Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Lusaka?

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The flight distance between Johannesburg and Lusaka is 1203 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, Durban, New York, Port Elizabeth, Harare, Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Nairobi, East London, Windhoek, Accra, George, Ndola, Lagos, Bulawayo, Gaborone, Mount Kilimanjaro, London, Washington, D.C., Dar es Salaam.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Lusaka?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lusaka and Nairobi, Dhaka, Washington, D.C., London, Los Angeles, Beijing, Phnom Penh, Maputo, Northern Cyprus, Chicago, Port Elizabeth, Juba, Denpasar, Portland, Mount Kilimanjaro, Balbala, Austin, Jeju City, Beirut, Marrakesh.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

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Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Lusaka?

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

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Johannesburg and Lusaka?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Johannesburg and Lusaka thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Johannesburg and Lusaka can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Lusaka?

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Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Lusaka with Airlink, Proflight Zambia, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Safair, Emirates.

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Lusaka, 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 12

What flights operate between Johannesburg and Lusaka?

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Traveling between Johannesburg and Lusaka, 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 13

How many airports are there near Lusaka?

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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 14

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

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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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

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

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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 Lusaka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka depart?

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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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka arrive?

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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 Lusaka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$160
Cheapest round-trip	$280
Average round-trip	$287
Nonstop flights in May	$159 – $317
Most popular airline	Airlink

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Airlink	2	3	1	1	1	2	2
Proflight Zambia	3	2	---	1	3	2	3
South African Airways	1	1	1	---	1	1	1
Rwandair	1	1	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Airlink	---	2	2	3	3	3	2
Proflight Zambia	2	2	1	2	3	2	3
South African Airways	---	1	1	1	1	1	---
Rwandair	---	---	---	1	1	---	1

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
Airlink	1	3	3	3	3	3	2
Proflight Zambia	3	2	1	2	3	2	3
South African Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Rwandair	1	---	1	---	---	---	1

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Airlink	2	3	3	3	3	3	2
Proflight Zambia	3	2	1	2	3	2	3
South African Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Rwandair	1	---	1	1	1	1	---

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Flights starting at $159. Choose between Airlink, Proflight Zambia, or Ethiopian Airlines to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Airlink	LNK	4Z	Yes	0 0
Proflight Zambia	PFZ	P0	Yes	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes	0 0
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	25°C	17°C
February	25°C	17°C
March	25°C	17°C
April	25°C	15°C
May	24°C	13°C
June	22°C	11°C
July	22°C	11°C
August	26°C	13°C
September	30°C	17°C
October	32°C	19°C
November	30°C	19°C
December	27°C	18°C