What airport do you fly into for flights to Lusaka?

Lusaka (LUN), located 19,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Lusaka. Lusaka is the only Lusaka airport and it handles 16 daily flights from Johannesburg. 6 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka on a regular basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lusaka?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Lusaka is currently January ; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Lusaka if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lusaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Lusaka?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lusaka.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka?

Lusaka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka. One-way flights to Lusaka typically cost R1 948, while return flights cost around R4 165.

How much is a return flight to Lusaka?

A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R455, however they can be found for as little as R215.

Where does the fastest flight to Lusaka depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Lusaka, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 0 minutes).

Does Lusaka have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Lusaka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Lusaka?

Yes. Lusaka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hill Apartments is the closest property to Lusaka (0,0 km away from Lusaka).

R2 775+ Flights to Lusaka, Zambia

Flights to Lusaka in 2025

Return from	R4 928
One-way from	R2 775
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R5 568

Ethiopian Air
15/5-17/5
Nonstop
5h 30m total
Johannesburg to Lusaka

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NAYSA
15/4
Nonstop
2h 45m total
Johannesburg to Lusaka

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Cheapest flights to Lusaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lusaka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 April 2025.

Thu 15/519:50JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/516:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/4R4 928

Fri 23/510:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Wed 28/56:40LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 10/4R5 277

Tue 8/719:25JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA

Thu 17/716:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA

Deal found 10/4R5 627

Tue 29/710:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 29/716:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4R7 179

Sat 14/614:15JNB - LUN

2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania

Tue 17/615:05LUN - JNB

1 stop22h 10mAir Tanzania

Deal found 9/4R7 470

Mon 14/47:45JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Mon 14/414:15LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Deal found 10/4R7 489

Sun 27/714:35JNB - LUN

1 stop16h 20mfastjet

Wed 30/77:25LUN - JNB

1 stop24h 40mfastjet

Deal found 9/4R7 838

Wed 16/71:15JNB - LUN

2 stops16h 10mKenya Airways

Thu 24/710:00LUN - JNB

2 stops24h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/4R8 207

Thu 20/1116:50JNB - LUN

2 stops22h 00mRwandAir

Sat 22/1116:00LUN - JNB

2 stops10h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 10/4R10 283

Best flights to Lusaka
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Lusaka that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 April 2025.

Thu 15/519:50JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/516:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/4R4 928

Fri 23/510:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Wed 28/56:40LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 10/4R5 277

Tue 8/719:25JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA

Thu 17/716:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA

Deal found 10/4R5 627

Tue 29/710:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 29/716:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4R7 179

Sat 14/614:15JNB - LUN

2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania

Tue 17/615:05LUN - JNB

1 stop22h 10mAir Tanzania

Deal found 9/4R7 470

Mon 21/47:45JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Mon 28/414:15LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Deal found 10/4R7 528

Sun 27/714:35JNB - LUN

1 stop16h 20mfastjet

Wed 30/77:25LUN - JNB

1 stop24h 40mfastjet

Deal found 9/4R7 838

Wed 16/71:15JNB - LUN

1 stop7h 55mKenya Airways

Wed 23/70:45LUN - JNB

2 stops10h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/4R8 207

Thu 15/516:50JNB - LUN

2 stops22h 00mRwandAir

Sat 17/516:00LUN - JNB

2 stops22h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 10/4R11 564

Direct flights to Lusaka
Explore direct flight options to Lusaka based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 11 April 2025.

Thu 15/519:50JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/516:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/4R4 928

Fri 23/510:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Wed 28/56:40LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 10/4R5 277

Tue 8/719:25JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA

Thu 17/716:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA

Deal found 10/4R5 627

Tue 29/710:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 29/716:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4R7 179

Mon 21/47:45JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Mon 28/414:15LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Deal found 10/4R7 528

Last-minute flights to Lusaka
Discover last-minute flight deals to Lusaka. Data last updated 11 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 14/47:45JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Mon 14/414:15LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Deal found 10/4R7 489

Thu 17/411:10JNB - LUN

1 stop19h 45mfastjet

Mon 21/47:25LUN - JNB

1 stop24h 40mfastjet

Deal found 10/4R8 867

Fri 18/410:10JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 20mEthiopian Air

Sun 20/47:25LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/4R4 967

Fri 18/417:00JNB - LUN

2 stops24h 25mKenya Airways

Sun 20/418:15LUN - JNB

1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/4R8 692

Fri 18/47:45JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/415:05LUN - JNB

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R9 235

Tue 22/419:50JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 45mNAYSA

Wed 14/57:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 05mNAYSA

Deal found 10/4R6 985

Sat 26/414:15JNB - LUN

2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania

Sat 3/515:05LUN - JNB

1 stop22h 10mAir Tanzania

Deal found 10/4R8 168

Thu 15/519:50JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/516:20LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/4R4 928

Thu 15/510:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/515:05LUN - JNB

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R7 741

Thu 15/516:50JNB - LUN

2 stops22h 00mRwandAir

Sat 17/516:00LUN - JNB

2 stops22h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 10/4R11 564

Fri 23/510:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Wed 28/56:40LUN - JNB

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 10/4R5 277

Sat 24/51:15JNB - LUN

1 stop7h 55mKenya Airways

Sun 1/618:15LUN - JNB

1 stop21h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/4R8 207

One-way flights to Lusaka
Search for one-way flight options to Lusaka. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 April 2025.

Tue 15/419:50JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 45mNAYSA

Deal found 10/4R2 775

Sun 25/510:40JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mSouth African

Deal found 10/4R2 872

Mon 21/47:45JNB - LUN

Nonstop2h 00mAirlink

Deal found 10/4R3 745

Tue 15/411:10JNB - LUN

1 stop19h 45mfastjet

Deal found 10/4R4 074

Mon 26/57:10JNB - LUN

1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R4 851

Wed 7/512:10JNB - LUN

1 stop11h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/4R5 239

Mon 5/514:15JNB - LUN

2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania

Deal found 10/4R5 568

Mon 5/512:20JNB - LUN

3 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/4R5 956

Tue 10/616:50JNB - LUN

2 stops22h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 10/4R8 033

Wed 7/56:30HLA - LUN

2 stops8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4R8 498

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

19:50-22:35

Nonstop2h 45m

Lusaka

Sat 17/5

16:20-19:05

Nonstop2h 45m

R4 928

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 28/5

6:40-8:40

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 277

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/7

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Thu 17/7

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R5 627

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Tue 29/7

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R7 179

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

14:15-14:15

2 stops24h 00m

Lusaka

Tue 17/6

15:05-13:15

1 stop22h 10m

R7 470

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

7:45-9:45

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Mon 28/4

14:15-16:15

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 528

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

14:35-6:55

1 stop16h 20m

Lusaka

Wed 30/7

7:25-8:05

1 stop24h 40m

R7 838

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

1:15-9:10

1 stop7h 55m

Lusaka

Wed 23/7

0:45-10:55

2 stops10h 10m

R8 207

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

16:50-14:50

2 stops22h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 17/5

16:00-14:20

2 stops22h 20m

R11 564

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

19:50-22:35

Nonstop2h 45m

R2 775

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Best time to book a flight to Lusaka

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lusaka

When is the best time to book a flight to Lusaka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lusaka, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Lusaka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka takes 6 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Lusaka from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lusaka?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Lusaka should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Lusaka

The most flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka are scheduled on a Wednesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lusaka?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka are South African, Ethiopian Air and NAYSA.

South African

From R215

Ethiopian Air

From R252

NAYSA

From R265

Proflight Zambia

From R232

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lusaka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka are South African, Proflight Zambia and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Lusaka by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lusaka ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lusaka when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Lusaka by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lusaka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lusaka

To help decide which airline to fly to Lusaka, see what other customers have to say about Airlink, South African and Ethiopian Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

South African

7,3

Good

30 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

765 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

RwandAir

7,1

Good

27 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FAQs about flying to Lusaka

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lusaka?
Lusaka (LUN), located 19,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Lusaka. Lusaka is the only Lusaka airport and it handles 16 daily flights from Johannesburg. 6 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka on a regular basis.
Can I find cheaper flights to Lusaka if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lusaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Lusaka?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lusaka.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka?
Lusaka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka. One-way flights to Lusaka typically cost R1 948, while return flights cost around R4 165.
How much is a return flight to Lusaka?
A return flight to Lusaka will typically cost around R455, however they can be found for as little as R215.
Where does the fastest flight to Lusaka depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Lusaka, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 0 minutes).
Does Lusaka have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Lusaka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Lusaka?
Yes. Lusaka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hill Apartments is the closest property to Lusaka (0,0 km away from Lusaka).

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To help decide which airline to fly to Lusaka, see what other customers have to say about Airlink, South African and Ethiopian Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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