Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lusaka from R3 988

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LUN
Aug 20 — Aug 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Lusaka are usually found in February or November, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Lusaka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Lusaka (LUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 397

One-way from

R3 988

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 783

Good one-way deal

R5 915 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 30/11-17/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Lusaka
South African
  • South African
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Lusaka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R2 883 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R982 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Lusaka.

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Lusaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Lusaka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Sun 30/1115:55CPT - LUN
1 stop5h 40mSouth African
Wed 17/1213:30LUN - CPT
1 stop6h 15mSouth African
Deal found 14/8R7 397
Wed 17/98:10CPT - LUN
1 stop13h 25mSouth African
Tue 30/96:40LUN - CPT
1 stop12h 15mSouth African
Deal found 13/8R7 414
Wed 24/912:20CPT - LUN
1 stop9h 15mSouth African
Fri 26/96:40LUN - CPT
1 stop10h 05mSouth African
Deal found 14/8R7 590
Tue 2/920:25CPT - LUN
1 stop25h 10mSouth African
Thu 4/913:30LUN - CPT
1 stop25h 05mSouth African
Deal found 13/8R7 660
Sun 28/920:25CPT - LUN
1 stop16h 15mSouth African
Sun 5/1013:30LUN - CPT
1 stop6h 15mSouth African
Deal found 14/8R7 766
Sat 29/1118:10CPT - LUN
1 stop18h 30mSouth African
Thu 18/126:40LUN - CPT
1 stop6h 45mSouth African
Deal found 14/8R7 818
Wed 26/118:10CPT - LUN
1 stop13h 25mSouth African
Thu 18/1213:30LUN - CPT
1 stop6h 15mSouth African
Deal found 14/8R7 836
Wed 24/98:10CPT - LUN
1 stop13h 25mSouth African
Sat 27/913:30LUN - CPT
1 stop10h 05mSouth African
Deal found 13/8R8 082
Thu 4/917:25CPT - LUN
1 stop19h 15mSouth African
Sun 7/913:30LUN - CPT
1 stop7h 45mSouth African
Deal found 13/8R8 416
Wed 20/819:35CPT - LUN
1 stop26h 00mSouth African
Wed 27/813:30LUN - CPT
1 stop7h 15mSouth African
Deal found 13/8R8 732

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Cape Town

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Lusaka

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

15:55-21:35

1 stop5h 40m

Lusaka

Wed 17/12

13:30-19:45

1 stop6h 15m

R7 397

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

8:10-21:35

1 stop13h 25m

Lusaka

Tue 30/9

6:40-18:55

1 stop12h 15m

R7 414

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

12:20-21:35

1 stop9h 15m

Lusaka

Fri 26/9

6:40-16:45

1 stop10h 05m

R7 590

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

20:25-21:35

1 stop25h 10m

Lusaka

Thu 4/9

13:30-14:35

1 stop25h 05m

R7 660

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

20:25-12:40

1 stop16h 15m

Lusaka

Sun 5/10

13:30-19:45

1 stop6h 15m

R7 766

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

14:15-21:35

1 stop7h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 18/12

13:30-23:35

1 stop10h 05m

R7 818

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

18:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Lusaka

Thu 18/12

6:40-13:25

1 stop6h 45m

R7 818

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

8:10-21:35

1 stop13h 25m

Lusaka

Thu 18/12

13:30-19:45

1 stop6h 15m

R7 836

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

8:10-21:35

1 stop13h 25m

Lusaka

Sat 27/9

13:30-23:35

1 stop10h 05m

R8 082

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

17:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

Lusaka

Sun 7/9

13:30-21:15

1 stop7h 45m

R8 416

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Lusaka

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Lusaka. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka, you should look to book at least 70 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka (average of R266). Flying from Cape Town to Lusaka in August is currently the most expensive (average of R311). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to LUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Lusaka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Cape Town to Lusaka by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Lusaka flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Lusaka?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Lusaka chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 97% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Lusaka on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Lusaka, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Johannesburg (JNB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 142.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Lusaka, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Livingstone (LVI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Lusaka, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Livingstone (LVI) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 30m.

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 15 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Lusaka, such as Airlink and South African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

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
8,6
Very Good

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

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

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

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

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  • How popular is this Cape Town to Lusaka flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Lusaka round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Lusaka is South African. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 040 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Proflight Zambia and Airlink, starting at R7 282 and R7 727 round-trip. Users have found that South African is 9% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 913. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Lusaka) can be booked for R8 363 on average our data indicates R5 915 when flying from Cape Town to Lusaka.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Lusaka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Lusaka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka (average of R266). Flying from Cape Town to Lusaka in August is currently the most expensive (average of R311). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR7 040AverageR7 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR7 282AverageR9 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR7 727AverageR8 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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