Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka, South African or Zambia Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are South African and Zambia Airways. With an average price for the route of R4 580 and an overall rating of 7,6, South African is the most popular choice. Zambia Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R5 112 and an overall rating of 6,8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Lusaka from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is typically 2h 00m. The journey crosses a distance of 1 932 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lusaka per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 6 and 8 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Lusaka, with an average flight time of 2h 01m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 54 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka was R3 395 for a one-way ticket and R6 520 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Lusaka are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Airlink (21 flights per week), Proflight Zambia (14 flights per week), and South African (12 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Lusaka on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:40 and will be landing in Lusaka at 9:40.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka jets off at 19:35 and lands at 21:35.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka. They are: Airlink, Ethiopian Air, Proflight Zambia, South African and Zambia Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Ethiopian Air at R1 297 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at South African.

Question 10

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Only South African offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka flight route.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Lusaka, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka on a daily basis.

Question 14

Where is OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

OR Tambo International Airport is in the Kempton Park region in what is known as the East Rand. It is about 23 kilometres north-west of the Johannesburg city centre and takes around 30 minutes to drive there. You can get to the airport from the city centre by the Gautrain, which runs every 12 minutes between 05:15 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and costs about R100,00. A taxi will cost around R600,00 and an Uber ride around R300,00. Some of the major hotels offer free shuttle rides to the airport.

Question 15

What facilities and services are available at Kenneth Kuanda International Aiport?

Accepted Answer

If you're interested in aviation or simply want to look at the different aircraft, the mezzanine floor of the airport has a glass wall to view the aircraft. There are also a few restaurants where you can enjoy a meal or a drink and look out on to the apron.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka is February, where tickets cost R3 220 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R7 380 and R7 253 respectively.

Question 17

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka.

Question 18

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lusaka from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 19

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Lusaka with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

Question 20

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lusaka from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 21

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka historically see delays in approximately 10% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 84 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Proflight Zambia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 6% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka were found on Zambia Airways (R6 535) and South African (R6 583).

Question 27

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 28

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are above average for this route right now.Flights to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R4 718 and R5 930 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R6 520 on Zambia Airways (Nov 24–Dec 6).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Lusaka is South African, followed by Zambia Airways and Airlink.

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