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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg to Lusaka:

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 and lands at 9:43
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 22:33.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes 2h 03m, covering 1 945 km.

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka range from R4 692 to R6 742, with an average of R5 372 over the past 12 months. Anything below R4 692 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of R5 372. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R5 348 return, compared with R7 466 via a stopover through Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Proflight Zambia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while South African has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg to Lusaka flights are:

• Proflight Zambia: 93% on time
• South African: 93% on time
• Zambia Airways: 91% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Lusaka flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Lusaka Airport (LUN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R669 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Final Rentals
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Xdrive Mobility
• Flex To Go

Flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Lusaka (LUN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg to Lusaka route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Connecting flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Harare (HRE) – 15% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Johannesburg to Lusaka route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R5 200 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R5 610, a difference of R410. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• Proflight Zambia
• South African
• Zambia Airways
• RwandAir

Flying via Harare (HRE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 23m, compared to 9h 58m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Among airlines operating Johannesburg to Lusaka flights:

• Zambia Airways: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Proflight Zambia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Zambia Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.