Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Livingstone are usually found in January or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Livingstone (LVI). 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 24 September 2026.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone?
The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 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 Johannesburg to Livingstone?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone (average of R5 906). Flying from Johannesburg to Livingstone in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 416). 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 JNB to LVI?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Livingstone. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 September 2026.
When flying from Johannesburg to Livingstone, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone delayed?
About 26% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Livingstone have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 72 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Livingstone flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Livingstone flights?
Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Livingstone
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Livingstone. 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 Livingstone. Reviews last updated 24 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone, such as Airlink. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
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What airports serve Johannesburg to Livingstone flights?
A trip to Livingstone from Johannesburg will start at either Lanseria International Airport or O.R. Tambo International Airport. The second is the larger and busier option with additional flights, while the former is smaller and quieter for travellers who prefer that. O.R. Tambo can handle up to 28 million passengers on an annual basis. After the flight lands, travellers will leave at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport. This airport offers flights to numerous locations nearby such as Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Gaborone, and Nelspruit. This airline has two runways, one of which is paved.
Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Livingstone?
Kulula, South African Airways, and British Airways are the airlines that offer direct, nonstop flights into Livingstone. Travellers can expect these flights to reach the destination quickly, in many cases within 1h 45m time. Also, the flights that go directly from Johannesburg to Livingstone are less expensive in many cases. There are also airlines offering stopover, indirect flights like Proflight Zambia, RwandAir, and Ethiopian Airlines. Some of the flights require passengers to self-transfer between aircraft. These flights will take around 3h 10m-5h 20m to make it to Livingstone, although this can vary to some degree.
What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Livingstone?
Travellers who take a flight with a single stop in the middle may touch down at Lusaka Airport, Nelspruit Airport, or Cape Town Airport. Single stop flights on this route are typically less expensive than those with additional stops. Dozens of other flights are available with two or three stops which may touch down at Ndola Airport and Lusaka Airport, Harare Airport and Lusaka Airport, or Lilongwe Airport, Harare Airport, and Lusaka Airport. Flights with at least two stops usually take longer to reach Livingstone with an average duration of 6h 15m.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Livingstone?
Anyone coming from Johannesburg to Livingston will need to have a passport with at least two blank pages that is valid for six months or longer. There is no need to have a visa.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Livingstone from Johannesburg?
Livingstone (LVI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone. You should not have trouble finding flights to Livingstone from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Livingstone airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 4,9 km journey from Livingstone (LVI) to Livingstone’s city centre.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg to Livingstone round-trip?
Flying on Airlink is currently your cheapest option to Livingstone, with prices starting at R5 515. Airlink is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Livingstone?
Consider Qatar Airways (62%), KLM (62%) or Qantas Airways (62%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Livingstone.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone?
While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone is generally R7 845, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R7 380. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Livingstone), you can expect to pay R7 612 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Livingstone flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Livingstone 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 Johannesburg to Livingstone?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone (average of R5 906). Flying from Johannesburg to Livingstone in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 416). 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.
Explore flights to Livingstone departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 September 2026.
Top airline flying from Johannesburg to Livingstone
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone. 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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 24 September 2026.
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