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Find cheap flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from R2 470

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How much is the cheapest flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo 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.
2:00 - 11:00LUN-JNB
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5:40 - 7:40JNB-LUN
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R4 488NAYSA
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Thu, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 28
2:55 - 10:55LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
5:40 - 7:40JNB-LUN
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R4 507NAYSA
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Fri, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 27
7:00 - 15:00LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
3:20 - 11:50JNB-LUN
8h 30m1 stop
R4 827Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 4
2:55 - 10:55LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
3:20 - 7:45JNB-LUN
4h 25m1 stop
R5 449Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 22
7:00 - 15:00LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
14:20 - 16:20JNB-LUN
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R5 487Proflight Zambia
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Sun, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 4
7:00 - 15:00LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
8:00 - 10:00JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
R5 525Proflight Zambia
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Sun, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 19
9:00 - 17:00LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
23:10 - 8:05JNB-LUN
8h 55m1 stop
R7 618RwandAir
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Fri, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 24
9:00 - 17:00LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
23:10 - 8:05JNB-LUN
8h 55m1 stop
R8 014RwandAir
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Tue, Oct 3 - Wed, Nov 1
22:10 - 22:00LUN-JNB
17h 50m1 stop
6:40 - 8:40JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
R9 843Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 31
22:10 - 22:00LUN-JNB
17h 50m1 stop
5:45 - 7:45JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
R10 220Ethiopian Air
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October

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August

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R2 470
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
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Flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Lusaka

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R3 868 or less one-way and R5 666 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was found, on average, 61 days before departure.
  • Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly is October.
  • Morning departure is around 58% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is also known as Lusaka International Airport. This can be confusing as there is a smaller airport for light aircraft called Lusaka City Airport. Make sure you're at the correct airport.
  • Kenneth Kuanda Airport is about 25 kilometres away from the central business district of Lusaka, which takes around 15-20 minutes. Taxis are the only available transport to the airport. They are meter-based but generally cost around ZMW 420,00 (about ZAR 450,00).
  • There are a few modes of public transport at OR Tambo International Airport. Metered taxi services can be arranged from the Airports Company South Africa information desk in the airport. Taxi rides to Johannesburg city centre are around R600,00. The Gautrain rapid rail system runs every 12 minutes and is open from 05:15 to 22:00 every day with rides to the city centre costing around R200,00. Gautrain Station is located in the international departures terminal, up the escalator.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Which airlines fly from Kenneth Kuanda International Airport?

    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.

  • Is there somewhere to relax at OR Tambo Airport if I am travelling further on another flight?

    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.  

  • How long does a flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg take?

    Direct flights take on average 2h 00m to travel the 1 932 km between Lusaka and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How many flights are there between Lusaka and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are 209 (direct) flights between Lusaka and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg per week, averaging 29 per day.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The cheapest return flight ticket from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R4 488 on NAYSA, followed by Proflight Zambia (R5 487). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R2 470 on NAYSA and from R3 865 on Proflight Zambia.

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

    When flying from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Lusaka, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The earliest flight leaves Lusaka at 6:55 and lands in OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 8:55.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The last flight leaves Lusaka at 19:05 and lands in OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 21:20.

  • Which airlines fly direct between Lusaka and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    All the following airlines operate direct flights between Lusaka and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg: Airlink, Cemair, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, Egypt Air, Proflight Zambia, Qatar Airways, South African, United Airlines, RwandAir, and NAYSA.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Lusaka and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg, RwandAir or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg are RwandAir and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R7 099 and an overall rating of 8,0, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R4 480 and an overall rating of 7,0.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo due to COVID-19?

    Proflight Zambia, Airlink and Emirates have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo. Confirm policies on booking site.

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

    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 Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Lusaka 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 Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

Top 3 airlines serving from Lusaka to OR Tambo

Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
8,0
RwandAirOverall score based on 288 reviews
78food
81boarding
86crew
83comfort
70entertainment
82overall
Airline reviews
Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
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Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."
Pros: "I was happy to avail of Wifi in the sky."
Cons: "No entertainment! For an major international flight, one expects some seatback entertainment"
Pros: "The Flight attendants are all awesome and undesrtanding...and the open wifi ate Kigali airport was great."
Cons: "No vegetarian option Bad boarding procedures, no one gets direction and it was very slow"
Cons: "THERE WAS MEAT INSIDE MY "VEGETARIAN" MEAL!!! This is totally unacceptable!"
Pros: "I think that I appreciated all the details during the trip. As I get my kayak app in my IPhone, i firstly received a notice that the check in started.... At each step, I could see the time discounted through my phone"
Cons: "As I said, I liked everything. From the departure to the landing"
Cons: "My luggage was broken into and stolen. They sawed off the zip on my suitcase and broke the handle. Stole a number of personal items including a belt, perfume, t-shirts and cash."
Pros: "The planes and shuttles are nice and clean, and the staff are pleasant. I had a long layover in Kigali and the airline gave me accommodation and a food voucher (totally unexpected). Will definitely fly RwandAir again."
Pros: "Food and free WiFi. Ample seating space."
Cons: "Rerouted through Dar-es-Salaam at last minute rather than being a direct flight as scheduled"

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.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

The check-in line was long and people were put in front of me in the line even after I said I had checked in online. It took me an hour to finally get my documents checked and drop my suitcase. It was horrible!

Pros: "The crew was mazing and the seats are so comfortable."
Cons: "To me everything was excellent from the captain to the flight attendants i was impressed i have been to all domestic flights but Airlink is the best and after yesterday flight i decided that Airlink is the one for me onwards. The only thing i can suggest is the points program then the sky will be the limit for you. Keep up the good work guys BIG UP."
Cons: "1 hr delay in departure from Lusaka. Plastic cutlery was difficult to eat with. More frequent water/drinks during the flight (or water bottles instead of little cups) would have been appreciated. Movie options were not as great as other airlines."
Pros: "Nice aircraft and comfortable seating in economy with a good selection of music and movies on the seat back entertainment. Business class was mostly empty and looked very nice and roomy. They should upgrade their frequent flyers the way other airlines do to fill those empty seats and generate the good PR that results. The food was good in my opinion, and the Ethiopian coffee is great. Affordably priced tickets was the selling point for choosing them. They are a young airline and while they go through the motions of being a modern service-oriented airline, but alas for the most part they aren't there yet."
Cons: "We've flown a few Ethiopian Air flights now and while the flight attendants are nice, they aren't always on top of things and paying attention to the needs of the passengers. Not as helpful or attentive as we're used to. Boarding is chaotic and the overnight transfer at Addis Ababa is a total mess. If you get to leave through the airport in the early morning things are relatively painless, but what a nightmare of pushing and shoving chaos when it's busy. The hotels they put you up in are mediocre at best. Last week we enjoyed a long wait for the bus ride to the hotel, cold food when we arrived, and a nice hard bed to "sleep" in. We probably won't fly Ethiopian Air if we have to overnight in Addis Ababa again. I'm willing to pay up to fly another airline and skip the overnight as it's just not worth the hassle."
Cons: "Flight delays with no info from staff. Food poorly prepared. No orderly queues - there is aggression with no intervention from staff. There is no need for two security checks when making connections in Addis. Plane loos were all very stinky and dirty. I now remember why I had stopped using ET!"
Pros: "Excellent crew, approachable and helpful. Seat was comfortable with legroom and headrest at the right height"
Cons: "Better selection of videos"
Pros: "The seats were very comfortable and generally this flight is comfy"
Cons: "The queue during boarding is very long, they need to add counters"
Pros: "Comfortable seat and fairly friendly crew"
Cons: "Better reception and understanding at the airport. The staffs are not considerate."
Cons: "1. Make duty free shopping possible. My daughter, that I was traveling withl, loved some jewellery l wanted to buy for her but it was not possible because a credit card purchase was impossible. 2. Provide entertainment on board. Flight from Lusaka to Addis was excellent. But nothing to Nairobi"
Pros: "Excellent airline overall Great seats for sleeping"
Cons: "Business class seats are not well appointed Nowhere to put a bottle of water - storage handbag and shoes etc could not be reached without undoing the seatbelt and screen far away from the seat Voice commentary was muffled and therefore unable to be heard"
Pros: "Same as above."
Cons: "Staff needs to be briefed on what an insulin pump is."
Pros: "Ease to select seats on line The flight was a little delayed but they got me to my connecting flight on time at Addis Ababa. Good on board service"

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Lusaka - OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg Flights

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Lusaka (LUN)Zambia

Destination:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

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OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - Lusaka

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