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$161+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Lusaka (LUN)

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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LUN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka are usually found in January or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Lusaka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$275
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$161
(Zambia Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$294

Good round-trip deal

$271 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Lusaka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:35 pmJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Mon 9/86:40 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 7/29$275
This Proflight Zambia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Proflight Zambia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/272:00 pmJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Sat 9/68:15 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 7/27$295
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1510:10 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Wed 8/277:25 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 7/29$296
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/35:00 pmJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Fri 8/82:15 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Deal found 7/29$365
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:15 pmJNB - LUN
2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania
Wed 9/101:10 pmLUN - JNB
2 stops24h 05mAir Tanzania
Deal found 7/27$406
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:25 amJNB - LUN
1 stop7h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 9/1810:00 amLUN - JNB
2 stops24h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/28$427
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/42:30 pmJNB - LUN
2 stops24h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/117:20 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/28$428
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:25 pmJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/87:25 amLUN - JNB
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$429

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

Lusaka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

7:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Mon 9/8

6:40 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$275

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/27

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 9/6

8:15 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$295

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/15

10:10 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Wed 8/27

7:25 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$296

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

2:15 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 9/10

1:10 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$406

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/10

1:25 am-9:10 am

1 stop7h 45m

Lusaka

Thu 9/18

10:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops24h 55m

$427

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

7:25 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Mon 9/8

7:25 am-6:50 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$429

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

2:30 pm-9:55 pm

3 stops31h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 9/8

7:20 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$430

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/25

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$161

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/7

7:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$178

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/19

11:10 am-6:55 am

1 stop19h 45m

$207

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Lusaka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lusaka from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Lusaka. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka (average of $984). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,958). 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 LUN?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 July 29, 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 Lusaka by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Lusaka. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 Lusaka

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Lusaka. 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to LUN are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown South African, RwandAir, and Ethiopian Air from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka. 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.
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible
RwandAir
7.2
Good
30 reviews
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
803 reviews
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
274 reviews
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Lusaka (LUN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka. You should not have trouble finding flights to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 16 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Lusaka airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 12.2 mi journey from Lusaka (LUN) to Lusaka’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka round-trip?

    Currently priced at $275, South African will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka and back. In addition to South African, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Proflight Zambia and Zambia Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $295 and $296, respectively. These flights start at 2% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Zambia Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $161. However, be on the lookout for offers from South African and fastjet, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka are South African (87%), Airlink (80%) and Egyptair (79%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $254 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka. The cheapest flight overall is $147 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lusaka) is currently priced at $296.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka (average of $984). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,958). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$214Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$238Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Zambia AirwaysCheapest$257Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Proflight ZambiaCheapest$270Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$296Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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