What airport do you fly into for flights to Lusaka?

Lusaka (LUN), located 19,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Lusaka. Lusaka is the only Lusaka airport and it handles 18 daily flights from Johannesburg. 6 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka on a regular basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lusaka?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Lusaka is currently January ; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Lusaka if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lusaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Lusaka?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lusaka.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka?

Lusaka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka. One-way flights to Lusaka typically cost R1 839, while return flights cost around R3 982.

How much is a return flight to Lusaka?

A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R464, however they can be found for as little as R214.

Where does the fastest flight to Lusaka depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Lusaka, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 10 minutes).

Does Lusaka have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Lusaka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Lusaka?

Yes. Lusaka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hill Apartments is the closest property to Lusaka (0,0 km away from Lusaka).

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Flights to Lusaka in 2025

Return from	R4 783
One-way from	R2 717
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R5 379

Ethiopian Air
12/6-19/6
Nonstop
4h 20m total
Johannesburg to Lusaka

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25/5
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2h 45m total
Johannesburg to Lusaka

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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 29 April 2025.

Thu 12/619:25JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 19/616:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/4R4 783

Sun 20/719:35JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Sun 3/813:30LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 28/4R5 211

Mon 5/510:15JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 20mNAYSA

Sun 11/57:25LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mNAYSA

Deal found 29/4R5 844

Thu 1/510:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/57:25LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R6 626

Fri 12/1214:15JNB - LUN

2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania

Tue 16/1215:05LUN - JNB

1 stop22h 10mAir Tanzania

Deal found 28/4R6 924

Thu 1/57:45JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Sun 4/517:10LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mAirlink

Deal found 28/4R7 222

Thu 22/516:30JNB - LUN

1 stop14h 25mfastjet

Mon 26/57:25LUN - JNB

1 stop24h 40mfastjet

Deal found 28/4R7 333

Wed 11/61:15JNB - LUN

1 stop7h 55mKenya Airways

Thu 19/610:00LUN - JNB

2 stops14h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 28/4R7 910

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 29 April 2025.

Thu 12/619:25JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 19/616:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/4R4 783

Sun 20/719:35JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Sun 3/813:30LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 28/4R5 211

Tue 16/919:35JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/107:25LUN - JNB

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4R6 700

Thu 22/516:30JNB - LUN

1 stop14h 25mfastjet

Mon 26/57:25LUN - JNB

1 stop24h 40mfastjet

Deal found 28/4R7 333

Wed 11/61:15JNB - LUN

1 stop7h 55mKenya Airways

Wed 18/60:45LUN - JNB

2 stops15h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 28/4R7 910

Direct flights to Lusaka
Explore direct flight options to Lusaka based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Thu 12/619:25JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 19/616:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/4R4 783

Sun 20/719:35JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Sun 3/813:30LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 28/4R5 211

Last-minute flights to Lusaka
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Thu 1/510:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Fri 2/513:30LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 28/4R5 602

Thu 1/510:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/57:25LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R6 626

Thu 1/57:45JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Sun 4/517:10LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mAirlink

Deal found 28/4R7 222

Sun 4/511:30JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Sun 11/517:10LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mAirlink

Deal found 29/4R7 370

Sun 4/517:00JNB - LUN

1 stop16h 10mKenya Airways

Tue 13/518:15LUN - JNB

1 stop16h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 29/4R8 673

Sun 4/514:35JNB - LUN

1 stop16h 20mfastjet

Mon 12/57:25LUN - JNB

1 stop24h 40mfastjet

Deal found 29/4R9 250

Mon 5/510:15JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 20mNAYSA

Sun 11/57:25LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mNAYSA

Deal found 29/4R5 844

Fri 9/510:10JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 16/57:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/4R5 416

Fri 9/510:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/57:25LUN - JNB

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4R7 501

Fri 9/514:15JNB - LUN

2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania

Fri 16/515:05LUN - JNB

1 stop22h 10mAir Tanzania

Deal found 28/4R8 208

Sun 18/510:55JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 24/516:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/4R4 821

Wed 21/51:15JNB - LUN

1 stop7h 55mKenya Airways

Mon 26/518:15LUN - JNB

1 stop21h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 28/4R7 910

One-way flights to Lusaka
Search for one-way flight options to Lusaka. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Sun 25/510:55JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 45mNAYSA

Deal found 29/4R2 717

Thu 12/619:35JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 28/4R2 959

Thu 12/611:10JNB - LUN

1 stop19h 45mfastjet

Deal found 27/4R3 164

Mon 26/512:00JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia

Deal found 28/4R3 499

Sun 4/511:30JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Deal found 28/4R3 704

Mon 20/1014:15JNB - LUN

2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania

Deal found 28/4R4 169

Sun 25/51:15JNB - LUN

1 stop7h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 28/4R5 063

Mon 20/107:10JNB - LUN

1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4R5 211

Mon 12/512:20JNB - LUN

3 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/4R5 546

Thu 26/63:10JNB - LUN

2 stops11h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 28/4R6 831

Thu 12/611:45JNB - LUN

3 stops22h 15mAir Botswana

Deal found 27/4R8 878

Wed 7/56:30HLA - LUN

2 stops13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4R9 008

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Price

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JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Thu 19/6

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R4 783

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

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Sun 3/8

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 211

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 10/10

7:25-18:50

1 stop11h 25m

R6 700

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

16:30-6:55

1 stop14h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 26/5

7:25-8:05

1 stop24h 40m

R7 333

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

1:15-9:10

1 stop7h 55m

Lusaka

Thu 19/6

10:00-0:15

2 stops14h 15m

R7 910

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

10:55-13:40

Nonstop2h 45m

R2 717

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 959

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

11:10-6:55

1 stop19h 45m

R3 164

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 499

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 704

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lusaka

When is the best time to book a flight to Lusaka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lusaka, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Lusaka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes 5 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Lusaka from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lusaka?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Lusaka should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Lusaka

The most flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lusaka?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka are Ethiopian Air, South African and NAYSA.

Ethiopian Air

From R252

South African

From R215

NAYSA

From R265

Proflight Zambia

From R234

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lusaka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka are South African, Proflight Zambia and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Lusaka by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lusaka ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lusaka when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Lusaka by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lusaka

To help decide which airline to fly to Lusaka, see what other customers have to say about Airlink, South African and Ethiopian Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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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

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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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

South African

7,4

Good

32 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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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

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

769 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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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

RwandAir

7,1

Good

27 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

Check prices

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

FAQs about flying to Lusaka

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lusaka?
Lusaka (LUN), located 19,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Lusaka. Lusaka is the only Lusaka airport and it handles 18 daily flights from Johannesburg. 6 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka on a regular basis.
Can I find cheaper flights to Lusaka if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lusaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Lusaka?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lusaka.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka?
Lusaka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka. One-way flights to Lusaka typically cost R1 839, while return flights cost around R3 982.
How much is a return flight to Lusaka?
A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R464, however they can be found for as little as R214.
Where does the fastest flight to Lusaka depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Lusaka, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 10 minutes).
Does Lusaka have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Lusaka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Lusaka?
Yes. Lusaka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hill Apartments is the closest property to Lusaka (0,0 km away from Lusaka).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lusaka

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To help decide which airline to fly to Lusaka, see what other customers have to say about Airlink, South African and Ethiopian Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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