Cheap flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth
May is the cheapest month shown on this route, and if you are searching for cheap flights from Harare to Port Elizabeth, start with the month because no nonstop flights are listed. Every itinerary connects, so compare the airline and connection as well as the fare. Use the dated fares and price calendar before you book.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 South African AirwaysSA | with a stop | — | 9 Nov 2026 | from $351 | Search 9 Nov 2026 |
 FastjetFN | with a stop | — | 12 Feb 2027 | from $410 | Search 12 Feb 2027 |
 South African Airlink4Z | with a stop | — | 9 Nov 2026 | from $416 | Search 9 Nov 2026 |
 FlySarairFA | with a stop | — | 28 Dec 2026 | from $436 | Search 28 Dec 2026 |
 Cemair5Z | with a stop | — | 28 Dec 2026 | from $467 | Search 28 Dec 2026 |
 Kenya AirwaysKQ | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.6 | 14 Nov 2026 | from $555 | Search 14 Nov 2026 |
 Hahn Air SystemsH1 | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 23 Nov 2026 | from $571 | Search 23 Nov 2026 |
 Air BotswanaBP | with a stop | — | 4 Nov 2026 | from $727 | Search 4 Nov 2026 |
 RwandAirWB | with a stop | — | 14 Nov 2026 | from $750 | Search 14 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 4 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: May — from $274.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $351 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $351 | 28 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $284 | 9 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $319 | 12 Feb 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $274 | 29 May 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $280 | 1 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Harare | Harare HRE | 10 km |
| Port Elizabeth | Port Elizabeth PLZ | 4 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Work back from December and January, then February, September, October and November; May is the cheapest month shown. Prices usually rise around school holidays and Christmas, so book early for those dates. Midweek departures often cost less than weekend ones, and a flexible date search can help. Check the price calendar before booking.
Airlines and what to expect
The list mixes carriers with different fare models: South African Airways, South African Airlink, FlySarair, Fastjet, Cemair, Hahn Air Systems, Kenya Airways, RwandAir and Air Botswana. Some tickets include more than others, so check baggage, meals, seat choice and change rules before paying. No direct flights are listed, so every option connects; the connection time and airport can matter more than the headline fare.
Arriving — Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth airport is the only destination airport listed, so there is no airport choice to make; that usually means a simpler arrival, but fewer alternative late options. Transfers into town are short by road, with taxis, ride-hailing and car hire as the usual choices. Watch for limited transport if your flight lands late, and confirm your terminal and baggage belt before leaving. Keep valuables with you and allow time for passport control.
Before you go: South Africa
- Currency
- ZAR (R)
- Power sockets
- Type C, D, G, N · 230 V
- Language
- South African Sign Language, Southern Ndebele, Sesotho, Tsonga, Tswana, Swazi, Northern Sotho, Venda, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, English
- Emergency number
- 112
- Calling code
- +27
- Internet domain
- .za
- Population of Port Elizabeth
- 312 k (2011)
- Time zone
- UTC+02 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check whether your itinerary is one ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection on separate tickets is your cost.
- Confirm connection times and airports, since every Harare to Port Elizabeth flight connects.
- Compare baggage allowances, especially on low-cost fares, before you pay.
- Check South Africa entry rules for your passport, including validity and any transit visa.
- Confirm the Harare departure airport code and terminal on your ticket.
- Look at May and December prices in the calendar before choosing dates.
Frequently asked questions
Harare – Port Elizabeth: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for May 2027 — $274. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Harare – Port Elizabeth: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: South African Airways, Fastjet, South African Airlink, FlySarair, Cemair, Kenya Airways, Hahn Air Systems, Air Botswana, RwandAir.
Harare – Port Elizabeth: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Harare to Port Elizabeth?
The distance is about 1,871 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 44 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Harare – Port Elizabeth?
Harare: Harare (HRE). Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
What is the time difference between Harare and Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth is in the same time zone as Harare.
Harare — more routes
| To | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | with a stop | 5 Nov 2026 | from $4,076 |
Port Elizabeth — flights from other cities
| From | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Turkish Airlines | with a stop | 13 Nov 2026 | from $1,154 |
| London | Emirates | with a stop | 15 Dec 2026 | from $1,431 |