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Cheapest return flight
R8 486
Typical prices: R7 385-R10 271
Proflight Zambia, Air Tanzania
Sun 28/10Sun 4/11
CPT - LUN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R4 952
Typical prices: R3 987-R5 680
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/12
CPT - LUN • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Lusaka. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 15% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
Cheapest • Avg R8 803 (return)
Livingstone (LVI)
Shortest trip • 4h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Lusaka (CPT-LUN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Lusaka

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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12:30 - 16:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
4h 15m1 stop Livingstone
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13:10 - 17:45LUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 35m3 stops Lubumbashi Luano Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls
R8 486Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
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17:30 - 14:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
20h 45m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Harare
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7:15 - 11:40LUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
4h 25m1 stop Livingstone
R8 649Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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11:00 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
6h 00m2 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Manzini King Mswati III Intl
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6:40 - 18:15LUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R9 578Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22
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13:50 - 14:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
24h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Harare
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13:35 - 13:00LUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 25m2 stops Harare Addis Ababa Bole
R10 311Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 23
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7:00 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
6h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:20 - 17:20LUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
7h 00m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R10 506Airlink
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:05 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
7h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:20 - 18:35LUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
8h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R10 522Airlink
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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6:00 - 12:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
6h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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6:40 - 23:35LUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R10 539South African
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22
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7:00 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
6h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:20 - 17:20LUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
7h 00m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R10 571Airlink
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 14:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
24h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Harare
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13:35 - 14:10LUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 35m2 stops Harare Addis Ababa Bole
R10 701Ethiopian Air
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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13:50 - 1:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka
11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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7:00 - 14:10LUN  Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 10m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole
R12 900Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Lusaka flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Cape Town to Lusaka with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka and is 9% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka at R7 216 return.
•June (R11 825) and May (R10 816) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 63% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Cape Town to Lusaka the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Lusaka are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Lusaka flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R4 952
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Lusaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Lusaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cape Town to Lusaka flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Flights from Cape Town to Lusaka usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Lusaka (LUN).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Lusaka:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Lusaka pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Lusaka most commonly connect through:

    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 94% of one-stop connections
    • Livingstone (LVI) – 4% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 2% of one-stop connections

    Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Cape Town to Lusaka route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R7 753 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R9 708, a difference of R1 955. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Lusaka flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of R8 481. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    A direct flight from Cape Town to Lusaka takes 0h 00m, covering 3 693 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Lusaka changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R8 486 to R34 369. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Lusaka looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Lusaka are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 703, which is 89% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Flying via Livingstone (LVI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 19m, compared to 7h 24m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and 14h 12m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

  • Which car hire options are available at Lusaka Airport (LUN)?

    Lusaka Airport (LUN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R664 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Final Rentals
    • Europcar
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Xdrive Mobility
    • Flex To Go

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Lusaka flight?

    Return flights from Cape Town to Lusaka range from R7 385 to R10 271, with an average of R8 481 over the past 12 months. Anything below R7 385 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Lusaka flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average R7 753 – about R1 955 less than Saturday (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Lusaka trip for January. Fares historically average R7 216 return in that month – typically R4 610 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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