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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka flights typically cost between R4 828 and R5 885 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R4 758 on South African (Oct 21-Oct 26).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka flights typically cost between R4 828 and R5 885 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R4 758 on South African (Oct 21-Oct 26).

Question 2

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 3

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka round-trip from R3 842. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R4 402, and Proflight Zambia, from R4 470. South African is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 4

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 5

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka (average of R266). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka in August is currently the most expensive (average of R308). 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 6

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. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

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 Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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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 10

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 R6 937, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 709. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lusaka), is priced around R5 180.

Question 11

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 Zambia Airways (93%), Ethiopian Air (93%) and South African (89%).

Question 12

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 Airlink, Ethiopian Air and Proflight Zambia. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 13

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

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Users have found that flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

To save up to 6% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 53 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka from R4 758 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R4 934 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have commonly found prices around R4 966 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R4 440. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

Question 16

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 42% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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Round-trip from	R4 758
One-way from	R2 731
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R5 480
Good round-trip deal	R4 803 or less
Good one-way deal	R2 802 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	CheapestR3 842	AverageR5 046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR4 402	AverageR4 635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Proflight Zambia	CheapestR4 470	AverageR5 423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Proflight Zambia flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR4 669	AverageR5 228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestR4 950	AverageR5 227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Airlink	CheapestR5 939	AverageR6 789	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka from R2 731

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 23/12. 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 Friday and return on a Monday

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