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R3 494+ Cheap flights to Lusaka

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LUN
May 29 — Jun 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lusaka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lusaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lusaka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 April 2026.

Wed 10/69:25
JNB
-
LUN
1 stop7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/611:00
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R4 686
Thu 14/518:45
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/58:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R4 868
Tue 9/618:45
JNB
-
LUN
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/68:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R4 967
Tue 23/614:15
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/611:00
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R5 381
Thu 28/518:45
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/511:00
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R5 613
Tue 9/614:15
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/611:00
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R5 646
Thu 21/518:45
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/68:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R5 663
Tue 12/515:45
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/58:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R5 679
Tue 19/514:15
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/58:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R5 944
Sat 1/87:00
HLA
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LUN
2 stops9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/87:15
LUN
-
HLA
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R19 472

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Find the latest flights to Lusaka in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 29 April 2026.

Return from

R4 686

One-way from

R3 510

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

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Average price

R5 497
Proflight Zambia
  • Proflight Zambia
  • 10/6-17/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Tue 30/6

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R6 789

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Tue 2/6

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R7 236

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Tue 19/5

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R7 252

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 21/5

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R7 252

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

12:10-17:25

2 stops29h 15m

Lusaka

Tue 16/6

10:00-15:50

2 stops29h 50m

R7 600

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:00-1:05

1 stop8h 05m

Lusaka

Sun 14/6

18:15-15:50

1 stop21h 35m

R7 617

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:10-10:10

1 stop14h 00m

Lusaka

Mon 18/5

6:40-8:40

Nonstop2h 00m

R8 776

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

8:20-20:00

1 stop11h 40m

Lusaka

Sun 31/5

16:05-10:35

1 stop18h 30m

R10 233

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

12:30-21:55

3 stops33h 25m

Lusaka

Sun 31/5

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R11 094

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

13:25-15:20

3 stops25h 55m

Lusaka

Mon 1/6

15:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R13 180

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lusaka

When is the best time to book a flight to Lusaka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lusaka, you should look to book at least 25 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.

How long is the flight to Lusaka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes 5 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Lusaka from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lusaka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Lusaka. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Lusaka should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Lusaka

The most flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lusaka?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka are South African, Zambia Airways and Ethiopian Air.

South African
South African
From R1 768
Zambia Airways
Zambia Airways
From R4 710
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 048
Airlink
Airlink
From R5 515

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lusaka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka are South African, Ethiopian Air and Proflight Zambia.

Rainfall in Lusaka by month

Plan your trip to Lusaka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Lusaka by month

Plan your trip to Lusaka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lusaka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lusaka. 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 Lusaka. Reviews last updated 29 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink,South African, andEthiopian Air to Zambia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

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
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

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
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

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
Zambia Airways
6,8
Okay
10 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

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

FAQs about flying to Lusaka

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lusaka?

    Lusaka (LUN), located 19,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Lusaka. Lusaka is the only Lusaka airport and it handles 15 daily flights from Johannesburg. 5 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lusaka if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lusaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lusaka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lusaka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka?

    Lusaka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka. One-way flights to Lusaka typically cost R2 055, while return flights cost around R3 461.

  • How much is a return flight to Lusaka?

    A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R10 074, however they can be found for as little as R3 461.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lusaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lusaka, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Lusaka have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lusaka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lusaka?

    Yes. Lusaka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hill Apartments is the closest property to Lusaka (0,0 km away from Lusaka).

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