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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka from £208

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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Lusaka (JNB-LUN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:40 - 12:40JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
13:30 - 15:30LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
£208South African
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Sun, 13 Oct - Fri, 18 Oct
16:00 - 18:00JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
16:30 - 02:20LUN-JNB
9h 50m2 stops
£238RwandAir
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Sun, 13 Oct - Fri, 18 Oct
11:30 - 13:30JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
14:15 - 16:30LUN-JNB
2h 15mdirect
£242Airlink
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Sat, 12 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct
03:10 - 12:05JNB-LUN
8h 55m1 stop
13:00 - 15:00LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
£258RwandAir
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Sun, 12 May - Thu, 16 May
03:10 - 12:05JNB-LUN
8h 55m1 stop
16:30 - 02:20LUN-JNB
9h 50m2 stops
£260RwandAir
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Sat, 12 Oct - Fri, 18 Oct
18:20 - 20:20JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
08:15 - 14:05LUN-JNB
5h 50m1 stop
Sun, 13 Oct - Fri, 18 Oct
17:00 - 01:20JNB-LUN
8h 20m1 stop
18:15 - 09:45LUN-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
£286Kenya Airways
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Sun, 13 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct
01:15 - 17:25JNB-LUN
16h 10m2 stops
18:15 - 09:45LUN-JNB
15h 30m1 stop
£306Kenya Airways
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Fri, 11 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct
10:15 - 12:35JNB-LUN
2h 20mdirect
02:25 - 13:05LUN-JNB
10h 40m1 stop
£451Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 13 May - Tue, 14 May
23:00 - 13:10JNB-LUN
38h 10m2 stops
14:05 - 16:15LUN-JNB
2h 10mdirect
£567Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 12 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct

Flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Lusaka on a Monday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka is June, where tickets cost £228 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is £283 and £280 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Johannesburg to Lusaka found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for £208 on South African, followed by RwandAir (£238). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as £260 on RwandAir and from £269 on LAM.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Lusaka?

Airlink (4 flights per day), Proflight Zambia (3 flights per day), and NAYSA (one flight per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lusaka?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka.
There are 5 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka. They are: Airlink, NAYSA, Proflight Zambia, RwandAir and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with NAYSA at £190 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at NAYSA.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lusaka per day?

Each day, there are between 11 and 13 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Lusaka, with an average flight time of 2h 02m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 85 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lusaka?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka take?

A direct flight to Lusaka will take on average 2h 00m to travel the 746 miles flying distance from Johannesburg.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 06:15 and will be landing in Lusaka at 08:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka jets off at 18:20 and lands at 20:20.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£208
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Lusaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Lusaka flights

  • Where is OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg?

    OR Tambo International Airport is in the Kempton Park region in what is known as the East Rand. It is about 23 kilometres north-west of the Johannesburg city centre and takes around 30 minutes to drive there. You can get to the airport from the city centre by the Gautrain, which runs every 12 minutes between 05:15 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and costs about R100,00. A taxi will cost around R600,00 and an Uber ride around R300,00. Some of the major hotels offer free shuttle rides to the airport.

  • What facilities and services are available at Kenneth Kuanda International Aiport?

    If you're interested in aviation or simply want to look at the different aircraft, the mezzanine floor of the airport has a glass wall to view the aircraft. There are also a few restaurants where you can enjoy a meal or a drink and look out on to the apron.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka was £325 for a one-way ticket and £260 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Lusaka flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka, Airlink or RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are Airlink and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of £235 and an overall rating of 8.3, Airlink is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £237 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lusaka from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Lusaka with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lusaka from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £205 or less one-way and £465 or less round-trip.
  • There are different parking options at OR Tambo International Airport such as short-term or long-term parking. There’s also a drop-off zone outside the international terminal building, however don’t leave your vehicle unattended as it may be impounded. Short-term parking rates are calculated by the hour and a stay of under an hour is around R40,00. Long-term parking costs R195,00 for 12 to 24 hours and an extra R95,00 for every 12 hours or part thereof.
  • Taxis are the only way to get into Lusaka city centre from Kenneth Kuanda International Airport. It is only a 15 to 20 minute drive to the city centre and although there is a mini-bus service that passes the airport, it only drives along one route to the city centre and is used mostly by locals. Car hire is available, but requires pre-booking because the majority of car rental companies are located in the city.
  • An interesting fact about Kenneth Kuanda International Airport in Lusaka is that, not only is it the hub of Zambian Airways, but it’s also utilised as a military airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Lusaka, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

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Direct returns

Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Lusaka

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Lusaka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
AirlinkOverall score based on 77 reviews
8.3boarding
8.2comfort
8.9crew
6.3entertainment
7.6food
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

10.0 ExcellentSimbarashe, Jan 2024GBE - JNB
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

At the last minute as I boarded the airplane they made me check my carry on bag. When I arrived my Apple Watch, sunglasses, and medications had been stolen. I find this absolutely unacceptable. I will never fly with SAA again.

Cons: "It’s a hop and a skip, just 2 1/2 hours. But. Nice flight"
Pros: "Courteous crew"
Cons: "Entertainment console only partially working. Toilet vacant/occupied indicator not working fully."

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Cheapest flights to Lusaka from Johannesburg found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Lusaka found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/8Sun
2 stopsRwandAir
10h 50mJNB-LUN
£260
8/8Thu
2 stopsLAM
24h 15mJNB-LUN
£269
5/8Mon
1 stopRwandAir
19h 15mJNB-LUN
£288
5/8Mon
1 stopRwandAir
8h 55mJNB-LUN
£427
9/8Fri
3 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 50mJNB-LUN
£457
10/8Sat
3 stopsEthiopian Air
46h 40mJNB-LUN
£651
6/8Tue
3 stopsEthiopian Air
46h 40mJNB-LUN
£691
5/8Mon
3 stopsEthiopian Air
37h 00mJNB-LUN
£699
5/5Sun
4 stopsEthiopian Air
34h 40mJNB-LUN
£1,104

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
21h 05mJNB-LUN
5/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 15mLUN-JNB
£1,023

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Johannesburg - Lusaka Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Lusaka (LUN)Zambia

Return flight deals:

Lusaka - Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

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£209

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