R3 215 Find Cheap Flights from Zambia to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Zambia to OR Tambo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zambia 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Zambia to OR Tambo

Wed, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 30
South African Logo
6:40 - 8:40LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
South African Logo
19:35 - 21:35JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
R5 095South African
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Thu, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:20 - 19:05LUN-JNB
2h 45mdirect
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10:15 - 12:35JNB-LUN
2h 20mdirect
R5 113Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
South African Logo
13:30 - 15:30LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
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10:40 - 12:40JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
R5 130South African
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Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 22
South African Logo
6:40 - 8:40LUN-JNB
2h 00mdirect
South African Logo
10:40 - 12:40JNB-LUN
2h 00mdirect
R5 148South African
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Wed, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:25 - 10:10LUN-JNB
2h 45mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:50 - 22:35JNB-LUN
2h 45mdirect
R5 165Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 4
Zambia Airways Logo
16:20 - 19:05LUN-JNB
2h 45mdirect
Zambia Airways Logo
10:15 - 12:35JNB-LUN
2h 20mdirect
R5 481Zambia Airways
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Fri, Jul 25 - Fri, Aug 15
Zambia Airways Logo
7:20 - 9:25LUN-JNB
2h 05mdirect
Zambia Airways Logo
10:10 - 12:30JNB-LUN
2h 20mdirect
R5 710Zambia Airways
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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 4
Air Tanzania Logo
15:05 - 13:15LUN-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 14:15JNB-LUN
24h 00m2 stops
R7 063Air Tanzania
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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 4
Air Tanzania Logo
15:05 - 13:15LUN-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 14:15JNB-LUN
24h 00m2 stops
R7 361Air Tanzania
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Wed, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 10
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7:25 - 17:20LUN-JNB
9h 55m1 stop
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18:05 - 6:55JNB-LUN
12h 50m1 stop
R8 169fastjet
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to OR Tambo

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs R4 804 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R3 425 and departed from Lusaka. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport which costs R5 571 on average, and Ndola to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which costs R8 603 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost R4 902 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from Zambia is R5 815 and R5 604 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R4 902.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the following prices or less: From Lusaka R5 355 return, from Ndola R8 525 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR3 215
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

    Central Johannesburg is 21 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R4 804. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R3 425 and departed from Lusaka Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R5 780. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R6 415 on average.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket 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 is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost R314 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R349.

  • How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 980 direct flights from within Zambia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Looking for cheap airfare to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg? 25% of our users found return tickets to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From Lusaka R4 427
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Direct departures

Zambia to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

ANA, ASKY, +66 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

ANA, ASKY, +66 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zambia

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

ANA, ASKY, +66 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

ANA, ASKY, +66 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Zambia to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Zambia to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to OR Tambo? 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
AirlinkOverall score based on 72 reviews
8,0Food
8,5Boarding
8,9Crew
8,3Comfort
6,6Entertainment
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+ 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

10,0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ 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

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

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.

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.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

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