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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Lusaka

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka.
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7:50 pm - 10:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 45mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 6:30 pmLUN-JNB
2h 10mnonstop
$251Ethiopian Air
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
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7:25 pm - 9:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 10mnonstop
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7:20 am - 9:25 amLUN-JNB
2h 05mnonstop
$253Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:50 pm - 10:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 45mnonstop
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7:25 am - 9:30 amLUN-JNB
2h 05mnonstop
$260Ethiopian Air
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Tue, May 13 - Sun, Jun 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 1:40 pmJNB-LUN
2h 45mnonstop
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7:20 am - 9:25 amLUN-JNB
2h 05mnonstop
$270Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 25 - Wed, Jun 4
South African Logo
7:35 pm - 9:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 00mnonstop
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6:40 am - 8:40 amLUN-JNB
2h 00mnonstop
$275South African
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Mon, May 26 - Thu, May 29
South African Logo
10:40 am - 12:40 pmJNB-LUN
2h 00mnonstop
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6:40 am - 8:40 amLUN-JNB
2h 00mnonstop
$279South African
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Wed, May 21 - Mon, May 26
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10:15 am - 12:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 20mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 7:05 pmLUN-JNB
2h 45mnonstop
$296NAYSA
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Mon, May 26 - Thu, May 29
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7:35 pm - 9:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 00mnonstop
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3:05 pm - 1:15 pmLUN-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
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2:35 pm - 6:55 amJNB-LUN
16h 20m1 stop
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7:25 am - 8:05 amLUN-JNB
24h 40m1 stop
$394fastjet
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
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10:40 am - 12:40 pmJNB-LUN
2h 00mnonstop
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3:05 pm - 1:15 pmLUN-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
Thu, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 5
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Lusaka flights

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 round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Johannesburg to Lusaka, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Lusaka back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $265 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $306 and $298 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower 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.
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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 $149 for a one-way ticket and $251 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Lusaka?

    A passport is required to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

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

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Lusaka flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka, South African or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are South African and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $276 and an overall rating of 7.4, South African is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $259 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 travelers 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. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and LUN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $148 or less one-way and $259 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka

Monday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

Tuesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

Wednesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

Thursday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

Friday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

Saturday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

Sunday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

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Direct returns

Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

Tuesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

Wednesday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

Thursday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +10 more

Friday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

Saturday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Air France, Airlink, +11 more

Sunday

Air France, Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Air France, Airlink, +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.
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8.6
AirlinkOverall score based on 67 reviews
8.5Boarding
6.6Entertainment
9.0Crew
8.3Comfort
8.0Food
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Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

8.0 ExcellentDaniel, Jan 2025JNB - WDH
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Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

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.

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

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

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

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