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Lowest fare₹21,078Proflight Zambia
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Options found34flights on this route
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Proflight Zambia
Proflight Zambia
P0-25
14:00
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
2H :00 M
Non Stop
16:00
2026-10-29
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-22
10:00
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
24H :00 M
1 Stop
HRE · 21h 25m Harare (HRE), Zimbabwe
10:00
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-24
20:10
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
13H :50 M
1 Stop
HRE · 11h 15m Harare (HRE), Zimbabwe
10:00
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Eagle Air
Eagle Air
ZN-306
19:25
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
2H :10 M
Non Stop
21:35
2026-10-29
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-66
19:35
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
2H :00 M
Non Stop
21:35
2026-10-29
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Proflight Zambia
Proflight Zambia
P0-23
12:00
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
2H :00 M
Non Stop
14:00
2026-10-29
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-62
10:40
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
2H :00 M
Non Stop
12:40
2026-10-29
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-765
01:35
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
7H :40 M
1 Stop
NBO · 0h 50m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
09:15
2026-10-29
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Air Tanzania Corp
Air Tanzania Corp
TC-207
14:15
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
24H :00 M
1 Stop
DAR · 14h 55m Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania
14:15
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-4185
08:20
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
11H :30 M
1 Stop
HRE · 8h 40m Harare (HRE), Zimbabwe
19:50
2026-10-29
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-7659
10:00
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
9H :50 M
1 Stop
HRE · 7h 00m Harare (HRE), Zimbabwe
19:50
2026-10-29
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-4139
18:45
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
25H :05 M
1 Stop
HRE · 22h 15m Harare (HRE), Zimbabwe
19:50
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-7657
20:10
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
23H :40 M
1 Stop
HRE · 20h 50m Harare (HRE), Zimbabwe
19:50
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
FlySafair
FlySafair
FA-810
07:10
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
6H :05 M
1 Stop
HRE · 3h 20m Harare (HRE), Zimbabwe
13:15
2026-10-29
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Air Botswana
Air Botswana
BP-204
12:00
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
22H :30 M
1 Stop
GBE · 18h 05m Gaborone (GBE), Botswana
10:30
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Air Botswana
Air Botswana
BP-206
15:45
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
18H :45 M
1 Stop
GBE · 14h 20m Gaborone (GBE), Botswana
10:30
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Air Botswana
Air Botswana
BP-208
19:30
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
15H :00 M
1 Stop
GBE · 10h 35m Gaborone (GBE), Botswana
10:30
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-21
12:30
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
23H :15 M
1 Stop
LLW · 18h 35m Lilongwe (LLW), Malawi
11:45
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-25
20:00
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
15H :45 M
1 Stop
LLW · 12h 15m Lilongwe (LLW), Malawi
11:45
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-74
11:40
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
27H :40 M
1 Stop
WDH · 22h 45m Windhoek (WDH), Namibia
15:20
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-76
15:25
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
23H :55 M
1 Stop
WDH · 19h 00m Windhoek (WDH), Namibia
15:20
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-4420
19:25
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
2H :10 M
Non Stop
21:35
2026-10-29
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka

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Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-21
12:30
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
23H :15 M
2 Stops
BLZ · 18h 25m Blantyre (BLZ), Malawi
LLW · 0h 50m Lilongwe (LLW), Malawi
11:45
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-848
08:20
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
17H :00 M
1 Stop
ADD · 7h 25m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:20
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-808
14:30
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
10H :50 M
1 Stop
ADD · 1h 25m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:20
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-858
23:00
2026-10-29
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
15H :40 M
1 Stop
ADD · 3h 50m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
14:40
2026-10-30
Lusaka (LUN)Lusaka
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Thu, 29 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare ₹21,078 Proflight Zambia 14:00
Earliest departure ₹31,599 Kenya Airways 01:35
Shortest duration ₹21,078 Proflight Zambia 14:00
Night 00:00-05:59 ₹31,599 Kenya Airways at 01:35
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹22,517 South African Airways at 10:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹21,078 Proflight Zambia at 14:00
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹22,517 South African Airways at 20:10

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Johannesburg (JNB)

Johannesburg International

South Africa

GMT 2

Latitude: -26.1392

Longitude: 28.246

Lusaka (LUN)

Lusaka

Zambia

GMT 2

Latitude: -15.3308000565

Longitude: 28.4526004791

Distance: Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Lusaka (LUN), Zambia - 1,202.03 km
Flights shown for 29 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Johannesburg and Lusaka

Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.

Departure city

Johannesburg

Thu, 15 Oct
30°CClear skyLow 18°
53% humidity 12 km/h wind
  • Mon29° / 16°
  • Tue31° / 17°
  • Wed31° / 19°
Arrival city

Lusaka

Thu, 15 Oct
32°CClear skyLow 22°
48% humidity 19 km/h wind
  • Mon32° / 20°
  • Tue32° / 21°
  • Wed31° / 21°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

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How to travel Johannesburg to Lusaka

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹21,0782h6 flights
Connecting flight₹22,517Longer, includes a stop28 options

Air distance is about 1,202 km. 10 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka

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Ethiopian Airlines S C Flights

from ₹43,17514 flights
Fares from
₹43,175
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
14 in the list above

South African Airways Flights

from ₹22,5176 flights
Fares from
₹22,517
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
6 in the list above

Emirates Airlines Flights

from ₹36,8624 flights
Fares from
₹36,862
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 in the list above

Air Botswana Flights

from ₹39,4873 flights
Fares from
₹39,487
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration2h 0m · Proflight Zambia
First departure of the day01:35 · Kenya Airways
Last departure of the day23:00 · Ethiopian Airlines S C
Flight options found34
Direct / non-stop options6
Airport codesJohannesburg–JNB, Lusaka–LUN

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Thu, 29 Oct found 34 flight options, 6 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 01:35 and the last around 23:00. The fastest flight takes about 2h 0m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from ₹21,078, Morning from ₹22,517, Evening from ₹22,517, Night from ₹31,599. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Johannesburg

Johannesburg needs a plan built around districts rather than a single walking centre. Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum tell different parts of South Africa’s twentieth-century story. Rosebank and Sandton provide hotels, restaurants and rail stops, while Soweto requires a dedicated outing. Travellers from India often connect through OR Tambo to other African destinations, but even a brief stay can include one museum and a neighbourhood visit. Road distances and traffic make a booked transfer useful outside the Gautrain corridor.

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Tips for travellers from India

Sandton is convenient for a Gautrain arrival and business in that district, while Rosebank provides another rail-linked hotel base. A stay elsewhere may need a car after the station, so compare the complete airport-to-hotel route. OR Tambo’s Gautrain connection does not put every Johannesburg attraction within walking distance; Soweto and the Apartheid Museum still need their own transport arrangements.

Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum explain different parts of the country’s past and should be given separate visits. Pairing either with a nearby district is more practical than adding a succession of distant stops. Soweto deserves a dedicated outing with a clear pickup and return point rather than a brief detour between the airport and a Sandton meeting. The airport’s Terminal A is associated with international departures, while Terminal B handles domestic services within the connected complex. Follow the domestic-flight signs if continuing within South Africa after completing arrival formalities. A hotel near the airport can suit an early onward flight, but it is a different choice from a base for central museums. For a short city visit, select one museum and one neighbourhood around the available road time. Rosebank or Sandton rail access can simplify arrival while still leaving the sightseeing transfers to be planned individually.

Best time to visit Johannesburg

April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for mild days.

Places to visit in Johannesburg

Constitution HillApartheid MuseumNelson Mandela SquareRosebankSowetoJohannesburg Art Gallery

How to reach Johannesburg

By Air: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 23 km east of central Johannesburg; Gautrain reaches Sandton in about 15 minutes. Taxis and booked cars serve wider districts.

By Rail: Gautrain connects the airport with Sandton, Rosebank and Park Station via interchange.

By Road: Airport taxis and hired cars use the R24 and regional motorways; intercity coaches leave from city terminals.

What to do in Johannesburg

Tour the former prison complex at Constitution Hill.
Spend time at the Apartheid Museum.
Visit Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
Arrange a guided outing to Soweto.

Johannesburg airport information

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). OR Tambo’s Terminal A handles international departures, while Terminal B serves domestic operations. The terminals form a connected complex, but an international-to-domestic connection still involves the relevant arrival and departure procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Johannesburg to Lusaka flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Johannesburg to Lusaka dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Thursday at ₹21,078. This can change from week to week.

How far is Johannesburg from Lusaka by air?

The direct air distance between Johannesburg (JNB) and Lusaka (LUN) is about 1,202 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from JNB to LUN?

Yes. 6 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Johannesburg to Lusaka. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Lusaka?

Ethiopian Airlines S C, South African Airways, Emirates Airlines and Air Botswana are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka?

The quickest non-stop Johannesburg to Lusaka flight on this page takes about 2h. Non-stop flights here take between 2h and 2h 10m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Johannesburg to Lusaka flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 30 KG, 2 Pieces and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Lusaka flight fare?

The lowest Johannesburg to Lusaka fare on this page is ₹21,078. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹90,335, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Johannesburg to Lusaka flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 01:35 and the last around 23:00, local time at Johannesburg. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Approx route distance: 1,202.03 km.

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Lowest Johannesburg to Lusaka airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ₹21,078 29/10/2026 Proflight Zambia 14:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ₹20,656 06/11/2026 Proflight Zambia 14:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ₹20,024 05/01/2027 Proflight Zambia 14:00

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Johannesburg to Lusaka Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Johannesburg and Lusaka is about 1,202 KM. In these results, journey times range from 2h to 38h 15m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Johannesburg to Lusaka Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 34 flight options, 6 of them non-stop. The first departure from Johannesburg is at 01:35 and the last is at 23:00. Flights leave from Johannesburg International and land at Lusaka.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteJohannesburg to Lusaka
Aerial Distance1,202 KM
Flight Duration2h - 38h 15m
Airport CodesJohannesburg - JNB, Lusaka - LUN
Total Flights Available34 flights6 direct28 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 01:35
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 23:00
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)2 flights0 direct2 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)8 flights1 direct7 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)12 flights2 direct10 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)5 flights3 direct2 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)7 flights0 direct7 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

JNB: Johannesburg airport. Airport access in Johannesburg depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

LUN: Lusaka airport. Airport access in Lusaka depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

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