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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 8:07 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:47 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare takes 1h 47m, covering 1,541 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare range from C$ 290 to C$ 383, with an average of C$ 330 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 290 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the C$ 330 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 330 round-trip, compared to C$ 736 via a layover through Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

FlySafair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while South African has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare flights are:

• FlySafair: 97% on time
• South African: 96% on time
• Airlink: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 19–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and fastjet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-145 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 414, which is 166% above the typical average for this route.

Harare Airport (HRE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 141 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Final Rentals
• Europcar
• Budget
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Harare (HRE).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

Connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare most commonly pass through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 323 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 344, a difference of C$ 21.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Harare. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• fastjet
• FlySafair
• South African
• Cemair

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 52m, compared with 15h 27m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• fastjet: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• fastjet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

This airport is served by one major rental car firm and three smaller local rental car firms. All rental vehicle counters are located at the airport's International Passenger Terminal. You may find two of these local ones in Shop 11, another in Shop 48A, and the sizeable rental car firm in Shop 54.

O.R. Tambo International Airport is the main gateway to South Africa. The airport features two terminals: Terminals A and B, each with two levels. The terminals are adjoined via a central atrium; travelers can conveniently walk from one to the other, but shuttles are available for customers who require assistance.

Yes. There are several hotels close to JNB with both day and night rates ideal for spending the night or catching a few hours of shut-eye as you wait to jet off to Harare. These include Protea Hotel Transit in the International Terminal, City Lodge Hotel on Level 5 above multi-story Parkade 2, and Intercontinental Hotel Johannesburg, an easy walk from the International Arrivals Hall. Alternatively, Southern Sun, close to JNB, offers round-the-clock airport shuttles that operate every 15 minutes.

Getting to Harare has never been easier thanks to the shuttle bus services from the airport that also offer door-to-door services. Alternatively, you may flank a taxi which takes roughly 25min via Flyover Rank, Seke Road.