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August 18 - August 23

Cheapest

Best

JNB - Lusaka

$511

$349

Round trip

October 20 - October 27

Cheapest

JNB - Lusaka

$424

$349

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December 8 - December 12

Cheapest

JNB - Lusaka

$465

$349

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October 23 - October 30

JNB - Lusaka

$424

$355

Round trip

July 2 - July 8

JNB - Lusaka

$494

$367

Round trip

July 10 - July 29

JNB - Lusaka

$460

$373

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July 9 - July 29

JNB - Lusaka

$460

$376

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September 19 - September 23

JNB - Lusaka

$427

$390

Round trip

June 25 - June 29

Earliest

JNB - Lusaka

$430

$412

Round trip

July 7 - July 10

JNB - Lusaka

$503

$430

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Right now, only 2% of recent fares for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $253–$361, with a median of $272. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, suggesting that prices are elevated at this time. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka, the data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $244. Other cost-effective options include January and March, both showing a median fare of $255. Planning your travel during these months could lead to better savings.

The typical journey from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes about 2h 0m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1202 kilometers. For direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 84.3% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is one.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Regular price: $411 - $536

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka is typically between $411 and $536. Currently, the lowest deal is $349 with Air Tanzania, for travel from Aug 18 to Aug 23.

now $349

Low $411

High $536

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Luanda is September, with a median price of $244. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $732. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $244

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $732

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

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Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Airlink

$351

$460

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Air Tanzania

$423

$448

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

$342

$457

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

$295

$457

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

$294

$457

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

$340

$457

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

5 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 23

$511 → $349

32%

6 nights

Jul 2 - Jul 8

$494 → $367

26%

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$465 → $349

25%

19 nights

Jul 10 - Jul 29

$460 → $373

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Johannesburg - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Lusaka are above the typical level, with a median price of $272.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka, with a median price of $244.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes 2 hours and 0 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

84% of deals are direct

84.3% of recent deals for this route are for direct flights. Airlink offers direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink has offered direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure airport for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$349

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure option for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$816

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Lusaka from Johannesburg.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$349

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Consider Ndola for domestic and regional connections within Zambia, avoiding international border crossings.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$526

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International (LVI)

Livingstone offers frequent connections, especially to South Africa, with reliable facilities and no border crossing.

📍 ~260 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$460

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare provides extensive international connections and more airline choices, but requires an international border crossing.

📍 ~330 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Victoria Falls International (VFA)

Victoria Falls has a modern international terminal and is accessible from the Zambian border, but requires crossing into Zimbabwe.

📍 ~300 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Lubumbashi International (FBM)

Lubumbashi offers an alternative international gateway, but involves a potentially complex border crossing into the DRC.

📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$437

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lusaka

48% AI deal score

$1,001

From JNB

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Jul 08

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,185

$1,102

Save $83

From JNB

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Jul 08

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,174

$1,102

Save $72

From JNB

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Aug 01

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,161

$1,103

Save $58

From JNB

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Aug 01

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,173

$1,103

Save $70

From JNB

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Sep 15

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,198

$1,103

Save $95

From JNB

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Sep 16

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,198

$1,105

Save $93

From JNB

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Jul 28

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,172

$1,106

Save $66

From JNB

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Jul 10

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,195

$1,106

Save $89

From JNB

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Sep 13

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,202

$1,107

Save $95

From JNB

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Sep 15

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,198

$1,107

Save $91

From JNB

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Jul 14

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,178

$1,107

Save $71

From JNB

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Jul 04

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,217

$1,107

Save $110

From JNB

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Sep 13

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,193

$1,108

Save $85

From JNB

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Oct 17

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,185

$1,108

Save $77

From JNB

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Aug 25

Lusaka, Zambia

48% AI deal score

$1,196

$1,108

Save $88

From JNB

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Jun 29

Lusaka, Zambia

47% AI deal score

$1,001

From JNB

Lusaka, Zambia

46% AI deal score

$1,103

From JNB

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Aug 05

Lusaka, Zambia

46% AI deal score

$1,107

From JNB

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Aug 05

Lusaka, Zambia

46% AI deal score

$1,107

From JNB

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Jul 09

Lusaka, Zambia

46% AI deal score

Lusaka, Zambia

38% AI deal score

$16,768

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are found when booking approximately 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $295. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically results in higher average prices, at approximately $432. Even booking 60+ days out shows an average price of $328, which is higher than the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is considered to be $253 or less. The median price for this route was $272. Prices can range, with 75% of fares historically being $361 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $253 threshold.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka, with a median price of $244. January and March also offered competitive median prices at $255. The annual median price for this route was $272. While January can be one of the cheapest months, it also represents the most expensive month in some historical data, indicating price variability.

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