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$158+ 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LUN
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
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 Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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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 December 3, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Thu 12/44:20 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Deal found 11/30$315
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/510:10 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Tue 12/94:20 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Deal found 12/1$318
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Sun 12/1410:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Fri 1/167:20 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 11/30$323
This Zambia Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Zambia Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Fri 1/27:20 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 12/3$333
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Fri 12/197:20 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 12/2$335
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/1010:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Thu 12/114:20 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Deal found 12/1$337
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Tue 12/24:20 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Deal found 11/30$338
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Wed 12/37:40 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Wed 12/32:15 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Deal found 11/30$340
This Zambia Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Zambia Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:10 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Mon 1/197:25 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 11/30$341
This Zambia Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Zambia Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1510:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Fri 1/167:20 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 11/30$346
This Zambia Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Zambia Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:25 pmJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Sat 12/64:20 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Deal found 12/2$352

Find 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 December 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$158
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$272

Good round-trip deal

$292 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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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 December 3, 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

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Lusaka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/14

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 1/15

4:20 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$323

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

10:40 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Thu 1/8

6:40 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$327

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/14

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 1/8

4:20 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$334

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/16

10:10 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Fri 1/23

7:20 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$336

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

7:25 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Thu 1/8

4:20 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$343

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/2

11:30 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Thu 1/8

2:15 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$347

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Fri 3/20

7:25 am-7:55 am

1 stop24h 30m

$437

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/17

5:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Lusaka

Tue 1/20

10:05 am-10:55 am

2 stops24h 50m

$442

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

1:15 am-11:55 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Lusaka

Fri 5/15

12:45 am-3:50 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$455

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/17

12:05 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 05m

Lusaka

Sat 1/24

6:15 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$455

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Lusaka in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lusaka flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lusaka flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lusaka flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lusaka flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lusaka flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 28, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka (average of $205). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka in October is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 December 3, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% 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 November 29, 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. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

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 December 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, South African, 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.
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

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
8.4
Very good
84 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

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
7.4
Good
47 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

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
903 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

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
Zambia Airways
6.6
Okay
9 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
84 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.4

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 Lusaka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

    For as low as $327, Zambia Airways can have you in Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 2h. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lusaka are separated by a distance of 746 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $211, 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 Ethiopian Air and Proflight Zambia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $237 and $271, respectively. These flights start at 25% 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 South African, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $129. However, be on the lookout for offers from Zambia Airways and Proflight Zambia, 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 Ethiopian Air (98%), Zambia Airways (98%) and KLM (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $243 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka. The cheapest flight overall is $146 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lusaka) is currently priced at $313.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka (average of $205). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka in October is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Lusaka

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$211Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$237Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Proflight ZambiaCheapest$271Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Zambia AirwaysCheapest$275Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$333Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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