Lusaka to Johannesburg LUN → JNB
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $414 with South African Airways, 6 Nov – 8 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $255 with Zambia Airways, 31 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $428 to $436.
Cheapest return found recently
$414
6 Nov – 8 Nov · South African Airways
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · Return leaves 7:35 p.m. · 4 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$414
6 Nov – 8 Nov · South African Airways
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · Return leaves 7:35 p.m. · 4 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$414 6 Nov – 8 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 23 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $407 to $466.
23 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 22 Oct to 23 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
12 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct – 29 Oct | $434 | South African Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Oct – 30 Oct | $437 | Zambia Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Oct – 28 Oct | $439 | Proflight Zambia | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Nov – 8 Nov | $414 | South African Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 12 Jan 2027 | $429 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $428 | Zambia Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $427 | Zambia Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $414.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Zambia Airways, South African Airways, Proflight Zambia, Ethiopian Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$255
31 Jan 2027 · Zambia Airways
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 7:25 a.m. · 2 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$255
31 Jan 2027 · Zambia Airways
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 7:25 a.m. · 2 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$255 31 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $233 to $286.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 31 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2027 | $255 | Zambia Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Zambia Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Lusaka to Johannesburg
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 6 Nov – 8 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 31 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Lusaka to Johannesburg?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (23 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $436 | $416 | +5% | 22 |
| 7–13 days | $414 | $407 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $414 | $414 | +0% | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $468 | $468 | +13% | 15 |
| 180+ days | $469 | $469 | +13% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $241 | $235 | +3% | 13 |
| 7–13 days | $257 | $239 | +10% | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $233 | $233 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 180+ days | $263 | $253 | +13% | 18 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Nov – 8 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work