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Cheap flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R3 437

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — JNB
Jul 5 — Jul 121
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or November, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Lusaka to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lusaka (LUN) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 164

One-way from

R3 437

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R5 378

Good round-trip deal

R5 452 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 556 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 14/8-22/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Lusaka to Johannesburg
Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 5/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Lusaka to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R880 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R830 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Cheapest flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lusaka to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 June 2025.

Sun 27/713:30LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Sun 3/819:35JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 27/6R5 164
Tue 1/716:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/719:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R5 182
Mon 11/87:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Mon 18/810:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 26/6R5 306
Tue 8/711:00LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Sat 23/814:00JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 28/6R5 556
Tue 2/1215:05LUN - JNB
1 stop22h 10mAir Tanzania
Fri 2/114:15JNB - LUN
2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania
Deal found 28/6R7 052

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Lusaka

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sun 27/7

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 164

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 28/7

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R5 235

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 11/8

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R5 306

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 18/7

8:15-10:15

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 556

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Wed 23/7

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

10:10-12:30

Nonstop2h 20m

R6 624

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 2/12

15:05-13:15

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/1

14:15-14:15

2 stops24h 00m

R7 052

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Wed 9/7

7:25-18:50

1 stop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

15:40-6:55

1 stop15h 15m

R7 924

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 5/9

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R3 437

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sat 25/10

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 544

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 5/9

8:15-10:15

Nonstop2h 00m

R3 668

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Best time to book a flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Lusaka to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Lusaka to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

The most flights from LUN to JNB are scheduled on a Friday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 30 June 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, South African, andEthiopian Air from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8,6
Very Good

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 19,6 km from the city centre, Lusaka is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Lusaka. Booking flights from Lusaka (LUN) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 16 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 6 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is South African. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R5 164 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Proflight Zambia, starting at R5 235 and R5 556 round-trip. South African is 4% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Zambia Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 437. South African flights start at R3 544 while deals on Proflight Zambia start at R3 668 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Qantas Airways (92%), South African (88%) and Egyptair (88%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? While on average our users pay R4 713, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 469. The most popular route (Lusaka - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R5 164.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Lusaka to OR Tambo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR4 312AverageR5 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 708AverageR5 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 077AverageR5 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR5 182AverageR5 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 286AverageR9 758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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AirlinkCheapestR5 395AverageR6 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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