:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$364

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Sat 10/4

12:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/20

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$374

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Best time to book a flight from Harare to Cape Town

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 52 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 August 18, 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 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 August 18, 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Harare to Cape Town?

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 August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, FlySafair, and RwandAir from Harare to Cape Town have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

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
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

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
116 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

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
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

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
7.6
Good
43 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

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
6.9
Okay
276 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

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 57 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 $244. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are South African, from $266, and Airlink, from $333. Users have found that FlySafair is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Qatar Airways (80%), Airlink (80%) and United Airlines (80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Harare to Cape Town is $337. On average you can expect to pay $545. The most popular route, (Harare - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $358.

  • 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapest$244Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$266Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
AirlinkCheapest$333Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$358Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
RwandAirCheapest$445Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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