Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka flights typically cost between R5 105 and R6 817 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R6 767 on Zambia Airways (Nov 6–Nov 7).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Proflight Zambia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka flights typically cost between R5 105 and R6 817 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R6 767 on Zambia Airways (Nov 6–Nov 7).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka will take you 2h 10m. There are 1201 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lusaka. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka round-trip from R1 352. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are South African, from R1 770, and Proflight Zambia, from R3 529. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 77% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R2 468 on South African. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Zambia Airways from R2 573 and Proflight Zambia from R2 616 one-way.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka (average of R3 342). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka in June is currently the most expensive (average of R7 698). 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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to LUN are scheduled on a Wednesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Question 13

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lusaka ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka? While on average our users pay R5 492, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 316. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lusaka), is priced around R6 551.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka are Proflight Zambia (100%), KLM (94%) and South African (93%).

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka are South African, Zambia Airways and Airlink. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Lusaka, which is the city’s only airport. Lusaka (LUN) is located 19,6 km from the centre of Lusaka. There are 16 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka per day from 6 different airlines.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Lusaka by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 24

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka with no change fees.

Question 26

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

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Round-trip from	R6 767
One-way from	R3 325
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R5 587
Good round-trip deal	R6 806 or less
Good one-way deal	R3 647 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR1 352	AverageR5 526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	CheapestR1 770	AverageR4 849	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Proflight Zambia	CheapestR3 529	AverageR5 933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Proflight Zambia flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR4 739	AverageR5 981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR5 546	AverageR7 330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR6 404	AverageR7 273	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka from R3 325

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

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

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka flights typically cost between R5 105 and R6 817 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R6 767 on Zambia Airways (Nov 6–Nov 7).

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka

The most flights from JNB to LUN are scheduled on a Wednesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

Over the past year, Proflight Zambia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka flights typically cost between R5 105 and R6 817 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R6 767 on Zambia Airways (Nov 6–Nov 7).