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Cheapest one-way

$ 210
Flysafair Thu, Sep 24

42% below next 30d avg. ($365)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 399
Air Tanzania Thu, Sep 17

37% below next 30d avg. ($629)

Fastest flight

2h2m faster than avg. (2h 2m)

Recommended airlines

When to travel

NovemberCheapest month
JanuaryPeak month

With a lowest one-way fare of $210 , travelers can expect an average price of $365 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $399 . Flights typically take around 2h 2m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 2h minutes. There are 46 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) . Flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (JNB-LUN) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 3h 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 $210 and round-trip from $399. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 10:40 AM
        2h
        Nonstop
        LUN 12:40 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 20 | South African Airways
        LUN 1:30 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 3:30 PM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 24 | South African Airways
        $423 $520
        19% off
        19% off
        $520 $423
      • JNB 7:35 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        LUN 9:35 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Mon, Nov 2 | South African Airways
        LUN 1:30 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 3:30 PM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 9 | South African Airways
        $425 $520
        18% off
        18% off
        $520 $425
      • JNB 7:35 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        LUN 9:35 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 23 | South African Airways
        LUN 6:40 AM
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 8:40 AM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 1 | South African Airways
        $425 $520
        18% off
        18% off
        $520 $425
      • JNB 7:35 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        LUN 9:35 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Sun, Oct 4 | South African Airways
        LUN 1:30 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 3:30 PM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 11 | South African Airways
        $425
        18% off
        $520 $425
      • JNB 10:40 AM
        2h
        Nonstop
        LUN 12:40 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 13 | South African Airways
        LUN 1:30 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 3:30 PM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 14 | South African Airways
        $426
        18% off
        $520 $426
      • JNB 2:15 PM
        24h
        1 stop
        LUN 2:15 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 17 | Air Tanzania
        LUN 8:15 AM
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 10:15 AM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 21 | Proflight Zambia
        $399
        23% off
        $520 $399
      • JNB 2:15 PM
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        LUN 12:20 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 6 | Air Tanzania
        LUN 8:15 AM
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 10:15 AM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 13 | Proflight Zambia
        $403
        23% off
        $520 $403
      • JNB 2:15 PM
        24h
        1 stop
        LUN 2:15 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Mon, Nov 2 | Air Tanzania
        LUN 11:00 AM
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 1:00 PM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 9 | Proflight Zambia
        $410
        21% off
        $520 $410
      • JNB 2:15 PM
        24h
        1 stop
        LUN 2:15 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Mon, Oct 19 | Air Tanzania
        LUN 8:15 AM
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 10:15 AM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 23 | Proflight Zambia
        $413
        21% off
        $520 $413
      • JNB 2:15 PM
        24h
        1 stop
        LUN 2:15 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 22 | Air Tanzania
        LUN 11:00 AM
        2h
        Nonstop
        JNB 1:00 PM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 30 | Proflight Zambia
        $421
        19% off
        $520 $421
      • JNB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 2:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        LUN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        JNB 4:00 PM
        Lusaka - Johannesburg | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 2:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        LUN 4:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 1 | Proflight Zambia
        $212 $265
        20% off
        20% off
        $265 $212
      • JNB 2:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        LUN 4:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Oct 21 | Proflight Zambia
        $217 $265
        18% off
        18% off
        $265 $217
      • JNB 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        LUN 2:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Fri, Oct 23 | Proflight Zambia
        $217 $265
        18% off
        18% off
        $265 $217
      • JNB 2:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        LUN 4:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Fri, Oct 9 | Proflight Zambia
        $217
        18% off
        $265 $217
      • JNB 2:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        LUN 4:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Sat, Nov 14 | Proflight Zambia
        $217
        18% off
        $265 $217
      • JNB 7:10 AM
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:45 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 24 | Flysafair
        $210
        21% off
        $265 $210
      • JNB 4:10 PM
        21h 35m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:45 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 23 | Flysafair
        $211
        20% off
        $265 $211
      • JNB 7:10 AM
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        LUN 8:30 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Wed, Nov 4 | Flysafair
        $214
        19% off
        $265 $214
      • JNB 4:10 PM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:20 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Fri, Nov 6 | Flysafair
        $214
        19% off
        $265 $214
      • JNB 7:10 AM
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:45 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 1 | Flysafair
        $216
        18% off
        $265 $216
      • JNB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 2:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Lusaka | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka operate an average of 21 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 35.9% on-time departure rate and a 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 South African Airways, Airlink, Flysafair has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Lusaka according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Which month has the cheapest 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 $205; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $304.

$304
$255
$205
$156
    Cheapest
  • $207
    Sep
  • $242
    Oct
  • $205
    Nov
  • $232
    Dec
  • $268
    Jan
  • $254
    Feb
  • $230
    Mar
  • $295
    Apr
  • $301
    May
  • $292
    Jun
  • $298
    Jul
  • $304
    Aug

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

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

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are found during January, with an average price of $298. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to $689.

$689
$494
$298
$103
    Cheapest
  • $388
    Sep
  • $380
    Oct
  • $344
    Nov
  • $426
    Dec
  • $298
    Jan
  • $366
    Feb
  • $419
    Mar
  • $569
    Apr
  • $689
    May
  • $569
    Jun
  • $515
    Jul
  • $537
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Johannesburg to Lusaka during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are available on Oct 13, with fares starting at $221.

$256
$239
$221
$204
    Cheapest
  • $224
    9
    Oct
  • $231
    10
  • $256
    11
  • $223
    12
  • $221
    13
  • $233
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka (JNB-LUN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flysafair offers one-way fares as low as $210 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to LUN on Thu, Sep 24), while Air Tanzania offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $399 departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Mon, Sep 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka with the following airlines, including: South African Airways Airlink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 46 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 4Z162 (12:03) South African Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SA062 (10:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Sep 24, with one-way flights priced at just $210.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Proflight Zambia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lusaka travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka on September 17, 2026 with Air Tanzania, with prices starting at $399.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (JNB-LUN) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Lusaka and Johannesburg is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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 $365. 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 $629. 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 traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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