Flights from Cape Town to Harare: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

2186 km

Distance

Weather now

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+64°F

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Airports

HRE

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December

2025

Flight prices from Cape Town to Harare

Typically the return flight from Cape Town to Harare costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Harare?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Cape Town to Harare flight (one-way) at the moment:

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Is Harare an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Cape Town to Harare with other routes:

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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Cape Town to Harare

We could not found any direct flights to Harare, if you are flying from Cape Town. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Zimbabwe).

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Airports in Harare and Cape Town

Harare has 1 airport and Cape Town has 1 airport.

Harare

Cape Town

Harare International Airport (HRE)

12 km from Harare city center.

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Taxi

~15 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Harare is better?

The closest airport to Harare city center is Harare International Airport (HRE) with 12 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Harare International Airport (HRE), trip will take 15 min.

Things to do in Harare

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Harare:

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Transfer to and from Harare's Robert Gabriel International Airport

Airport & Hotel Transfers • Bus Services • Transportation Services

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Harare City Tour & Zimbabwe Highlights

Day Trips • Overnight Tours • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours

Harare International Airport Transfers

Airport & Hotel Transfers • Private Drivers • Transportation Services

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2 Day Great Zimbabwe Excursion from Harare

Overnight Tours • Multi-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • Cultural Tours

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All art experience....diverse and engaging!!

Day Trips • Bus Tours • Audio Guides • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

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Great Zimbabwe Ruins Day Trip from Harare!

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

Airport Shuttles

Airport & Hotel Transfers • Bus Services • Private Drivers • Transportation Services

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Planning a trip from Cape Town to Harare? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Harare looks currently:

Today, 09 December

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+64°F

Rain

2 m/s

84 %

Wed, 10 December

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+68°F

Rain

3 m/s

73 %

Thu, 11 December

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+75°F

Rain

4 m/s

54 %

Fri, 12 December

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+75°F

Scattered clouds

4 m/s

53 %

Sat, 13 December

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+79°F

Rain

4 m/s

47 %

Sun, 14 December

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+81°F

Rain

4 m/s

39 %

Mon, 15 December

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+77°F

Few clouds

4 m/s

31 %

Tue, 16 December

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+79°F

Rain

4 m/s

40 %

Wed, 17 December

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+77°F

Rain

4 m/s

50 %

Thu, 18 December

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+64°F

Rain

3 m/s

88 %

Fri, 19 December

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+75°F

Rain

4 m/s

60 %

Sat, 20 December

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+70°F

Rain

4 m/s

71 %

Sun, 21 December

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+77°F

Scattered clouds

4 m/s

44 %

Mon, 22 December

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+79°F

Rain

4 m/s

44 %

Tue, 23 December

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+81°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

40 %

Wed, 24 December

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+82°F

Rain

4 m/s

41 %

How expensive is Harare?

Harare prices compared to Cape Town:

Harare is in average 2% more expensive than Cape Town. The biggest difference is Sa. The smallest difference is Food (+3%) and Clothing (+10%).

Some Price Examples (vs Cape Town):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$9.62 vs $12.06

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$54.96 vs $53.11

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McMeal at McDonalds

$8.24 vs $5.80

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.33 vs $2.83

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.25 vs $1.39

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.88 vs $1.06

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$2.05 vs $1.32

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$1.30 vs $1.32

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.43 vs $2.90

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.78 vs $10.79

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.50 vs $7.80

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Banana (1kg)

$2.62 vs $2.05

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$9.41 vs $7.72

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.61 vs $2.04

Harare in average is 2% more expensive

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The biggest difference is Salaries, Utilities, Rent prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Cape Town to Harare? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Harare has?

There are 1 of airport in Harare: Harare International Airport. The closest one is Harare International Airport which is 12 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Cape Town and Harare?

A passenger flying direct from Cape Town to Harare will travel around 2186 km.

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How long does it take to travel from Cape Town to Harare?

You should expect a flight time of around 1h 35m – 3h 21m.

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What’s the weather like in Harare?

On average you could expect in December to in December. Currently, it is Rain and +64°F in Harare.

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Is there a direct connection between Cape Town and Harare?

No, there are no direct flights to Harare if you are flying from Cape Town.

Harare guide

Harare themes

This is what Harare is known for:

Location

Harare is located in Zimbabwe, 2186 km away from Cape Town:

Harare time zone

Both Cape Town and Harare have the same time zone

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13:40

Time in Harare right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both Cape Town and Harare have the same currency: United States Dollar.

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Exchange rate

Visa to Zimbabwe

Visa upon arrival is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa upon arrival

For US citizens

Language in Zimbabwe

Official language in Zimbabwe is Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga. People knowledge of English is mediocre².

Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Harare might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Be careful

Air Quality

Harare generally has a heavy level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: heavy

Harare pros and cons

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