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$183+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — JNB
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The best prices from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$183
(NAYSA)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$262

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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Cheapest flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo
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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
qua 2/267:20 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mNAYSA
seg 3/1010:15 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mNAYSA
Deal found 2/20$279
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
qui 2/276:50 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
qua 3/510:40 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 2/19$291
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sáb 5/108:15 amLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
sáb 5/102:00 pmJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 2/19$334
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 3/293:05 pmLUN - JNB
1 stop21h 25mAir Tanzania
seg 3/311:30 pmJNB - LUN
2 stops24h 45mAir Tanzania
Deal found 2/18$394
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sex 3/1412:20 pmLUN - JNB
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
seg 3/177:20 amJNB - LUN
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$395
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 5/94:00 pmLUN - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
sex 5/163:10 amJNB - LUN
2 stops11h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 2/19$398
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
qui 2/202:15 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
ter 2/2511:30 amJNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Deal found 2/19$407
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 4/272:10 amLUN - JNB
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
sex 5/22:30 pmJNB - LUN
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$522
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
qui 2/276:05 pmLUN - JNB
1 stop16h 50mKenya Airways
qua 3/55:00 pmJNB - LUN
2 stops24h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/19$527
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
qua 2/262:15 pmLUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mQatar Airways
qua 3/126:20 amJNB - LUN
1 stop8h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$585

Find flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo 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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

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LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

sex 3/14

7:20 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

seg 3/17

10:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$279

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

sáb 5/10

8:15 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb 5/10

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$334

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

sáb 3/29

3:05 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

seg 3/31

1:30 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$394

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

sex 3/14

12:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

seg 3/17

7:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$395

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

sex 5/9

4:00 pm-2:20 am

2 stops10h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sex 5/16

3:10 am-2:50 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$398

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

seg 5/12

7:30 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sex 5/16

2:30 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$407

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

dom 3/2

1:30 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 3/2

7:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$435

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

dom 4/27

2:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sex 5/2

2:30 pm-1:20 am

1 stop10h 50m

$522

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

sex 3/14

9:55 am-7:40 am

2 stops21h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

seg 3/17

12:10 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$527

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

dom 3/2

2:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qua 3/5

6:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$585

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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 Lusaka to OR Tambo in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice 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 Lusaka-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lusaka-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lusaka-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lusaka-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Lusaka-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo

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

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 February 14, 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 75 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 $1,696). 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 fevereiro 20, 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 28% 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 February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Lusaka to OR Tambo. 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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

The most flights from LUN to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 fevereiro 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, South African and Qatar Airways from Lusaka to Johannesburg. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.5
Very good
67 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

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
8.5
Very good
67 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
67 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

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
7.5
Good
44 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
67 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

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

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
67 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

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
8.5
Very good
67 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

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 17 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 6 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Lusaka on a regular basis.

  • 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 NAYSA. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $279 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Proflight Zambia and Air Tanzania, starting at $334 and $394 round-trip. NAYSA is priced at 5% 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 NAYSA ($183), RwandAir ($246), and Air Tanzania ($258).

  • 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: Qantas Airways (100%), Air France (100%), Qatar Airways (93%).

  • 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 $318, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $177. When looking at the most popular route, (Lusaka - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $279 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 $1,696). 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 fevereiro 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$186Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
South AfricanCheapest$239Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
NAYSACheapest$251Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$255Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
RwandAirCheapest$283Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Proflight ZambiaCheapest$289Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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