Harare (HRE) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights

An economy award from Harare (HRE) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $15. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Harare (HRE) to Johannesburg (JNB): Airlink, CemAir, Fastjet Zimbabwe, Safair and South African Airways. The two airports are 597 miles (960 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bulawayo, Gaborone and Manzini and more.
How many miles HRE to JNB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 6,000 | $15β410 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 7,500 | $43β88 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 10,000 | $45β400 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $35β460 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $40β85 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $35β460 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $35β460 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways | 25,000 | $25β460 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 30,000 | $59.80β454.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways | 35,000 | $35β460 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from HRE to JNB
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- 5ZCemAirNot in an alliance
- FNFastjet ZimbabweNot in an alliance
- FASafairNot in an alliance
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book HRE to JNB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks South African Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks South African Airways
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks South African Airways
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks South African Airways
- Emirates SkywardsBooks South African Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks South African Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks South African Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks South African Airways
- TAP Miles&GoBooks South African Airways
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks South African Airways
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks South African Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks South African Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks South African Airways
HRE to JNB with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bulawayo (BUQ)Fastjet Zimbabwe the whole wayUMFNFN4Z
- Via Gaborone (GBE)Air Botswana the whole wayBPBP
4Z - Via Manzini (SHO)Eswatini Air the whole wayRN4ZRN
- Via Victoria Falls (VFA)Fastjet Zimbabwe the whole wayFNUMFN
4Z+2 - Via Lusaka (LUN)Zambia Airways the whole way

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4Z+3 - Via Durban (DUR)Airlink the whole way4ZFA
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- Via Lilongwe (LLW)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way

4Z - Via Lubumbashi (FBM)Etihad Airways, then South African Airways and Airlink

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HRE to JNB: common questions
How many miles does HRE to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000) and ANA Mileage Club (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from HRE to JNB?
Airlink, CemAir, Fastjet Zimbabwe, Safair and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Harare (HRE) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Harare from Johannesburg by plane?
Harare (HRE) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 597 miles (960 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HRE to JNB award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Harare and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Bulawayo (BUQ), Gaborone (GBE), Manzini (SHO), Victoria Falls (VFA) and Lusaka (LUN). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Fastjet Zimbabwe through Bulawayo.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







