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Cheapest return flight
R6 746
Typical prices: R4 964-R8 216
Zambia Airways
Thu 22/11Thu 29/11
JNB - LUN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
R3 390
Typical prices: R2 964-R4 858
FlySafair
Sun 18/3
JNB - LUN • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Airlink, Proflight Zambia, and others. Average duration is 2h 03m.
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Most flights • 20 per week
Best reviews • 8,6 score
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Cheapest • 32% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 40% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Lusaka

 
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Recent return flight deals to Lusaka

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7
Zambia Airways Logo
19:25 - 21:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LUN Lusaka
2h 10mdirect
Zambia Airways Logo
16:20 - 18:30LUN  Lusaka-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 10mdirect
R6 763Zambia Airways
Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 13
Zambia Airways Logo
10:15 - 12:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LUN Lusaka
2h 20mdirect
Zambia Airways Logo
16:20 - 18:30LUN  Lusaka-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 10mdirect
R6 763Zambia Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
FlySafair Logo
7:50 - 9:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LUN Lusaka
2h 00mdirect
FlySafair Logo
10:50 - 12:50LUN  Lusaka-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 00mdirect
R6 780FlySafair
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 12:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LUN Lusaka
22h 05m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 - 10:15LUN  Lusaka-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 00mdirect
R6 863Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 6
South African Logo
19:35 - 21:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LUN Lusaka
2h 00mdirect
South African Logo
6:40 - 8:40LUN  Lusaka-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 00mdirect
R7 062South African
Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 1
South African Logo
10:40 - 12:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LUN Lusaka
2h 00mdirect
South African Logo
13:30 - 15:30LUN  Lusaka-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 00mdirect
R7 694South African
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 9:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LUN Lusaka
7h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
18:15 - 10:55LUN  Lusaka-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R7 860Kenya Airways
Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 29
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 9:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LUN Lusaka
21h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
1:55 - 3:55LUN  Lusaka-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R7 860Kenya Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Airlink Logo
17:00 - 19:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LUN Lusaka
2h 00mdirect
Airlink Logo
17:05 - 19:10LUN  Lusaka-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 05mdirect
R7 910Airlink
Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22
Airlink Logo
11:30 - 13:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LUN Lusaka
2h 00mdirect
Airlink Logo
14:15 - 16:20LUN  Lusaka-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 05mdirect
R8 308Airlink
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Lusaka

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Lusaka?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka is the cheapest route at R6 746 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Lusaka?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Lusaka costs R6 160, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R5 806, while Port Elizabeth runs a bit higher at R7 250.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Lusaka?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Lusaka at R6 231 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at R6 896.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lusaka?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Lusaka with an average price of R3 689 return.
•June (R7 843) and May (R7 710) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Lusaka?

Evening flights to Lusaka are the cheapest at R5 700 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at R7 262.

What is a good deal for flights to Lusaka?

Flights under R4 964 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Lusaka at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R4 832.

When are flights to Lusaka the cheapest?

Flights to Lusaka are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Lusaka

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

R3 390
Beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka

When to book flights to Lusaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Lusaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Lusaka, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Lusaka is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Lusaka is around R4 964 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Lusaka?

    Direct flights to Lusaka are available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with a flight time of about 2h.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Lusaka?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Lusaka are from Johannesburg, starting at R6 746 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Lusaka?

    Last-minute fares to Lusaka (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 11% higher than the average return fare of R6 160.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Lusaka?

    Airlink operates the most flights from South Africa to Lusaka at 20 per week, while Zambia Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Lusaka. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Lusaka?

  • How many flights serve Lusaka?

    Lusaka receives 8 flights per day and 59 per week from across the world. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has the most flights to Lusaka with 59 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Lusaka flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Lusaka, book around 9 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 26% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Lusaka, a good return fare is around R4 964. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Lusaka in February. Return fares historically average R3 689, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to R1 562 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Lusaka average R5 700 compared to R7 262 for evening flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Lusaka, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Zambia Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, South African includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Airlink includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Lusaka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Lusaka? 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.
8,6
Proflight ZambiaOverall score based on 3 reviews
8,0Entertainment
8,0Comfort
9,3Crew
8,6Boarding
8,0Food

Flight cancelled by Seuss air and all onward flights missed

This is a quick flight from JoBerg to Livingstone. The small meal was very good, surprisingly, not a sandwich but a nice little chicken salad. Easy breezy flight if you travel long distance a lot. There is no entertainment and none needed for this short flight

Loved the in flight meal! Surprisingly good.! Staff on board were all friendly and professional! Book as far ahead as possible! Get your seat selection locked in ASAP

Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

This was an excellent flight with great crew and a full complement service including a sandwich, a drink from the bar, tea, coffee or water with the meal and then a further bar service.

I can't understand how the priority boarding queue has so many people standing in it. I was travelling business class and arrived 40 minutes before boarding time and there we about 25 people in the queue ahead of me?

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..

+ 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

This airline has now finally turned the corner and reminiscent of the old day service. Would definitely recommend flying with SAA.

Great experience all-round. From re-checking baggage directly before leaving the arrivals hall (coming from international), to fast and friendly boarding, to complimentary drinks and snacks on board. This was a very pleasant experience - even my luggage was delivered on the belt very quickly and it was a wonderful end to a 28 hour transit.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

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.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Entertainment system poor - couldn't hear, no flight info etc.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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.

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