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

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 and lands at 8:43
• Latest: departs at 17:30 and lands at 19:33.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 2h 03m, covering 1 932 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R5 138 to R7 393, with an average of R6 215 over the past 12 months. Anything below R5 138 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the R6 215 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

• Proflight Zambia: 96% on time
• Zambia Airways: 93% on time
• South African: 89% on time

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

The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Zambia Airways and Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 63% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R6 597 to R25 200. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R4 173.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R114 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Lusaka (LUN) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R5 781 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R6 414, a difference of R633.

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 Lusaka and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

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

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Zambia Airways: offers free seat selection
• Proflight Zambia: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: 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
• Proflight Zambia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: 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.

National air carriers from the following nations serve Lusaka’s international airport - Botswana, Namibia, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Angola. Other airlines include Fastjet from Zimbabwe and Airlink, and South African Airways from South Africa. Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg include Cemair, Airlink, Kenya Airways, Proflight Zambia, and RwandAir. Airlink, Rwandair, Proflight Zambia, and Cemair offer direct flights and Kenya Airways has a stop in Nairobi.

If OR Tambo International Airport is not your final destination, why not use one of the airport lounges. The various lounges in the International departures terminals include the lounges hosted by South African Airways, British Airways, Emirates, Air France, Swissair, and Virgin Atlantic. Other lounges on offer are Bidvest Premier Lounge and Menzies Shongololo Lounge. There are more lounges in the domestic terminal, which include lounges run by South African Airways and British Airways, as well as Menzies Mashonza Lounge, and Bidvest’s two lounges. The costs vary between R300,00 and R500,00.