Flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

1203 km

Distance

Weather now

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+75°F

Clear sky

Airports

LUN

15km

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July

2026

Flight prices from Johannesburg to Lusaka

Typically the return flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Lusaka?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Johannesburg to Lusaka flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $209 to $209. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $209 – $209.

Is Lusaka an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka with other routes:

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Price per kilometer: -- $ / km

Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

We could not found any direct flights to Lusaka, if you are flying from Johannesburg. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Zambia).

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Airports in Lusaka and Johannesburg

Lusaka has 1 airport and Johannesburg has 4 airports.

Lusaka

Johannesburg

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

15 km from Lusaka city center.

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Taxi

~25 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

~20 min.

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Subway

Which airport in Lusaka is better?

The closest airport to Lusaka city center is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) with 15 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), trip will take 20 min.

Planning a trip from Johannesburg to Lusaka? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Lusaka looks currently:

Wed, 29 July

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+75°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

22 %

Thu, 30 July

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+77°F

Scattered clouds

5 m/s

21 %

Fri, 31 July

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+75°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

26 %

Sat, 01 August

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+70°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

36 %

Sun, 02 August

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+72°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

32 %

Mon, 03 August

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+73°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

27 %

Tue, 04 August

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+77°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

20 %

Wed, 05 August

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+77°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

17 %

Thu, 06 August

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+79°F

Few clouds

4 m/s

14 %

Fri, 07 August

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+81°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

16 %

Sat, 08 August

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+82°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

17 %

Sun, 09 August

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+84°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

20 %

Mon, 10 August

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+81°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

23 %

Tue, 11 August

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+66°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

57 %

Wed, 12 August

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+75°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

33 %

Thu, 13 August

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+79°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

24 %

How expensive is Lusaka?

Lusaka prices compared to Johannesburg:

Lusaka is in average 302% more expensive than Johannesburg. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Sports (-13%) and Utilities (-25%).

Some Price Examples (vs Johannesburg):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$5.36 vs $11.30

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$33.22 vs $56.52

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McMeal at McDonalds

$3.96 vs $5.66

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Cappuccino (regular)

$2.62 vs $2.61

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.87 vs $1.41

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.51 vs $1.12

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.30 vs $1.49

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.86 vs $1.34

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.44 vs $2.95

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$15.29 vs $10.95

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.37 vs $6.95

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Banana (1kg)

$1.32 vs $2.10

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$10.19 vs $7.07

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.14 vs $1.91

Lusaka in average is 302% more expensive

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The biggest difference is Buy, Clothing, Childcare prices.

FAQ

Flying from Johannesburg to Lusaka? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Lusaka has?

There are 1 of airport in Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. The closest one is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport which is 15 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Johannesburg and Lusaka?

A passenger flying direct from Johannesburg to Lusaka will travel around 1203 km.

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

You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.

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What’s the weather like in Lusaka?

On average you could expect +61°F in June to +77°F in October. Currently, it is Clear sky and +75°F in Lusaka.

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Is there a direct connection between Johannesburg and Lusaka?

No, there are no direct flights to Lusaka if you are flying from Johannesburg.

Lusaka guide

Lusaka themes

This is what Lusaka is known for:

Golf

Family

Location

Lusaka is located in Zambia, 1203 km away from Johannesburg:

Lusaka time zone

Both Johannesburg and Lusaka have the same time zone

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11:15

Time in Lusaka right now

Currency and exchange rate

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ZK1,000 = $0

Exchange rate

Visa to Zambia

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Zambia

Official language in Zambia is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Lusaka typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Lusaka generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Lusaka pros and cons

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