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Cheap flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £142

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — JNB
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

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 Wednesday

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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£227

One-way from

£142

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£243

Good round-trip deal

£265 or less

Good one-way deal

£161 or less
Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 27/8-1/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 05m total
  • Lusaka to Johannesburg
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Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 27/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Lusaka to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 August 2025.

Fri 22/807:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Sun 24/810:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 13/8£227
Thu 28/816:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Sun 31/810:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 13/8£229
Mon 6/1007:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Sat 25/1019:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 15/8£232
Thu 21/816:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Mon 25/810:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 13/8£237
Sun 17/807:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Mon 1/910:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 13/8£239
Sat 16/816:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Mon 15/910:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 13/8£240
Wed 20/807:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Sun 31/810:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 15/8£263
Sun 17/814:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Mon 15/907:45JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Deal found 15/8£268
Sat 16/816:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Sun 10/510:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Deal found 15/8£271
Sat 16/816:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Wed 3/910:55JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 13/8£276

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Lusaka

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Wed 27/8

07:25-10:10

Nonstop2h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

£227

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Thu 28/8

16:20-19:05

Nonstop2h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

£227

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 29/8

07:20-09:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

10:10-12:30

Nonstop2h 20m

£228

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 6/10

07:25-09:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

£232

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Wed 10/12

07:20-09:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

£232

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Wed 10/12

07:20-09:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

£232

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Wed 10/12

07:20-09:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

£232

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 6/10

07:25-09:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

10:10-12:30

Nonstop2h 20m

£232

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Wed 27/8

07:25-10:10

Nonstop2h 45m

£142

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 22/8

07:20-09:25

Nonstop2h 05m

£145

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Best time to book a flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo

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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 return flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 15 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 15 August 2025.

The most flights from LUN to JNB are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 15 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, South African, andEthiopian Air from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

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
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

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
7.7
Good
41 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

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
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
827 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

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

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

    Lusaka (LUN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Lusaka; the airport handles an average of 14 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Lusaka airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 12.2 mi journey to Lusaka (LUN) from Lusaka’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from £182. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Zambia Airways, from £195, and Ethiopian Air, from £196. South African is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Lusaka, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Zambia Airways (93%), Qantas Airways (93%), Ethiopian Air( 90%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £282 for a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £141 while the most popular route, (Lusaka - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at £243.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 Lusaka to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest£182Average£212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapest£195Average£214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£196Average£214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapest£209Average£256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapest£244Average£273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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