R2 636 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zambia

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Lusaka
LusakadirectR4 453
Livingstone
Livingstone1 stopR4 560
Lusaka
LusakadirectR4 453
Livingstone
Livingstone1 stopR4 560

Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Zambia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Zambia 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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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Zambia

Thu, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:50 - 22:35JNB-LUN
2h 45mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:25 - 9:30LUN-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R4 453Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 12:35JNB-LUN
2h 20mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:20 - 9:25LUN-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R4 524Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jul 30 - Fri, Aug 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 13:40JNB-LUN
2h 45mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:20 - 9:25LUN-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R4 542Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 18:55JNB-LVI
8h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:25 - 19:05LVI-JNB
7h 40m1 stop
R4 560Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 18
Zambia Airways Logo
10:15 - 12:35JNB-LUN
2h 20mdirect
Zambia Airways Logo
7:25 - 9:30LUN-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R5 290Zambia Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
South African Logo
10:40 - 12:40JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
South African Logo
13:30 - 15:30LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R5 308South African
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Sat, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 19
Airlink Logo
10:50 - 12:35JNB-LVI
1h 45mdirect
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13:15 - 15:00LVI-JNB
1h 45mdirect
R6 555Airlink
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Sat, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 4
Airlink Logo
10:50 - 12:35JNB-LVI
1h 45mdirect
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13:15 - 15:00LVI-JNB
1h 45mdirect
R6 609Airlink
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Wed, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 13
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 14:20JNB-LUN
11h 10m1 stop
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15:00 - 2:20LUN-JNB
11h 20m2 stops
R8 034RwandAir
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Thu, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 18
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 14:20JNB-LUN
11h 10m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
15:00 - 2:20LUN-JNB
11h 20m2 stops
R8 194RwandAir
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Zambia flights

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

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia.

The cheapest ticket to Zambia from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Lusaka, at R4 575 return. The most popular route is from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Lusaka (LUN), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R4 575.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R8 600, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia, 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 Zambia is January, when tickets cost R4 720 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, when the average cost of return tickets is R5 433 and R5 308 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Zambia on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zambia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR2 636
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka

FAQs - booking Zambia flights

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

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

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

    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 from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Zambia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Zambia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Zambia is generally at night, when retur flights cost R273 on average. Morning departures are around 38% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Zambia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R464.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Zambia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Zambia? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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AirlinkOverall score based on 72 reviews
8,5Boarding
8,3Comfort
8,0Food
8,9Crew
6,6Entertainment
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

10,0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

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.

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

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