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R2 733+ Cheap flights to Lusaka

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Jul 7 — Jul 141
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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 2 July 2025.

Return from

R4 548

One-way from

R2 733

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R5 007
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/8-23/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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South African
  • South African
  • 29/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R4 480 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R685 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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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 2 July 2025.

Sat 16/819:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 23/816:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7R4 548
Fri 15/814:00JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Fri 22/88:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 1/7R5 236
Fri 15/811:30JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Wed 27/87:30LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 1/7R6 435
Mon 30/610:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Tue 1/716:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 30/6R6 488
Fri 15/814:15JNB - LUN
2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania
Fri 22/815:05LUN - JNB
1 stop22h 10mAir Tanzania
Deal found 30/6R7 193
Thu 14/81:25JNB - LUN
1 stop22h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 22/810:00LUN - JNB
2 stops24h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/6R7 387
Fri 15/810:40JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/815:05LUN - JNB
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R7 492
Thu 3/719:20JNB - LUN
1 stop11h 35mfastjet
Wed 9/77:25LUN - JNB
1 stop11h 25mfastjet
Deal found 30/6R7 898
Wed 2/719:50HLA - LUN
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/76:40LUN - HLA
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R14 721

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 2 July 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

19:50-22:35

Nonstop2h 45m

Lusaka

Sat 23/8

16:20-19:05

Nonstop2h 45m

R4 548

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 22/8

8:15-10:15

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 236

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 27/8

7:30-9:35

Nonstop2h 05m

R6 435

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

14:15-14:15

2 stops24h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 22/8

15:05-13:15

1 stop22h 10m

R7 193

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

1:25-23:55

1 stop22h 30m

Lusaka

Fri 22/8

10:00-10:55

2 stops24h 55m

R7 387

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 22/8

15:05-13:15

1 stop22h 10m

R7 492

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

19:20-6:55

1 stop11h 35m

Lusaka

Fri 8/8

7:25-18:50

1 stop11h 25m

R8 110

JohannesburgLusaka

HLA - LUN

HLALUN

Johannesburg Lanseria

Fri 15/8

6:30-13:10

2 stops30h 40m

Lusaka

Fri 22/8

10:40-20:50

2 stops10h 10m

R16 572

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 733

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R2 750

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Best time to book a flight to Lusaka

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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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lusaka, you should look to book at least 46 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 11 hours 15 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 Monday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Lusaka

The most flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, 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 Ethiopian Air, South African and Zambia Airways.

South African
South African
From R216
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R252
Airlink
Airlink
From R300
Proflight Zambia
Proflight Zambia
From R230

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).

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 2 July 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
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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
72 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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
35 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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
789 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
266 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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 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, 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 704, while return flights cost around R3 228.

  • How much is a return flight to Lusaka?

    A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R545, however they can be found for as little as R183.

  • 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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