Find flights
Deals
Airlines
Travel Guide

R1 839+ Cheap flights to Lusaka

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LUN
Apr 4 — Apr 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lusaka in 2026

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 5 March 2026.

Tue 17/310:40
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Mon 6/46:40
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 28/2R1 839
Wed 18/319:35
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Sat 21/313:30
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 4/3R3 250
Wed 18/319:35
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Tue 24/36:40
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 2/3R3 283
Tue 17/319:35
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Thu 26/313:30
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 2/3R3 841
Tue 10/310:40
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Tue 17/36:40
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 4/3R4 219
Tue 17/319:35
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Wed 18/36:40
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 4/3R4 235
Tue 17/319:35
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Tue 24/36:40
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 2/3R4 252
Wed 11/310:40
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Tue 17/36:40
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 4/3R4 301
Wed 11/319:35
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Wed 18/36:40
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 4/3R4 383
Fri 20/310:40
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Fri 27/313:30
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 3/3R4 400
Tue 17/319:35
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Sat 21/313:30
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 2/3R4 416
Wed 13/510:40
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Wed 20/513:30
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 3/3R4 449

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 5 March 2026.

Return from

R1 839

One-way from

R2 545

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R4 367
South African
  • South African
  • 17/3-6/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
Search Deals
Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 11/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R97 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in March 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Lusaka that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 5 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Lusaka that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Fri 27/3

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 040

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Tue 23/6

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R5 056

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Fri 24/4

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 056

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Sun 3/5

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 073

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Lusaka

Sat 28/3

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R9 719

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

23:00-13:10

1 stop14h 10m

Lusaka

Sun 29/3

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R9 719

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 20/3

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R9 784

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

12:30-21:55

3 stops33h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 6/4

2:10-16:20

3 stops38h 10m

R11 886

JohannesburgLusaka

HLA - LUN

HLALUN

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 8/8

7:00-16:50

2 stops9h 50m

Lusaka

Sat 22/8

7:15-17:15

2 stops10h 00m

R12 427

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

22:50-13:10

2 stops38h 20m

Lusaka

Tue 21/4

15:10-16:20

3 stops25h 10m

R12 969

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/3

Showing 1-10 of 38 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight to Lusaka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lusaka with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Lusaka

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 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lusaka, you should look to book at least 26 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 21 February 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Lusaka should consider flying on Thursday evenings, 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 Tuesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, 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 Ethiopian Air.

South African
South African
From R1 753
Zambia Airways
Zambia Airways
From R4 590
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 027
Airlink
Airlink
From R5 454

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lusaka?

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

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 5 March 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
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

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
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

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
56 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

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
962 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

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
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

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 755, while return flights cost around R1 753.

  • How much is a return flight to Lusaka?

    A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R4 402, however they can be found for as little as R1 753.

  • 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).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Find the best flight deals to Lusaka

Some of the lowest fares we’ve come across for flights to Lusaka.
Flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka
Flights from Harare to Lusaka
Flights from Entebbe to Lusaka

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Lusaka?

Deals for Lusaka flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Lusaka?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals to Lusaka for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Lusaka with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights to Lusaka flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Lusaka become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up Price Alerts. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.