Cheap flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

LUN — JNB
Aug 31 — Sep 71
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lusaka to Johannesburg are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lusaka (LUN) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 104

One-way from

R3 438

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R5 788
South African
  • South African
  • 7/11-14/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Lusaka to Johannesburg
Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 24/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Lusaka to Johannesburg
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R706 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Best time to book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LUN to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Lusaka to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 26 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg, such as Airlink, South African, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8,6
Very Good

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Lusaka, you will be flying from Lusaka, which is the city’s only airport. Lusaka (LUN) is located 19,6 km from the centre of Lusaka. There are 17 flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg can take about 2h. South African provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R5 104. There are 1201 km between Lusaka and Johannesburg. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg round-trip?

    RwandAir, at R3 684, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lusaka to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include South African and Zambia Airways. You may be able to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg are Zambia Airways (93%), Qantas Airways (93%) and Ethiopian Air (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R3 411. While the most popular route (Lusaka - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R5 157 on average our data indicates R5 018 when flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lusaka to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lusaka to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR3 684AverageR5 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR4 253AverageR5 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 805AverageR5 430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 982AverageR5 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR5 058AverageR6 036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 800AverageR6 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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