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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia from R2 527

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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LUN
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R4 597

One-way from

R2 527

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R5 073

Good round-trip deal

R4 736 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 615 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/3-6/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Zambia
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NAYSA
  • NAYSA
  • 27/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Zambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R5 046 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R797 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2025.

Mon 17/310:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 4/47:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R4 560
Sun 1/610:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mNAYSA
Tue 10/616:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA
Deal found 12/3R4 963
Thu 12/619:35JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Thu 19/66:40LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 12/3R5 073
Thu 13/314:00JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Sun 16/38:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 12/3R6 172
Thu 3/410:50JNB - LVI
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Mon 7/413:15LVI - JNB
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Deal found 13/3R6 703
Sat 26/415:55JNB - LUN
2 stops22h 20mAir Tanzania
Sat 3/515:15LUN - JNB
1 stop21h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 12/3R7 033
Sat 10/511:30JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Wed 14/514:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Deal found 12/3R7 124
Thu 13/319:35JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/315:05LUN - JNB
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R7 490
Thu 15/519:25JNB - LVI
1 stop15h 30mNAYSA
Sat 31/518:05LVI - JNB
1 stop15h 25mNAYSA
Deal found 12/3R7 619
Fri 26/123:10JNB - LUN
2 stops11h 40mRwandAir
Thu 1/116:00LUN - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 12/3R7 692
Mon 17/312:00JNB - LUN
2 stops29h 15mKenya Airways
Fri 4/418:15LUN - JNB
1 stop21h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/3R7 765
Sun 27/419:35JNB - LVI
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/518:20LVI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R8 241

Find flights from OR Tambo to Zambia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Zambia 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 13 March 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

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Zambia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

10:55-13:40

Nonstop2h 45m

Lusaka

Sun 6/4

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R4 597

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Tue 10/6

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R4 963

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Thu 19/6

6:40-8:40

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 073

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Mon 7/4

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R6 703

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

15:55-14:15

2 stops22h 20m

Lusaka

Sat 3/5

15:15-12:30

1 stop21h 15m

R7 033

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 14/5

14:15-16:15

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 124

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 3/5

15:05-12:30

1 stop21h 25m

R7 600

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

19:25-10:55

1 stop15h 30m

Livingstone

Sat 31/5

18:05-9:30

1 stop15h 25m

R7 619

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

17:20-17:15

2 stops23h 55m

Lusaka

Mon 7/4

18:15-0:15

1 stop30h 00m

R7 783

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

19:35-11:45

1 stop16h 10m

Livingstone

Sun 4/5

18:20-8:40

1 stop14h 20m

R8 241

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Zambia

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Zambia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Zambia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia (average of R267). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia 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 JNB to ZM?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Zambia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Zambia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Zambia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

The most flights from JNB to ZM0 are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Zambia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zambia 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 Zambia when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Zambia by month

Plan your trip to Zambia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zambia, 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 Zambia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zambia. 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 Zambia. Reviews last updated 13 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, RwandAir and South African from Johannesburg to Zambia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

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
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

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

RwandAir
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

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
7,2
Good
30 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

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
766 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Zambia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with NAYSA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 527. South African flights start at R2 967 while deals on Airlink start at R3 425 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia consider choosing South African(96%), Kenya Airways(93%) or Egyptair(92%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia? While on average our users pay R6 356, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R2 549. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lusaka), is priced around R4 633.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Zambia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Zambia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Zambia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Zambia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Zambia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Zambia 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia (average of R267). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Zambia 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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Top 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Zambia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Zambia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR3 220AverageR3 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR3 933AverageR5 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR4 399AverageR8 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 614AverageR5 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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NAYSACheapestR4 814AverageR6 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 961AverageR5 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 265AverageR6 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 139AverageR7 500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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