Flying from Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Lusaka.
Pack your bags and choose from 51 weekly Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flights.
Your LUN to JNB flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, so getting to Johannesburg (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is simple. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
Airlink is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With an impressive 89.66% of services arriving as planned, Proflight Zambia is the most punctual carrier operating LUN to JNB flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LUN and JNB include:
Addis Ababa Airport
Harare Airport
Kigali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
R 3,351 is the lowest price for a one-way Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,222. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LUN to JNB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LUN to JNB.
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Handy information about Lusaka Airport (LUN)
When it comes to Lusaka Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Lusaka Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Lusaka. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LUN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
If you're arriving on a late Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Follow your own route with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Johannesburg and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to the centre of Johannesburg has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Lusaka Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport for January if you'd like to explore Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LUN to JNB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
Pretoria is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without visiting Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
