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Cheap Flight Deals from Lusaka to OR Tambo (LUN-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Lusaka to OR Tambo

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Lusaka to OR Tambo.
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16:20 - 18:30LUN-JNB
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Sat, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 10
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R5 301South African
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Thu, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 23
16:00 - 2:20LUN-JNB
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R6 725RwandAir
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Tue, Feb 25 - Thu, Feb 27
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Wed, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 11
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Thu, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 25
7:00 - 11:35LUN-JNB
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12:20 - 15:20JNB-LUN
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R8 916Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 5
13:35 - 11:35LUN-JNB
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R9 010Ethiopian Air
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Flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost R4 833 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R6 200 and R5 994 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of R10 737, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lusaka to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Which airlines fly from Kenneth Kuanda International Airport?

    National air carriers from the following nations serve Lusaka’s international airport - Botswana, Namibia, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Angola. Other airlines include Fastjet from Zimbabwe and Airlink, and South African Airways from South Africa. Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg include Cemair, Airlink, Kenya Airways, Proflight Zambia, and RwandAir. Airlink, Rwandair, Proflight Zambia, and Cemair offer direct flights and Kenya Airways has a stop in Nairobi.

  • Is there somewhere to relax at OR Tambo Airport if I am travelling further on another flight?

    If OR Tambo International Airport is not your final destination, why not use one of the airport lounges. The various lounges in the International departures terminals include the lounges hosted by South African Airways, British Airways, Emirates, Air France, Swissair, and Virgin Atlantic. Other lounges on offer are Bidvest Premier Lounge and Menzies Shongololo Lounge. There are more lounges in the domestic terminal, which include lounges run by South African Airways and British Airways, as well as Menzies Mashonza Lounge, and Bidvest’s two lounges. The costs vary between R300,00 and R500,00.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R182 for a one-way ticket and R269 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Lusaka and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg, South African or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg are South African and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R5 661 and an overall rating of 7,6, South African is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R6 243 and an overall rating of 8,5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Lusaka is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Lusaka with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lusaka to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Lusaka up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R4 089 or less one-way and R6 044 or less round-trip.
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is also known as Lusaka International Airport. This can be confusing as there is a smaller airport for light aircraft called Lusaka City Airport. Make sure you're at the correct airport.
  • Kenneth Kuanda Airport is about 25 kilometres away from the central business district of Lusaka, which takes around 15-20 minutes. Taxis are the only available transport to the airport. They are meter-based but generally cost around ZMW 420,00 (about ZAR 450,00).
  • There are a few modes of public transport at OR Tambo International Airport. Metered taxi services can be arranged from the Airports Company South Africa information desk in the airport. Taxi rides to Johannesburg city centre are around R600,00. The Gautrain rapid rail system runs every 12 minutes and is open from 05:15 to 22:00 every day with rides to the city centre costing around R200,00. Gautrain Station is located in the international departures terminal, up the escalator.
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Prefer to fly direct from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +8 more

Airlink, British Airways, +9 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Egyptair, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Lusaka to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lusaka to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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AirlinkOverall score based on 68 reviews
6,6Entertainment
8,4Boarding
9,0Crew
8,3Comfort
7,9Food
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Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

8,0 ExcellentDaniel, Jan 2025JNB - WDH
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Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

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