Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

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From Johannesburg to Lusaka

What days are direct flights available from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 5 098 users have taken a look at flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka.

How long does the flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka take?

Your journey will take you approximately 2 hours. Your flight will cover a distance of about 750 kilometres.

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

16 flight departures from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 6% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 38% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 50% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 6% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Johannesburg or Lusaka?

Johannesburg will have less rainfall in 2 compared to Lusaka over the next 19 days.

Is Johannesburg weather warmer or cooler than Lusaka?

Our data indicates that the weather will be 32 °C on average in the month of October. The temperature in Lusaka is typically hotter than in Johannesburg. If you're traveling when the temperature is at its warmest, push to plan early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. For the best results, search for flights well in advance or after peak season.

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.