Flights · 🇿🇼 Harare → 🌍 anywhere · August 2026
Flights from Harare
Live USD price search for flights departing Harare to anywhere in the world. UK, USA, South Africa, Dubai, Australia and Canada are the busiest diaspora-return corridors.
Distance
varies
Flight time
varies by route
Stops
1+
Typical fare
$700–$2,500
01The route
Harare to anywhere — the practical guide
Harare is well-connected for a southern African hub. Since 1 July 2026, Air Zimbabwe flies nonstop to London again on a wide-body Airbus A330, operated by Plus Ultra under a 13-month wet-lease, several times a week. Alongside it, five major carriers operate daily long-haul departures, each routing through their hub (Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Johannesburg) before fanning out to the diaspora's home cities. In August 2026, outbound fares are tracking towards their low-season floor, so book within the next 6–10 weeks for the cheaper end of the range.
02Airlines & fares
Who flies it, what they charge
| Airline | Routing | Typical fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Zimbabwe (Plus Ultra) | Nonstop to London | to UK | The only direct Harare to London service. Wide-body A330, several times a week, since 1 July 2026. |
| Emirates | via Dubai (DXB) | to UK, EU, USA, Australia | Reliable schedule, premium product, generous baggage. |
| Qatar Airways | via Doha (DOH) | to UK, EU, USA | Cheapest of the Gulf options to the UK. |
| Ethiopian Airlines | via Addis Ababa (ADD) | to USA, Canada, EU, Asia | Cheapest to North America. |
| Kenya Airways | via Nairobi (NBO) | to UK, EU, India | Solid African network. |
| SAA / Airlink | via Johannesburg (JNB) | to UK, EU, USA, Australia | Cheapest route to Australia via Perth onward. |
Tuesday and Wednesday departures from Harare are routinely $80–$200 cheaper than Friday/Sunday on the long-haul corridors.
03When to book
Cheapest months and lead time
Outbound prices from Harare follow the inbound diaspora calendar in reverse. Cheapest outbound months are typically January–February (after Christmas), August (after July returns) and November (pre-Christmas inbound rush). Peak outbound is mid-January and late July–early August.
04Layovers
Which hub to pick
- Emirates via Dubai — The most reliable hub for onward UK, US, EU, Australian connections.
- Qatar via Doha — Similar to Emirates, often a bit cheaper to the UK.
- Ethiopian via Addis — The cheapest option for North America and a key hub for African connections.
- Kenya Airways via Nairobi — Decent African network, occasionally competitive for the UK.
- South African via Joburg — The cheapest route to Australia (via Perth onward).
05Practical
Baggage & destination requirements
Baggage. Emirates, Qatar and Ethiopian all permit 2 × 23 kg checked in economy on the Harare–[hub]–[destination] long-haul ticket. Kenya Airways and SAA itineraries vary by class.
Re-entry. Destination visa requirements apply. UK/US/Australian/Canadian green-card holders should check their own destination requirements.
06FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Harare to London?
Typically US$900–US$1,800 return, with the cheap end in January–February and August. Since 1 July 2026 there is a nonstop option again: Air Zimbabwe flies Harare to London direct on an Airbus A330 (operated by Plus Ultra), several times a week. The one-stop carriers, Emirates via Dubai and Qatar via Doha, remain the most-flown options, and Kenya Airways via Nairobi is often a few hundred USD cheaper.
What's the cheapest flight from Harare to the USA?
Ethiopian via Addis Ababa is consistently the cheapest to the US East Coast (US$1,100–US$1,900 return to NYC/Washington). For the West Coast, the same routing applies but adds another connection.
Which airlines fly from Harare?
Air Zimbabwe now flies nonstop to London (an Airbus A330 operated by Plus Ultra, several times a week since 1 July 2026). For everywhere else, five main carriers operate daily out of Harare International (HRE): Emirates (DXB), Qatar Airways (DOH), Ethiopian Airlines (ADD), Kenya Airways (NBO) and South African Airways / Airlink (JNB).
When is the cheapest time to fly out of Harare?
January–February (after the Christmas inbound rush), August (after July returns to school) and November (before the December inbound).
Can I fly out of Harare tomorrow?
Yes — daily departures on Emirates, Qatar, Ethiopian, Kenya Airways and SAA. Same-day fares carry a premium of $200–$500 versus an 8-week advance booking.
What are the cheapest last-minute flights from Harare this week?
Run the widget above for your specific destination. In low season, Kenya Airways via Nairobi typically has the cheapest same-week fares to the UK; Ethiopian via Addis to the USA.
Do I need a return ticket to leave Zimbabwe?
Some destinations require proof of onward travel for entry. For UK/US/EU/Australian visa holders this is rarely an issue. For visitor visas, having a return ticket on the same booking smooths immigration.
What time do international flights leave Harare?
Most long-haul departures cluster between 23:00 and 04:00 — the carriers' hubs are 6–9 hours east of Harare, so an overnight outbound puts you in DXB/DOH/ADD/NBO at the right time for onward morning connections.
Sources & further reading
- Live price data: Travelpayouts, aggregating Skyscanner, Aviasales, WayAway and Kiwi.com.
- Fare ranges and route commentary are editorial, last reviewed 2026-08-20.
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