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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

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Cheapest one-way

S$ 266
Flysafair Wed, Sep 16

43% below next 30d avg. (S$ 463)

Cheapest return

S$ 506
Air Tanzania Company Ltd. Thu, Sep 17

37% below next 30d avg. (S$ 797)

Best time to book

November Cheapest month
January Peak month

Fastest flight

2h 2m faster than avg. (2h 2m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of S$ 266 , travelers can expect an average price of S$ 463 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at S$ 506 . Flights typically take around 2h 2m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 2h minutes. Flights to Lusaka can arrive at: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) . The most common route connects O.R. Tambo International Airport and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (JNB–LUN). To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 5d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 266 and round-trip from S$ 506. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 10:40
        2h
        Direct
        LUN 12:40
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 20 | South African Airways
        LUN 13:30
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 15:30
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 24 | South African Airways
        S$ 536 S$ 714
        25% off
        25% off
        S$ 714 S$ 536
      • JNB 19:35
        2h
        Direct
        LUN 21:35
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 23 | South African Airways
        LUN 06:40
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 08:40
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 1 | South African Airways
        S$ 539 S$ 714
        25% off
        25% off
        S$ 714 S$ 539
      • JNB 19:35
        2h
        Direct
        LUN 21:35
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Sun, Oct 4 | South African Airways
        LUN 13:30
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 15:30
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 11 | South African Airways
        S$ 539 S$ 714
        25% off
        25% off
        S$ 714 S$ 539
      • JNB 19:35
        2h
        Direct
        LUN 21:35
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 13 | South African Airways
        LUN 06:40
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 08:40
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 15 | South African Airways
        S$ 540
        24% off
        S$ 714 S$ 540
      • JNB 19:35
        2h
        Direct
        LUN 21:35
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 22 | South African Airways
        LUN 06:40
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 08:40
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 29 | South African Airways
        S$ 540
        24% off
        S$ 714 S$ 540
      • JNB 14:15
        24h
        1 stop
        LUN 14:15
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 17 | Air Tanzania Company Ltd.
        LUN 08:15
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 10:15
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 21 | Proflight Zambia
        S$ 506
        28% off
        S$ 714 S$ 506
      • JNB 14:15
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        LUN 12:20
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 6 | Air Tanzania Company Ltd.
        LUN 08:15
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 10:15
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 13 | Proflight Zambia
        S$ 511
        28% off
        S$ 714 S$ 511
      • JNB 14:15
        24h
        1 stop
        LUN 14:15
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Mon, Oct 19 | Air Tanzania Company Ltd.
        LUN 08:15
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 10:15
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 23 | Proflight Zambia
        S$ 523
        27% off
        S$ 714 S$ 523
      • JNB 14:15
        24h
        1 stop
        LUN 14:15
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 22 | Air Tanzania Company Ltd.
        LUN 11:00
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 13:00
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 30 | Proflight Zambia
        S$ 533
        25% off
        S$ 714 S$ 533
      • JNB 14:15
        24h
        1 stop
        LUN 14:15
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Mon, Oct 12 | Air Tanzania Company Ltd.
        LUN 11:00
        2h
        Direct
        JNB 13:00
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 19 | Proflight Zambia
        S$ 542
        24% off
        S$ 714 S$ 542
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:00
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        LUN 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        JNB 16:00
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 14:00
        2h
        Direct
        LUN 16:00
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 30 | Proflight Zambia
        S$ 269 S$ 362
        26% off
        26% off
        S$ 362 S$ 269
      • JNB 14:00
        2h
        Direct
        LUN 16:00
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 8 | Proflight Zambia
        S$ 273 S$ 362
        25% off
        25% off
        S$ 362 S$ 273
      • JNB 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        LUN 14:00
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 22 | Proflight Zambia
        S$ 275 S$ 362
        24% off
        24% off
        S$ 362 S$ 275
      • JNB 07:10
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        LUN 13:45
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 16 | Flysafair
        S$ 266
        27% off
        S$ 362 S$ 266
      • JNB 07:10
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        LUN 13:45
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 23 | Flysafair
        S$ 266
        27% off
        S$ 362 S$ 266
      • JNB 16:10
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        LUN 13:45
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Tue, Sep 22 | Flysafair
        S$ 267
        26% off
        S$ 362 S$ 267
      • JNB 07:10
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        LUN 13:45
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Sun, Sep 20 | Flysafair
        S$ 270
        25% off
        S$ 362 S$ 270
      • JNB 07:10
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        LUN 20:30
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Tue, Nov 3 | Flysafair
        S$ 271
        25% off
        S$ 362 S$ 271
      • JNB 16:10
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        LUN 13:20
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Nov 5 | Flysafair
        S$ 272
        25% off
        S$ 362 S$ 272
      • JNB 07:10
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        LUN 13:45
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 30 | Flysafair
        S$ 274
        24% off
        S$ 362 S$ 274
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:00
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Over the past 7 days, flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka have operated an average of 21 times per day, with 35.9% on-time departure rate and 75.2% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka, including Airlink, South African Airways, Flysafair offers the lowest prices on this route.
Airlink logo Airlink
South African Airways logo South African Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Lusaka according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka

The distance between Johannesburg and Lusaka is approximately 1,214.56km. It takes around 2 hours 2 minutes on average to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price S$ 266
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 506
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 1,214.56km
Average flight time 2 hours 2 minutes
Popular airline Airlink
Frequency ～30/week
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Lusaka route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

The average price of one-way flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka is November, with an average price of S$ 260, and the most expensive month is August, with an average price of up to S$ 385.

S$ 385
S$ 323
S$ 260
S$ 198
    Cheapest
  • S$ 263
    Sep
  • S$ 307
    Oct
  • S$ 260
    Nov
  • S$ 294
    Dec
  • S$ 340
    Jan
  • S$ 323
    Feb
  • S$ 291
    Mar
  • S$ 374
    Apr
  • S$ 382
    May
  • S$ 370
    Jun
  • S$ 378
    Jul
  • S$ 385
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

The average price of round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka is January, with an average price of S$ 377, and the most expensive month is May, with an average price of up to S$ 873.

S$ 873
S$ 625
S$ 377
S$ 129
    Cheapest
  • S$ 492
    Sep
  • S$ 482
    Oct
  • S$ 436
    Nov
  • S$ 541
    Dec
  • S$ 377
    Jan
  • S$ 464
    Feb
  • S$ 531
    Mar
  • S$ 721
    Apr
  • S$ 873
    May
  • S$ 722
    Jun
  • S$ 653
    Jul
  • S$ 681
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from S$ 266 (for example, JNB–LUN on Wed, Sep 16). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air Tanzania Company Ltd. offers fares from S$ 506, departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Mon, Sep 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka with the following airlines, including: Airlink South African Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 2 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lusaka (LUN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 47 direct flights operate each week between Johannesburg and Lusaka. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – 4Z162 (departure at 12:03) South African Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – SA062 (departure at 10:58)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Johannesburg to Lusaka on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Sep 16, with one-way fares from just S$ 266.
    · Compare airlines. Proflight Zambia currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Lusaka.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka on September 23, 2026 with Flysafair, with prices starting at S$ 267.
  • Flights to Lusaka can arrive at: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). The most common route connects O.R. Tambo International Airport and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (JNB–LUN).
  • The time difference between Lusaka and Johannesburg is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Johannesburg to Lusaka is S$ 463. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Johannesburg to Lusaka is S$ 797. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Johannesburg and Lusaka, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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