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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 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 C$ 390 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 484 and C$ 478 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 fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Lusaka?

In normal times, Airlink flies from Johannesburg to Lusaka up to 4 times per day, Proflight Zambia up to 3 times per day, and NAYSA 1 time per day.

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 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 85 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, 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.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 6:15 am and will be landing in Lusaka at 8:15 am.

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 6:20 pm and lands at 8:20 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December
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)

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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 round-trip 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

  • 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.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

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

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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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One-way flight deals

directProflight Zambia
2h 00mJNB-LUN
directQatar Airways
2h 00mJNB-LUN
directNAYSA
2h 20mJNB-LUN
directAirlink
2h 00mJNB-LUN
directEmirates
2h 00mJNB-LUN
directKenya Airways
2h 00mJNB-LUN
directEgypt Air
2h 00mJNB-LUN
directRwandAir
2h 00mJNB-LUN
directUnited Airlines
2h 00mJNB-LUN
directSouth African
2h 00mJNB-LUN
directBritish Airways
2h 00mJNB-LUN
directEthiopian Air
2h 20mJNB-LUN

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Johannesburg - Lusaka Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Lusaka (LUN)Zambia

Return flight deals:

Lusaka - Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

C$ 618

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