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

• 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:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg range from R4 962 to R7 144, with an average of R5 739 over the past 12 months. Anything below R4 962 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the R5 739 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 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.

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

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R113:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R67:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg usually depart from Lusaka (LUN) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and 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 route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R5 566 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R6 247, a difference of R681.

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. 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 are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lusaka to Johannesburg 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
• 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.