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$183 Find Cheap Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg (LUN-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Wed, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 11
South African Logo
1:30 pm - 3:30 pmLUN-JNB
2h 00mnonstop
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10:40 am - 12:40 pmJNB-LUN
2h 00mnonstop
$289South African
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Sun, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 6
Zambia Airways Logo
7:25 am - 9:30 amLUN-JNB
2h 05mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 10:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 45mnonstop
$296Zambia Airways
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Fri, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 22
South African Logo
6:40 am - 8:40 amLUN-JNB
2h 00mnonstop
South African Logo
10:40 am - 12:40 pmJNB-LUN
2h 00mnonstop
$307South African
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 20
Zambia Airways Logo
7:25 am - 9:30 amLUN-JNB
2h 05mnonstop
Zambia Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 9:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 10mnonstop
$313Zambia Airways
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Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 12
Zambia Airways Logo
7:20 am - 9:25 amLUN-JNB
2h 05mnonstop
Zambia Airways Logo
10:10 am - 12:30 pmJNB-LUN
2h 20mnonstop
$314Zambia Airways
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Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 12
Air Tanzania Logo
1:10 pm - 1:15 pmLUN-JNB
24h 05m2 stops
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2:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-LUN
24h 00m2 stops
$414Air Tanzania
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 18
Air Tanzania Logo
1:10 pm - 1:15 pmLUN-JNB
24h 05m2 stops
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-LUN
24h 00m2 stops
$419Air Tanzania
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 2
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7:25 am - 7:35 pmLUN-JNB
12h 10m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 6:55 amJNB-LUN
10h 45m1 stop
$423fastjet
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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Jul 16
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7:25 am - 8:05 amLUN-JNB
24h 40m1 stop
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7:15 pm - 6:55 amJNB-LUN
11h 40m1 stop
$424fastjet
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:10 am - 1:05 pmLUN-JNB
10h 55m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 10:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 45mnonstop
$486Ethiopian Air
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Expert advice for your flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg

 
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lusaka to Johannesburg flights

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

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Planning a trip from Lusaka to Johannesburg? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Lusaka to Johannesburg, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $331 and $330 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 12 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$183
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lusaka to Johannesburg 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $183 for a one-way ticket and $289 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Lusaka and on arrival in Johannesburg.

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

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lusaka to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg are Airlink and South African. With an average price for the route of $399 and an overall rating of 8.6, Airlink is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $294 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Lusaka to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Lusaka 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Lusaka with another airline. Booking your flights between Lusaka and JNB 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg from Lusaka 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $206 or less one-way and $297 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Lusaka to Johannesburg

 
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8.6
AirlinkOverall score based on 75 reviews
8.0Food
9.0Crew
6.6Entertainment
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

10.0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

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.

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

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Our entire flights luggage was lost, and still not found with no follow up regarding it. The chairs had no headrests, and leg room was mediocre. The drinks we all sugary with no sugar free alternative.

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