2
Airlines
14×
Per week
$246
From (live)
via FA
1.5h
Nonstop
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🇿🇦South African Airways
SA
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
🇿🇦FlySafair
FA
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Harare -> Johannesburg (HRE-JNB) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Harare to Johannesburg connects Zimbabwe’s capital with South Africa’s largest city, with around 14 flights a week, two a day. The route carries business travellers, traders and the large Zimbabwean community in South Africa visiting family. Block time is under two hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly HRE-JNB: South African Airways, full-service with a checked allowance included, and FlySafair, a South African low-cost carrier with a lean base fare to which baggage is added. With several flights a day between them, the route is well served.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| South African Airways (SA) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
| FlySafair (FA) | 20 kg | none |
USD fares — HRE-JNB
As a short, high-frequency regional route with both low-cost and full-service carriers, HRE-JNB is competitively priced. Fares rise around the December holidays, when the Zimbabwean community travels home in large numbers. One to three weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Johannesburg
Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city and the economic centre of southern Africa. For travellers from Harare it is a business and trade destination and, for the large Zimbabwean community in South Africa, the usual route home to visit family.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Harare to Johannesburg? Direct HRE-JNB flights are operated by South African Airways, FlySafair. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the HRE-JNB flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 1.5 hours. The HRE-JNB route runs roughly 14 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a HRE-JNB flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on HRE-JNB? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Johannesburg? Johannesburg uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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