Are direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Lusaka to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or the season. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Lusaka to Johannesburg flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these additional fees can help you calculate the total cost of your trip accurately.

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2027-03-03 – 2027-03-11
LUN - Johannesburg
36% AI deal score
$218
$398
Round trip
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$398
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$398
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Lusaka to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $248. Following closely, June also presents a cost-effective option, with a median fare of $257. January is another favorable month for budget-conscious travelers, showing a median fare of $335.

Fares for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg typically range from $595–$928, with a median price of $709. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. The share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, suggesting that finding significantly discounted tickets may require careful timing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg, the data highlights February as the top month, with a median fare of $248. June is also a strong contender for lower prices, with a median fare of $257. Travelers can also find more budget-friendly options in January, where the median fare is $335.

For flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 29% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg are available, they represent a minority of the overall flight options.

A typical journey from Lusaka to Johannesburg takes approximately 4h 0m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights. The route covers a distance of 1202 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Regular price: $192 - $336

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

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg is typically between $192 and $336. The current lowest deal is $398 with Safair, for travel from Mar 10 to Mar 11.

now $398

Low $192

High $336

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Flights from LUN to JNB are cheapest in February, with a median price of $248. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $747. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $248

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $747

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$493

$443

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$492

$648

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$416

$647

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$424

$642

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$426

$645

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways

$257

$430

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$487 → $437

10%

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$403 → $403

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$344 → $401

17%

7 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 26

$342 → $401

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Lusaka - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Lusaka to Johannesburg are above the typical level at $398.

📅 Best time to fly

February offers the lowest median price

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $248.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 0m

Direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg typically take 4h 0m, while connecting flights average 22h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 71% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an available airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg appear regularly.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg.

📍 ~15 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$396

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$403

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity, despite the significant travel distance.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$565

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

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From LUN

Elite

Nov 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$1,846

$1,220

Save $626

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$1,668

$1,148

Save $520

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$1,631

$1,149

Save $482

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$1,669

$1,155

Save $514

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Nov 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

74% AI deal score

$1,765

$1,222

Save $543

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

73% AI deal score

$1,636

$1,158

Save $478

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

73% AI deal score

$1,639

$1,158

Save $481

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

73% AI deal score

$1,642

$1,158

Save $484

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Dec 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

73% AI deal score

$1,577

$1,162

Save $415

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$1,673

$1,227

Save $446

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Mar 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,776

$1,487

Save $289

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Dec 15

Johannesburg, South Africa

66% AI deal score

$1,724

$1,487

Save $237

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance can often lead to better prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you decide when to purchase your tickets. Weekday bookings sometimes offer different rates compared to weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from these alternative airports.

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Lusaka to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Regular price: $192 - $336

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

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg is typically between $192 and $336. The current lowest deal is $398 with Safair, for travel from Mar 10 to Mar 11.

now $398

Low $192

High $336

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg

February

Cheapest

Flights from $248

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $747

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$493

$443

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$492

$648

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$416

$647

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$424

$642

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$426

$645

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Johannesburg

Lusaka (LUN) - Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways

$257

$430

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$487 → $437

10%

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$403 → $403

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$344 → $401

17%

7 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 26

$342 → $401

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Lusaka - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Lusaka to Johannesburg are above the typical level at $398.

📅 Best time to fly

February offers the lowest median price

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $248.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 0m

Direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg typically take 4h 0m, while connecting flights average 22h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 71% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers direct flights

Safair is an available airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg appear regularly.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg.

📍 ~15 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$396

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$403

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity, despite the significant travel distance.

Johannesburg, South Africa

66% AI deal score

$1,724

$1,487

Save $237

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Lusaka to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Lusaka - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February offers the lowest median price

Direct flights average 4h 0m

Connecting flights are more common

Safair offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Nov 27

Oct 29

Oct 26

Oct 28

Nov 27

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 26

Dec 22

Oct 30

Mar 07

Dec 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Lusaka to Johannesburg flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Lusaka to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

More routes from Lusaka

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Lusaka to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Lusaka - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February offers the lowest median price

Direct flights average 4h 0m

Connecting flights are more common

Safair offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Nov 27

Oct 29

Oct 26

Oct 28

Nov 27

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 26

Dec 22

Oct 30

Mar 07

Dec 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?