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R2 646+ Cheap flights to Lusaka

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LUN
Dec 20 — Dec 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lusaka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Lusaka in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2025.

Return from

R4 966

One-way from

R2 646

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R4 725
South African
  • South African
  • 21/2-22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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South African
  • South African
  • 16/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Lusaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lusaka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.

Thu 27/1119:35JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Sun 30/1113:30LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 19/11R5 241
Wed 10/1210:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Wed 24/127:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 19/11R5 378
Thu 18/1219:25JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Thu 25/1216:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Deal found 17/11R5 395
Fri 28/1110:10JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Fri 5/127:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 18/11R5 413
Wed 19/1110:55JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Sun 23/117:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 18/11R5 464
Tue 16/1219:25JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Tue 23/1216:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Deal found 19/11R5 481
Thu 27/1119:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Sun 30/117:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 18/11R5 550
Thu 20/1119:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Sat 22/1116:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 18/11R5 584
Mon 8/1211:30JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Fri 12/127:30LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 19/11R5 739
Wed 10/1210:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Fri 2/17:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 18/11R5 756
Sun 23/117:00HLA - LUN
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/112:10LUN - HLA
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R21 530
Sun 21/127:00HLA - LUN
2 stops9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/12:10LUN - HLA
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11R26 015

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Tue 23/12

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R5 481

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 12/12

7:30-9:35

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 739

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

7:40-9:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 2/1

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 756

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Fri 2/1

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 756

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

19:30-10:40

2 stops15h 10m

Lusaka

Mon 5/1

11:00-13:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 096

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

20:10-6:55

1 stop10h 45m

Lusaka

Tue 20/1

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 698

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

1:35-17:25

2 stops15h 50m

Lusaka

Sat 24/1

18:15-15:50

1 stop21h 35m

R7 715

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

17:00-17:25

2 stops24h 25m

Lusaka

Sun 4/1

1:55-0:25

1 stop22h 30m

R7 870

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

1:35-17:25

2 stops15h 50m

Lusaka

Fri 12/12

10:05-0:25

2 stops14h 20m

R7 887

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

12:10-23:55

1 stop11h 45m

Lusaka

Fri 1/5

0:45-0:15

2 stops23h 30m

R8 024

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lusaka, you should look to book at least 52 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 55 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Lusaka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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 Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Lusaka

The most flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are scheduled on a Thursday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 Zambia Airways.

South African
South African
From R3 758
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 279
Zambia Airways
Zambia Airways
From R4 666
Proflight Zambia
Proflight Zambia
From R4 756

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lusaka?

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

Rainfall in Lusaka by month

Plan your trip to Lusaka by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Lusaka by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lusaka. 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 Lusaka. Reviews last updated 20 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, South African, andEthiopian Air to Zambia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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
896 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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
Zambia Airways
6,6
Okay
9 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

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 14 daily flights from Johannesburg. 5 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 563, while return flights cost around R3 215.

  • How much is a return flight to Lusaka?

    A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R12 245, however they can be found for as little as R3 215.

  • 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 0 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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