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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.

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

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).

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
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Proflight Zambia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Lusaka to Johannesburg route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R5 455 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R6 123, a difference of R668. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 33 minutes.

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%.

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.

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 17:05 and lands at 19:08.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of R5 625. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R6 465 to R30 203. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lusaka to Johannesburg are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R3 972.

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: 94% on time
• South African: 88% on time

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 R111:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R65:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Return flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg range from R4 863 to R7 003, with an average of R5 625 over the past 12 months. Anything below R4 863 counts as a good deal.