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Cheapest round-trip
$607
Typical prices: $510-$671
Eswatini Air
Sun 11/25Sat 12/1
CPT - LUN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$300
Typical prices: $253-$348
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1
CPT - LUN • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Lusaka. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
24 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 26% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
Cheapest • Avg $597 (round-trip)
Livingstone (LVI)
Shortest trip • 4h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Lusaka (CPT-LUN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to Lusaka

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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11:00 am - 5:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
6h 00m2 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Manzini King Mswati III Intl
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1:30 pm - 8:20 amLUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 50m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$607Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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11:00 am - 5:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
6h 00m2 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Manzini King Mswati III Intl
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6:40 am - 9:15 pmLUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$612Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Feb 5
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9:00 am - 9:35 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
12h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:45 am - 4:50 pmLUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
6h 05m2 stops Manzini King Mswati III Intl Durban King Shaka Intl
$613Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Feb 5
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9:00 am - 9:35 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
12h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:45 am - 4:50 pmLUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
6h 05m2 stops Manzini King Mswati III Intl Durban King Shaka Intl
$615Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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12:30 pm - 4:45 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
4h 15m1 stop Livingstone
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1:10 pm - 5:45 pmLUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 35m3 stops Lubumbashi Luano Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls
$645Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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7:15 pm - 2:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
18h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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8:15 am - 6:00 pmLUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$652Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, Nov 21
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7:50 pm - 4:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
20h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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3:40 pm - 10:15 amLUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$655Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:15 am - 12:35 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
6h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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7:20 am - 10:45 pmLUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$664Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 27
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6:05 am - 1:35 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
7h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:25 am - 6:35 pmLUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
8h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$676Airlink
Wed, Dec 23 - Thu, Dec 31
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6:25 pm - 1:35 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
19h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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2:25 pm - 9:45 amLUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$678Airlink
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cape Town to Lusaka flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka at $455 round-trip.
•June ($705) and October ($670) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cape Town to Lusaka the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Lusaka are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Lusaka flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$300
Beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Lusaka

When to book flights from Cape Town to Lusaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Lusaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cape Town to Lusaka flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Lusaka:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    A nonstop flight from Cape Town to Lusaka takes 00m, covering 1,426 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Lusaka flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Lusaka range from $510 to $671, with an average of $614 over the past 12 months. Anything below $510 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Lusaka flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $614 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Lusaka changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $607 to $2,732. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Lusaka looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Lusaka are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $474, which is 54% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lusaka Airport (LUN)?

    Lusaka Airport (LUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $97 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Final Rentals
    • Europcar
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Flex To Go
    • Xdrive Mobility

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Flights from Cape Town to Lusaka usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Lusaka (LUN).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Lusaka pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Lusaka most commonly connect through:

    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 94% of one-stop connections
    • Livingstone (LVI) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Cape Town to Lusaka. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $560 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $653, a difference of $93.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Flying via Livingstone (LVI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 7h 19m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and 11h 49m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Lusaka flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $560, about $93 less than Saturday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Lusaka trip for January. Fares historically average $455 round-trip in that month - typically $250 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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