Can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Yes, direct flights are available from Johannesburg to Lusaka. Historically, approximately 41.7% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka has a median duration of 2 hours, covering a distance of 1202 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take significantly longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka is recommended. This route is classified as having regular price fluctuations. Price alerts can help travelers track changes and identify opportune moments to book, based on historical patterns observed over a 30-day window.

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Johannesburg to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Only 1% of recent fares for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka were classified as a good price. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $429–$730, and a median of $541. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes about 2h 0m, including connections. For itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 21h 20m. Non-stop flights, when available, have a median duration of 2h 0m.

The route from Johannesburg to Lusaka covers a distance of 1202 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $375. Other cost-effective months include October, with a median fare of $425, and January, where the median fare is $428. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower travel costs.

For flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. Approximately 41.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka. For itineraries that involve connections, most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Regular price: $222 - $455

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka is typically between $222 and $455. The current lowest deal is $401 with Key Airlines for travel from Nov 17-Nov 22.

now $401

Low $222

High $455

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to LUN is February, with a median price of $375. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $945. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $375

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $945

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Emirates Airlines

$524

$704

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

South African Airways

$263

$434

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Key Airlines

$294

$412

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Key Airlines

$238

$410

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Key Airlines

$293

$415

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Key Airlines

$261

$415

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$294 → $412

40%

2 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 8

$293 → $415

42%

1 night

Feb 3 - Mar 4

$273 → $412

51%

Feb 3 - Mar 3

$273 → $412

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Johannesburg - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Lusaka are above the typical level, with a median of $541.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $375

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $375.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka typically take 2 hours and 0 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

41.7% of recent flights are direct

About 41.7% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an airline offering direct flights on the Johannesburg to Lusaka route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are regular for this route

Deals for flights on this route are regular, appearing within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a convenient option for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$395

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers another departure choice for your trip from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$592

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is ideal for direct access to Lusaka and surrounding areas.

📍 ~15 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$398

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International is Zambia's second largest international airport and a hub for the Copperbelt region.

📍 ~275 km from Lusaka (approximately a 4 to 5 hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~$528

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Oct 28

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Lusaka, Zambia

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Nov 05

Lusaka, Zambia

68% AI deal score

$1,215

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Nov 03

Lusaka, Zambia

68% AI deal score

$1,206

$985

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Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,136

$970

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Nov 18

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,132

$970

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Nov 20

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,146

$970

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Dec 29

Lusaka, Zambia

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$1,174

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Nov 05

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,152

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Oct 30

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,212

$1,019

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Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

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$1,019

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From JNB

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Lusaka, Zambia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $409. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $903. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also sees higher average prices, around $746, across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is typically $429 or less. The median price for this route has been $541. Fares above $730 are generally considered to be on the higher end for this route. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $429 threshold.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka, with a median price of $375. October and January also offer competitive prices, with median fares around $425 and $428 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $541, indicating that these months offer significant savings. These trends are observed across a trailing 270-day window.

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Johannesburg to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Regular price: $222 - $455

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka is typically between $222 and $455. The current lowest deal is $401 with Key Airlines for travel from Nov 17-Nov 22.

now $401

Low $222

High $455

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to LUN is February, with a median price of $375. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $945. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $375

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $945

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Emirates Airlines

$524

$704

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

South African Airways

$263

$434

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Key Airlines

$294

$412

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Key Airlines

$238

$410

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Key Airlines

$293

$415

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lusaka

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lusaka (LUN)

Key Airlines

$261

$415

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$294 → $412

40%

2 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 8

$293 → $415

42%

1 night

Feb 3 - Mar 4

$273 → $412

51%

Feb 3 - Mar 3

$273 → $412

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Johannesburg - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Lusaka are above the typical level, with a median of $541.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $375

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $375.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka typically take 2 hours and 0 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

41.7% of recent flights are direct

About 41.7% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an airline offering direct flights on the Johannesburg to Lusaka route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are regular for this route

Deals for flights on this route are regular, appearing within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a convenient option for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$395

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers another departure choice for your trip from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$592

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is ideal for direct access to Lusaka and surrounding areas.

📍 ~15 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$398

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International is Zambia's second largest international airport and a hub for the Copperbelt region.

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,244

$1,034

Save $210

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Johannesburg to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Lusaka

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Lusaka

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Johannesburg - Lusaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $375

Direct flights take 2h 0m

41.7% of recent flights are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are regular for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lusaka

Best Elite deals to Lusaka

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

How early should I book Johannesburg to Lusaka flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

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Flights to Lusaka from other cities

Johannesburg to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Lusaka

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Lusaka

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Johannesburg - Lusaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $375

Direct flights take 2h 0m

41.7% of recent flights are direct

Safair offers direct flights

Deals are regular for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lusaka

Best Elite deals to Lusaka

Oct 28

Oct 28

Nov 05

Nov 03

Nov 17

Nov 18

Nov 20

Dec 29

Nov 05

Oct 30

Oct 30

Nov 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

How early should I book Johannesburg to Lusaka flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka?