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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lusaka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 July 2025.

Sun 27/710:15JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 20mEthiopian Air

Thu 7/816:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/7R4 609

Mon 1/910:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Fri 5/913:30LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 14/7R4 877

Sun 31/810:15JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways

Fri 5/97:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways

Deal found 15/7R5 288

Best flights to Lusaka
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Lusaka that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

Sun 27/710:15JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 20mEthiopian Air

Thu 7/816:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/7R4 609

Mon 1/910:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Fri 5/913:30LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 14/7R4 877

Sun 31/810:15JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways

Fri 5/97:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways

Deal found 15/7R5 288

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Estimated return price

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

10:55-13:40

Nonstop2h 45m

Lusaka

Sun 31/8

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R4 609

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 5/9

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R4 877

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Fri 5/9

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 288

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/12

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 733

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/8

10:10-12:30

Nonstop2h 20m

R2 823

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/7

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Lusaka

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown South African, Ethiopian Air, andRwandAir to Zambia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

7,6

Good

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

7,2

Good

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

7,1

Good

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

6,9

Okay

7,6

Good

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Temperature and rainfall in Lusaka by month

LUN

Temperature

16 - 25 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lusaka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Lusaka

How much are direct flights to Lusaka?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Lusaka will cost users approximately R16 312. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Lusaka, you can expect to pay around R8 795.
Which airlines fly direct to Lusaka?
At the moment, South African, Ethiopian Air, Airlink, Proflight Zambia, Zambia Airways, RwandAir offer direct flights to Lusaka. South African is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Lusaka.
How long is a direct flight to Lusaka?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Lusaka to last approximately 4h 20m on average. The quickest direct flight to Lusaka at this time departs from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (2h 10m), while the longest leaves from Cape Town (6h 30m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Lusaka?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Lusaka, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. May may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Lusaka, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Lusaka?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Lusaka is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. A return direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka typically costs around R15 128.

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