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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lusaka from R4 424

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LUN
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Lusaka are usually found in June or July, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Lusaka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Lusaka (LUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 595

One-way from

R4 424

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R7 687

Good one-way deal

R6 206 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Lusaka
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South African
  • South African
  • 21/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Lusaka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R4 732 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R706 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Lusaka.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Lusaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Lusaka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 3/315:55CPT - LUN
1 stop5h 40mSouth African
Mon 10/313:30LUN - CPT
1 stop9h 45mSouth African
Deal found 20/2R7 595
Tue 4/311:35CPT - LUN
2 stops10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/36:50LUN - CPT
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 770
Thu 8/513:50CPT - LUN
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/52:10LUN - CPT
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 789
Thu 8/56:05CPT - LUN
1 stop7h 25mAirlink
Sat 10/57:30LUN - CPT
2 stops7h 45mAirlink
Deal found 20/2R10 692
Thu 1/518:00CPT - LUN
2 stops16h 00mAir Botswana
Sun 11/59:10LUN - CPT
2 stops5h 50mAir Botswana
Deal found 20/2R13 918
Mon 3/36:00CPT - LUN
3 stops35h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 10/318:05LUN - CPT
1 stop27h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R15 983

Find flights from Cape Town to Lusaka within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Lusaka that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Cape Town

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Lusaka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

15:55-21:35

1 stop5h 40m

Lusaka

Mon 10/3

13:30-23:15

1 stop9h 45m

R7 595

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

11:35-21:35

2 stops10h 00m

Lusaka

Thu 13/3

6:50-13:50

1 stop7h 00m

R9 770

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

13:50-1:20

1 stop11h 30m

Lusaka

Fri 9/5

2:10-14:35

1 stop12h 25m

R9 789

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

6:05-13:30

1 stop7h 25m

Lusaka

Sat 10/5

7:30-15:15

2 stops7h 45m

R10 692

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

18:00-10:00

2 stops16h 00m

Lusaka

Sun 11/5

9:10-15:00

2 stops5h 50m

R13 918

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

6:00-17:15

3 stops35h 15m

Lusaka

Mon 10/3

18:05-21:40

1 stop27h 35m

R15 983

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

6:00-21:35

1 stop15h 35m

R4 424

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

6:15-13:30

2 stops7h 15m

R6 139

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

6:00-17:25

3 stops35h 25m

R9 180

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Lusaka

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Lusaka including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Lusaka. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka, you should look to book at least 70 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka (average of R267). Flying from Cape Town to Lusaka in August is currently the most expensive (average of R310). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to LUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Lusaka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Cape Town to Lusaka by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Lusaka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Lusaka flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Lusaka by month

Plan your trip to Lusaka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lusaka ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 inches 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

Plan your trip to Lusaka by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lusaka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lusaka. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka, see what other customers have to say about Airlink, South African and Ethiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

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
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

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
7,5
Good
44 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

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
775 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

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

Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
263 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

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

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cape Town to Lusaka flight route?

    The Cape Town Intl to Lusaka flight path was viewed by 79 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Lusaka round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Lusaka is South African. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 595 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Airlink, starting at R9 789 and R10 692 round-trip. Users have found that South African is 4% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Lusaka one-way?

    R4 424 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from South African. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Airlink and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R6 139 and R9 180, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R6 204. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Lusaka) can be booked for R7 890 on average our data indicates R6 207 when flying from Cape Town to Lusaka.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Lusaka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Lusaka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Lusaka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Lusaka by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lusaka (average of R267). Flying from Cape Town to Lusaka in August is currently the most expensive (average of R310). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlinkCheapestR7 057AverageR7 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR7 132AverageR8 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR8 129AverageR9 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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