What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka round-trip?

Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Lusaka, with prices starting at C$ 340. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka

The most flights from JNB to LUN are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lusaka ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lusaka when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lusaka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

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

Before booking your flight to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Zambia Airways (94%), Ethiopian Air (94%), South African( 92%).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?

Users have found that flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka on a Monday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average C$ 390. You can even find prices in January for less than C$ 390, as users have found deals to Lusaka from as low as C$ 349. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 8%.

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

Lusaka (LUN), located 19.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka. 1 airline have flights to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 18 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Lusaka flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka.

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka?

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka at least 53 days early can save you up to 5% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 53 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka for as little as C$ 375 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as C$ 381 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka are usually found in January or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LUN?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lusaka

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka, such as Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

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8.0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

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7.2

Good

861 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Lusaka (LUN), located 19.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka. 1 airline have flights to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 18 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka round-trip?
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Lusaka, with prices starting at C$ 340. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lusaka?
Before booking your flight to Lusaka from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Zambia Airways (94%), Ethiopian Air (94%), South African( 92%).
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Lusaka flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Lusaka?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Lusaka by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lusaka

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