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R3 713+ Cheap flights to Lusaka

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— LUN
Jul 29 — Aug 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lusaka in 2026

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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 29 June 2026.

Sat 29/814:15
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/911:00
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R6 621
Sat 26/1214:15
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/18:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6R6 867
Mon 21/1212:00
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/1215:05
LUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6R6 916
Tue 18/814:15
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/88:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6R6 933
Sat 29/811:30
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Airlink
Sat 5/914:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 25/6R6 998
Thu 20/811:30
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Airlink
Mon 24/814:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 26/6R7 015
Mon 20/77:40
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Airlink
Sun 26/714:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 26/6R7 048
Fri 21/814:15
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/88:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R7 080
Tue 18/87:40
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Airlink
Sun 23/817:05
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 29/6R7 097
Tue 18/87:40
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Airlink
Fri 21/814:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 25/6R7 130
Thu 6/87:40
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Airlink
Sun 9/817:05
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 05m
Airlink
Deal found 28/6R7 146
Thu 16/714:15
JNB
-
LUN
3 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/78:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6R7 163

Find flight deals to Lusaka

Find the latest flights to Lusaka in 2026, 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 29 June 2026.

Return from

R6 621

One-way from

R3 713

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Average price

R7 409
Proflight Zambia
  • Proflight Zambia
  • 29/8-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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  • 28/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

1:15-9:10

1 stop7h 55m

Lusaka

Fri 24/7

10:00-10:55

2 stops24h 55m

R7 261
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 21/8

7:30-9:35

Nonstop2h 05m

R7 261

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

17:00-19:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Mon 10/8

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

R7 294

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sun 29/11

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

R7 294

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

7:40-9:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 5/8

10:20-12:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R7 294

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 24/7

10:45-17:00

1 stop6h 15m

R7 655

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

12:10-9:10

1 stop21h 00m

Lusaka

Sun 23/8

10:00-0:15

2 stops14h 15m

R7 803

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 24/7

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

R8 165

JohannesburgLusaka

HLA - LUN

HLALUN

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 3/8

12:55-19:45

2 stops30h 50m

Lusaka

Sat 8/8

7:15-16:30

2 stops9h 15m

R18 268

JohannesburgLusaka

HLA - LUN

HLALUN

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 1/9

15:40-16:50

2 stops25h 10m

Lusaka

Sat 5/9

7:15-8:10

2 stops24h 55m

R18 597

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lusaka

How long is the flight to Lusaka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes 4 hours 40 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 Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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.

South African
South African
From R1 752
Zambia Airways
Zambia Airways
From R4 695
Airlink
Airlink
From R5 475
Proflight Zambia
Proflight Zambia
From R3 929

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

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).

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 20 June 2026.

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

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 29 June 2026.
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
88 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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
1 009 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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
6,8
Okay
10 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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 15 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 R2 227, while return flights cost around R3 516.

  • How much is a return flight to Lusaka?

    A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R56 096, however they can be found for as little as R3 516.

  • 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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