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$199+ Cheap flights from Lusaka (LUN) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Lusaka to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lusaka (LUN) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$294
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$199
(Zambia Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$217 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lusaka to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 9/157:25 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Sun 9/2110:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 9/10$294
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/147:25 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Tue 9/237:50 pmJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 9/10$304
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Fri 10/176:40 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Wed 10/227:35 pmJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 9/10$307
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Thu 10/164:20 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Wed 10/2210:55 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 9/10$312
This Zambia Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/144:20 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Fri 10/2410:10 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 9/10$314
This Zambia Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/214:20 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Wed 10/2210:55 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 9/10$315
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/164:20 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Sun 9/2110:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 9/10$322
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Mon 10/206:40 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Mon 10/207:35 pmJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 9/10$323
This Zambia Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/127:20 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Sun 9/2110:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 9/9$326
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Sat 9/204:20 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Mon 10/2710:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 9/11$332
This Zambia Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/177:25 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Wed 10/2910:55 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 9/10$334
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Sun 9/147:25 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Sat 9/207:50 pmJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 9/10$348

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 10/21

4:20 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/22

10:55 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$314

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sat 10/18

4:20 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/19

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$314

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 10/14

4:20 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/20

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$314

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 9/23

4:20 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/26

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$334

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sun 9/21

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

10:55 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$334

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 9/22

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/26

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$334

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 9/22

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

7:50 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$334

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sat 10/25

2:10 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/2

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$486

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 10/6

2:10 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

7:50 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$486

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 9/23

4:20 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/27

1:25 am-9:10 am

1 stop7h 45m

$497

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Airlink

Airlink offers priority boarding and lounge access for business class passengers on select routes.


Economy passengers can select seats for free, including extra legroom options like seat 1A.

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Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Airlines offers generous legroom with a 32-inch pitch in Economy Class seats.


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Best time to book a flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 LUN to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Lusaka to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lusaka to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, South African, and Ethiopian Air from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

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
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

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
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

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
861 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

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 Lusaka to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from Lusaka. Lusaka (LUN) is just 12.2 mi from the center of the city. Lusaka is the only Lusaka airport and it handles 13 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 6 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Lusaka on a regular basis.

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

    Airlines like Zambia Airways fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 2h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Lusaka and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 746 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is South African. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $244 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Zambia Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at $266 and $282 round-trip. South African is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Zambia Airways ($199), fastjet ($278), and Ethiopian Air ($485).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: Zambia Airways (94%), Ethiopian Air (91%), Qantas Airways (90%).

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

    While on average a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally $333, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $183. When looking at the most popular route, (Lusaka - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $294 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 6 airlines flying from Lusaka to OR Tambo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$244Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Zambia AirwaysCheapest$266Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$282Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Proflight ZambiaCheapest$292Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
RwandAirCheapest$297Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$327Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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