Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

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From Johannesburg to Lusaka

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lusaka from Johannesburg?

For a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka, you will be flying into Lusaka. Lusaka (LUN) is just 19,6 km from the centre vof the city. Lusaka is the only Lusaka airport and it handles 6 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 4 airlines have flights to Lusaka from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

Which airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are South African, RwandAir, and Kenya Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka for under R4 200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka for under R4 200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R4 116, but on average you can expect to pay R4 545.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka for under R4 700 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka under R4 700. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is less than R5 053.

Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg to Lusaka for under R4 200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka within the next 7 days for less than R4 200.

What days are direct flights available from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.

How popular is this Johannesburg to Lusaka flight route?

Within the past month, 6 714 users have taken a look at flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to Lusaka on average per day?

On average 4 flights depart from Johannesburg to Lusaka per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 25% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 50% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 25% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Lusaka in 2h. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Proflight Zambia, or RwandAir to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg and Lusaka is about 1207 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka return?

According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R4 116), Proflight Zambia (R4 672), and RwandAir (R4 783) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Lusaka. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R2 860 on Proflight Zambia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R2 876 and Airlink from R3 035 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

On average you can expect to pay R5 442 for a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka. The cheapest flight overall is R4 891 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lusaka) is currently priced at R4 243.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka, you may want to consider flying on Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways or South African as they are the most popular for this route.

What airports serve Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

Travellers who are planning a trip to Lusaka from Johannesburg will start the trip at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This airport is located in Kempton Park and has the capacity to handle 28 million passengers each year. This airport is a hub for South African Airways, FlySafair, and Kulula. It had 21 million passengers in 2017. When touching down, passengers will disembark at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, which has a capacity for two million passengers annually. The airport is 26 kilometres from the city centre and is a hub for Proflight Zambia. Some destinations of this airport include Dar es Salaam, Dubai, Addis Ababa, and Nairobi.

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

This flight route can be flown directly without any stops between the two locations. In many cases, the direct, nonstop flights are going to be less expensive than other flights travellers can choose. The average direct flight is about 1h 55m in length with flights from South African Airways. There are also stopover flights available through various airlines like Proflight Zambia, Kenya Airways, and RwandAir. Indirect flights tend to be longer with the quickest of them on this route in the air for about 4h 00m. Some flights can be even longer and tend to have the least expensive tickets.

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Lusaka?

For this flight, when stopping between Johannesburg and Lusaka, there are many locations where travellers may stop down. These include Ndola Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Harare Airport, and Livingstone Airport. Some flights stop in two airports before reaching Lusaka. Some stop in Ndola Airport and Solwezi Airport, others might pass through Harare Airport and Kigali Airport. Flights with additional stops are going to take more time to reach Lusaka. The quickest flights of this type will get travellers there in 5h 35m while the longer ones can take up to 15h 40m.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Visitors to Lusaka from Johannesburg will need to have a passport that has two blank pages which is valid for at least six months. There is no need for a visa for the flight.