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 R4 302 and R4 615 in April. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R4 417 on South African (Apr 20-Apr 27).

Question 1

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 10% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 85 minutes.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

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 R4 302 and R4 615 in April.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R4 417 on South African (Apr 20-Apr 27).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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. 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 R3 527. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R4 105, and Proflight Zambia, from R4 279. South African is currently priced 25% 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 286 on Zambia Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Proflight Zambia from R2 431 and South African from R2 510 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 52 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka (average of R2 736). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka in November is currently the most expensive (average of R4 450). 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 Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons 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

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The most flights from JNB to LUN are scheduled on a Saturday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 R8 126, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 276. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lusaka), is priced around R4 747.

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 Kenya Airways (100%), Proflight Zambia (92%) and Air France (83%).

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, Ethiopian Air and Zambia Airways. 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 63% 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 10 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka per day from 5 different airlines.

Question 20

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

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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?

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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?

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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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Question 25

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

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Question 26

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Round-trip from	R4 417
One-way from	R2 538
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R4 368
Good round-trip deal	R4 349 or less
Good one-way deal	R2 719 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	CheapestR3 529	AverageR4 797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR4 107	AverageR4 291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Proflight Zambia	CheapestR4 319	AverageR5 448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Proflight Zambia flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR4 555	AverageR4 990	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR5 492	AverageR6 360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka from R2 538

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka are usually found in January or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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