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Find cheap flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka from R2 253

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:15 - 12:35JNB-LUN
2h 20mdirect
7:25 - 9:30LUN-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R4 884NAYSA
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Sun, May 5 - Mon, May 6
10:40 - 12:40JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
13:30 - 15:30LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R4 960South African
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Sat, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 22
16:00 - 18:00JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
13:00 - 15:00LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R5 206RwandAir
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Sat, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 25
6:15 - 8:15JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
19:05 - 21:20LUN-JNB
2h 15mdirect
R5 603Airlink
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Fri, Apr 12 - Fri, Apr 12
6:15 - 8:15JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
19:05 - 21:20LUN-JNB
2h 15mdirect
R5 641Airlink
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Mon, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 8
3:10 - 12:05JNB-LUN
8h 55m1 stop
13:00 - 15:00LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R5 679RwandAir
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Fri, Jun 28 - Thu, Jul 25
8:50 - 15:50JNB-LUN
7h 00m2 stops
7:25 - 9:30LUN-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R5 906
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Sun, May 5 - Mon, May 6
8:50 - 15:50JNB-LUN
7h 00m2 stops
7:25 - 9:30LUN-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R6 058
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Sun, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 8
1:15 - 1:20JNB-LUN
24h 05m1 stop
18:15 - 0:15LUN-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
R6 569Kenya Airways
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Sat, May 4 - Mon, May 6
12:10 - 23:55JNB-LUN
11h 45m1 stop
18:15 - 10:55LUN-JNB
16h 40m1 stop
R6 588Kenya Airways
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Flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Lusaka back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka is June, where tickets cost R5 395 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is R6 701 and R6 626 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Lusaka from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg were found on NAYSA (R2 253) and Proflight Zambia (R2 953), and the lowest return tickets were found on NAYSA (R4 884) and South African (R4 960).

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

The airlines most regularly connecting OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka are Airlink (4 flights per day), Proflight Zambia (3 flights per day), and NAYSA (one flight per day).

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka.
There are 5 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka. They are: Airlink, NAYSA, Proflight Zambia, RwandAir and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with NAYSA at R4 477 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at NAYSA.

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

Each day, there are between 11 and 13 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Lusaka, with an average flight time of 2h 02m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 85 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are 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.

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

Direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg generally make it to Lusaka in 2h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 1 932 km.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 6:15 and will be landing in Lusaka at 8:15.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka jets off at 18:20 and lands at 20:20.

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R2 253
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Lusaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka flights

  • Where is OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg?

    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.

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

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka was R119 for a one-way ticket and R258 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka, RwandAir or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are RwandAir and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R5 425 and an overall rating of 7,9, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R4 858 and an overall rating of 7,3.

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

    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.

  • 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?

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R2 280 or less one-way and R5 471 or less round-trip.
  • There are different parking options at OR Tambo International Airport such as short-term or long-term parking. There’s also a drop-off zone outside the international terminal building, however don’t leave your vehicle unattended as it may be impounded. Short-term parking rates are calculated by the hour and a stay of under an hour is around R40,00. Long-term parking costs R195,00 for 12 to 24 hours and an extra R95,00 for every 12 hours or part thereof.
  • Taxis are the only way to get into Lusaka city centre from Kenneth Kuanda International Airport. It is only a 15 to 20 minute drive to the city centre and although there is a mini-bus service that passes the airport, it only drives along one route to the city centre and is used mostly by locals. Car hire is available, but requires pre-booking because the majority of car rental companies are located in the city.
  • An interesting fact about Kenneth Kuanda International Airport in Lusaka is that, not only is it the hub of Zambian Airways, but it’s also utilised as a military airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Lusaka, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

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Direct returns

Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Lusaka

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Lusaka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8,2
AirlinkOverall score based on 85 reviews
64entertainment
88crew
84overall
82boarding
82comfort
76food
Airline reviews

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

Entertainment system poor - couldn't hear, no flight info etc.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Lusaka found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/4Tue
directNAYSA
2h 20mJNB-LUN
R2 253
25/4Thu
directNAYSA
2h 20mJNB-LUN
R2 291
8/4Mon
directProflight Zambia
2h 00mJNB-LUN
R2 953
3/4Wed
directProflight Zambia
2h 00mJNB-LUN
R3 029
12/5Sun
1 stopRwandAir
8h 55mJNB-LUN
R3 748
9/7Tue
1 stopRwandAir
8h 55mJNB-LUN
R3 862
7/4Sun
1 stopKenya Airways
16h 10mJNB-LUN
R4 108
12/5Sun
2 stopsKenya Airways
16h 10mJNB-LUN
R5 187
10/7Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 50mJNB-LUN
R10 355
9/6Sun
3 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 50mJNB-LUN
R10 506

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka that are departing in the next 10 days.
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directProflight Zambia
2h 00mJNB-LUN
31/3Sun
directProflight Zambia
2h 00mLUN-JNB
R5 300
29/3Fri
directAirlink
2h 00mJNB-LUN
2/4Tue
directAirlink
2h 15mLUN-JNB
R5 433
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multi-stopRwandAir
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5/4Fri
directRwandAir
2h 00mLUN-JNB
R6 266
1/4Mon
direct
2h 00mJNB-LUN
3/5Fri
direct
2h 05mLUN-JNB
R6 569
1/4Mon
direct
2h 00mJNB-LUN
3/5Fri
direct
2h 05mLUN-JNB
R6 607
29/3Fri
directRwandAir
2h 00mJNB-LUN
2/4Tue
multi-stopRwandAir
7h 20mLUN-JNB
R6 815
29/3Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
11h 45mJNB-LUN
31/3Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
15h 30mLUN-JNB
R7 042
2/4Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
22h 40mJNB-LUN
5/4Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
29h 50mLUN-JNB
R7 269
29/3Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
17h 00mJNB-LUN
31/3Sun
directEthiopian Air
2h 05mLUN-JNB
R11 074
29/3Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 55mJNB-LUN
2/4Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 30mLUN-JNB
R17 965

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OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - Lusaka Flights

Departure:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Lusaka (LUN)Zambia

Return flight deals:

Lusaka - OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

R13 100
R16 337
R4 979

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