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 16 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, Ethiopian Air 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 R2 377, while return flights cost around R3 484.

How much is a return flight to Lusaka?

A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R9 139, however they can be found for as little as R3 484.

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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How long is the flight to Lusaka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes 6 hours 12 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.

Weekly flight availability to Lusaka

The most flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are scheduled on a Tuesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lusaka?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka are South African, Zambia Airways and Airlink.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lusaka?

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

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).

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 25 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lusaka?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Lusaka

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

8,4

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91 reviews

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1 / 1

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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

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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

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Mikateko,Jan 2022

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

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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

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Airlink

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91 reviews

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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 16 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, Ethiopian Air 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 R2 377, while return flights cost around R3 484.
How much is a return flight to Lusaka?
A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R9 139, however they can be found for as little as R3 484.
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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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes 6 hours 12 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.

Weekly flight availability to Lusaka

The most flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are scheduled on a Tuesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lusaka?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka are South African, Zambia Airways and Airlink.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lusaka?

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

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.

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 25 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.

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 12 September 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Lusaka

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.

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