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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

38 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by 5 airlines, about 2h in the air, 748 mi (1,203 km). Tickets from $196.

Flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

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Prices by day: Johannesburg to Lusaka

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Best fares from Johannesburg to Lusaka

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Cheapest one-way $196 15 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $196 15 November 2026, ET Cheapest in the next 7 days $196 15 November, Sun Cheapest weekend departure $208 Fri, 13 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $196

Johannesburg to Lusaka at a glance

flight time, from 2h to 2h 20m
2h
straight-line distance
748 mi (1,203 km)
flights a week
38
flight today
1
first and last departure
07:40 - 19:35
lowest price, nonstop, 15 November
$196
average across months
$218
airlines
5

Johannesburg to Lusaka ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: November 2026, tickets from $196. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is December 2026: from $233. The average across months is $218.

Johannesburg to Lusaka flight schedule

38 flights a week, 1 today, 8 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
4Z 166
Airlink
07:40 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
09:40 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 2
2h
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Embraer 190
ZN 304
Zambia Airways
10:10 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
12:30 Kenneth Kaunda International
2h 20m
Fri
Boeing 737-700
ZN 304
Zambia Airways
10:15 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
12:35 Kenneth Kaunda International
2h 20m
Mon, Wed, Sun
Boeing 737-700
SA 62
South African Airways
10:40 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
12:40 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 2
2h
Daily
Airbus A320
4Z 162
Airlink
11:30 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
13:30 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 2
2h
Daily
Embraer 190
4Z 168
Airlink
14:25 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
16:25 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 2
2h
Fri, Sun
Embraer Phenom 300
P0 27
Proflight Zambia
18:40 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
20:40 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 1
2h
Fri, Sat, Sun
Bombardier CRJ200
ZN 306
Zambia Airways
19:25 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
21:35 Kenneth Kaunda International
2h 10m
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Boeing 737-700
SA 66
South African Airways
19:35 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
21:35 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 2
2h
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Airbus A320

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 17 December.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
P0 33
Proflight Zambia
12:45 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
14:45 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 1
2h
Selected dates
Bombardier CRJ200
P0 29
Proflight Zambia
20:30 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
22:30 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 1
2h
Selected dates
Bombardier CRJ200
P0 31
Proflight Zambia
09:45 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
11:45 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 1
2h
Selected dates
Bombardier CRJ200
P0 31
Proflight Zambia
10:00 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
12:00 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 1
2h
Selected dates
Bombardier CRJ200
P0 31
Proflight Zambia
09:50 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
11:50 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 1
2h
Selected dates
Bombardier CRJ200
P0 31
Proflight Zambia
09:35 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
11:35 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 1
2h
Selected dates
Bombardier CRJ200
P0 31
Proflight Zambia
10:20 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
12:20 Kenneth Kaunda International, terminal 1
2h
Selected dates
Bombardier CRJ200
FA 855
FlySafair
07:50 O.R. Tambo International, terminal B
09:50 Kenneth Kaunda International
2h
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Johannesburg to Lusaka

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airlink15 a week South African Airways12 a week Zambia Airways8 a week Proflight Zambia3 a week FlySafairfrom 1 February

Airports

Where flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka depart and land

Departure from Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International JNB

38 flights a week, terminals A, B, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in Lusaka

Kenneth Kaunda International LUN

38 flights a week, terminals 1, 2, 9 mi (15 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka?
A nonstop flight takes 2 hours on average, from 2h to 2h 20m depending on the flight.
How far is Lusaka from Johannesburg?
748 mi (1,203 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg to Lusaka?
Airlink (15 a week), South African Airways (12 a week), Zambia Airways (8 a week), Proflight Zambia (3 a week) and FlySafair.
How many flights a day are there from Johannesburg to Lusaka?
1 flight today and 38 a week, about 5.4 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka?
The first departure is at 07:40 (4Z166), the last at 19:35 (SA66). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka?
November 2026: tickets from $196. The most expensive is December 2026, from $233.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Johannesburg to Lusaka?
15 November 2026 (Sunday): from $196 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Johannesburg to Lusaka?
Proflight Zambia: nonstop tickets from $208 on 13 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
Which Johannesburg airport do flights to Lusaka leave from?
O.R. Tambo International (38 a week).