Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lusaka and Johannesburg takes around 2.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Lusaka and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Lusaka and Johannesburg is 1203 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, Proflight Zambia, Airlink.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lusaka and Livingstone, Cape Town, Manchester, Glasgow, London, Ndola, Nairobi, Mumbai, Perth, Dubai, Gaborone, Riyadh, Zanzibar, Durban, Harare, Calgary, Kigali, Baku, Dar es Salaam, Luanda.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein, Maun.

Question 6

What airports are near Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Lusaka is Kenneth Kaunda International. It is also served by Kenneth Kaunda International.

Question 7

Which airlines fly between Lusaka and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Lusaka and Johannesburg with Fly Safair, Airlink, Qatar Airways, Proflight Zambia, Kenya Airways.

Question 8

When’s the best time to travel between Lusaka and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lusaka and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 9

What flights operate between Lusaka and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Lusaka and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 10

How many airports are there near Lusaka?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Lusaka. The main one is Kenneth Kaunda International and other nearby airports include Kenneth Kaunda International

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lusaka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lusaka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£172
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£345
Cheapest round-trip	£333
Average round-trip	£383
Nonstop flights in August	£183 – £980

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Gautrain to Sandton	15 min	R 185; single fare to Sandton	every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)	fastest to Sandton
Gautrain to Park Station (CBD)	25-30 min	R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro	every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)	Johannesburg CBD access
Metered taxi	30-60 min	R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Bolt	30-60 min	R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door option
Airport shuttle bus	45-90 min	R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	budget travelers with time
Private transfer	30-60 min	R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers, groups
Rental car	30-60 min	R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel	24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Airlink	3	3	3	3	4	3	2
Proflight Zambia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
South African Airways	3	2	2	2	2	1	1
Qatar Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Ethiopian Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 48 total	Daily flights: 6.86 average	Most flights: Friday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Airlink	3	3	3	3	4	3	2
Proflight Zambia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
South African Airways	2	2	2	2	2	1	1
Qatar Airways	---	---	---	---	3	1	1
Ethiopian Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 55 total	Daily flights: 7.86 average	Most flights: Friday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Airlink	3	3	3	3	4	3	2
Proflight Zambia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
South African Airways	2	2	2	2	2	1	1
Qatar Airways	3	2	3	3	---	---	1
Ethiopian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 66 total	Daily flights: 9.43 average	Most flights: Friday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
Airlink	LNK	4Z	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Proflight Zambia	PFZ	P0	No
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	16°C
February	27°C	16°C
March	26°C	15°C
April	23°C	12°C
May	21°C	10°C
June	18°C	7°C
July	18°C	6°C
August	21°C	9°C
September	26°C	12°C
October	27°C	14°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	27°C	16°C

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