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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 806 to R7 279, with an average of R5 774 over the past 12 months. Anything below R4 806 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the R5 774 route average. 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 752 return, compared with R7 521 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 R673 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Final Rentals
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Flex To Go
• Xdrive Mobility

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).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

Connecting flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Harare (HRE) – 21% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R5 585 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R6 164, a difference of R578.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 7h 34m, 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

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