Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka (JNB - LUN)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$478	Kenya Airways 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is currently $478
Cheapest one-way flight	$255	Proflight Zambia Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is currently $255
Cheapest nonstop flights	$514	South African Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is currently $514
Last-minute weekend getaway	$478	Kenya Airways 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Lusaka is currently $478
Cheapest business class flights	$957	Zambia Airways Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is currently $957

Fastest flight	2 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes 2 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $245–335
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $340–430

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Airlink

Nonstop

Typical price: $340–435

21 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - LUN Every day
Proflight Zambia

Nonstop

from $527

Typical price: $300–465

12 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - LUN Every day
South African

Nonstop

from $514

Typical price: $300–500

12 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - LUN Every day
Zambia Airways

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - LUN Every day
Ethiopian

from $578

Typical price: $325–570

50 weekly connecting flights

JNB - LUN Every day
Kenya Airways

from $478

Typical price: $440–540

33 weekly connecting flights

JNB - LUN Every day

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Lusaka

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN)

Lusaka Zambia 38 min 12 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $245 to $335.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka recently found on Google Flights was with Kenya Airways from $478. The cheapest one-way flight was with Proflight Zambia from $255.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Proflight Zambia flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is $527, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest South African flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is $514, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is $578, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is $478, flying from May 7 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka starts at $478 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $255 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.

2 hr is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

Lusaka is a year-round destination with a warm climate. Popular times to visit include Jul–Aug, during the long dry season. Nov–Apr are the wettest months. Lusaka is a focal point for Zambia's Independence Day celebrations (Oct) with parades, tribal dancing and music.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

In terms of nonstop flights, Airlink is the most popular. Airlink offers 21 nonstop flights per week. Airlink flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN) .

In terms of flights, Ethiopian is the most popular. Ethiopian offers 50 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka are:

Proflight Zambia offers 12 nonstop flights per week. Proflight Zambia flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN) .
South African offers 12 nonstop flights per week. South African flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN) .
Zambia Airways offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Zambia Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN) .
Kenya Airways offers 33 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Lusaka.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka recently found on Google Flights was with Kenya Airways from $478. The cheapest one-way flight was with Proflight Zambia from $255.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Proflight Zambia flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is $527, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest South African flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is $514, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is $578, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is $478, flying from May 7 to May 10.

Airlink, Proflight Zambia, South African and Zambia Airways fly direct from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

There are 21 Airlink direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Proflight Zambia direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 South African direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Zambia Airways direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Lusaka at price $478 is offered by Kenya Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Airlink, Proflight Zambia, South African and Zambia Airways fly direct from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

There are 21 Airlink direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Proflight Zambia direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 South African direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Zambia Airways direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka start at $514 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with South African.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka start at $957 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Zambia Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka start at $478 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Lusaka, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Lusaka starts at $478 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Kenya Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Lusaka at price $478 is offered by Kenya Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Lusaka, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.