R2 706 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Zambia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Zambia departing on 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Zambia

Travellers love KAYAK
41 299 237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 20% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Zambia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Lusaka
LusakadirectR4 770
Livingstone
LivingstonedirectR6 209
Lusaka
LusakadirectR4 770
Livingstone
LivingstonedirectR6 209

Book Cheap Johannesburg to Zambia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to Zambia

Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
South African Logo
10:40 - 12:40JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
South African Logo
13:30 - 15:30LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R4 770South African
Find Deal
Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
South African Logo
10:40 - 12:40JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
South African Logo
13:30 - 15:30LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R4 874South African
Find Deal
Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 14
Zambia Airways Logo
10:10 - 12:30JNB-LUN
2h 20mdirect
Zambia Airways Logo
7:25 - 9:30LUN-JNB
2h 05mdirect
R5 082Zambia Airways
Find Deal
Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
Proflight Zambia Logo
12:00 - 14:00JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
Proflight Zambia Logo
8:15 - 10:15LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R5 099Proflight Zambia
Find Deal
Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 2
Zambia Airways Logo
10:10 - 12:30JNB-LUN
2h 20mdirect
Zambia Airways Logo
16:20 - 18:30LUN-JNB
2h 10mdirect
R5 117Zambia Airways
Find Deal
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
Proflight Zambia Logo
14:00 - 16:00JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
Proflight Zambia Logo
8:15 - 10:15LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
R5 411Proflight Zambia
Find Deal
Fri, Jan 2 - Tue, Jan 27
Airlink Logo
10:50 - 12:35JNB-LVI
1h 45mdirect
Airlink Logo
13:15 - 15:00LVI-JNB
1h 45mdirect
R6 209Airlink
Find Deal
Tue, Dec 16 - Fri, Dec 19
Airlink Logo
10:50 - 12:35JNB-LVI
1h 45mdirect
Airlink Logo
14:00 - 15:55LVI-JNB
1h 55mdirect
R6 261Airlink
Find Deal
Sun, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 18:55JNB-LVI
8h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:25 - 3:55LVI-JNB
16h 30m2 stops
R7 666Ethiopian Air
Find Deal
Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 17:35JNB-LVI
18h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:25 - 20:10LVI-JNB
24h 45m2 stops
R8 412Ethiopian Air
Find Deal
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Zambia flights

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

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Zambia flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Zambia from Johannesburg found in the last 72 hours was to Lusaka, at R4 683 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 683.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Zambia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg 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 to Zambia is January, when tickets cost R4 596 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, when the average cost of return tickets is R5 290 and R5 134 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Zambia?

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

When flying from Johannesburg to Zambia, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 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 a flight from Johannesburg to Zambia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flightR2 706
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Lusaka

FAQs - booking Zambia flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Zambia?

    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 Johannesburg to Zambia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Zambia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Johannesburg to Zambia 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 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 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 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 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 R4 748 on average. Morning departures are around 44% 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 R9 046.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zambia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg 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.
8,5
AirlinkOverall score based on 80 reviews
8,4Comfort
6,6Entertainment
8,3Boarding
8,1Food
8,9Crew
Airline reviews

Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025JNB - HRE
Read more Airlink reviews

Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

+ 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.

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

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

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

The boarding gate closed too early, I missed my flight and they knew I had checked in, they took off 30 minutes earlier without 4 passengers

Our entire flights luggage was lost, and still not found with no follow up regarding it. The chairs had no headrests, and leg room was mediocre. The drinks we all sugary with no sugar free alternative.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Johannesburg to Zambia

Cabin class types available on flights to Zambia

Cabin classes available on flights to Zambia. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights and car hire with KAYAK.