Johannesburg to Lusaka (JNB–LUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK4157
EK Emirates
ERD
7:40 AM
SAST TB
9:40 AM
CAT
2h
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4Z166
4Z Airlink
ERD
7:40 AM
SAST TB
9:40 AM
CAT
2h
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ET4422
ET Ethiopian
73W
10:15 AM
SAST TA
12:35 PM
CAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EK4135
EK Emirates
E90
11:30 AM
SAST TB
1:30 PM
CAT
2h
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4Z162
4Z Airlink
E90
11:30 AM
SAST TB
1:30 PM
CAT
2h
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4Z168
4Z Airlink
ER3
2:25 PM
SAST TB
4:25 PM
CAT
2h
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EK4133
EK Emirates
ER3
5:00 PM
SAST TB
7:00 PM
CAT
2h
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4Z164
4Z Airlink
ER3
5:00 PM
SAST TB
7:00 PM
CAT
2h
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SA66
SA South African
320
7:35 PM
SAST TB
9:35 PM
CAT
2h
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SA67
SA South African
320
6:40 AM
CAT T2
8:40 AM
SAST
2h
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ET4423
ET Ethiopian
73W
7:20 AM
CAT
9:25 AM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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ZN305
ZN Zambia
73W
7:20 AM
CAT
9:25 AM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EK4170
EK Emirates
ER3
7:30 AM
CAT T2
9:35 AM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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4Z161
4Z Airlink
ER3
7:30 AM
CAT T2
9:35 AM
SAST
2h 5m
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4Z167
4Z Airlink
ERD
10:20 AM
CAT T2
12:25 PM
SAST
2h 5m
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SA63
SA South African
320
1:30 PM
CAT T2
3:30 PM
SAST
2h
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4Z163
4Z Airlink
E90
2:15 PM
CAT T2
4:20 PM
SAST
2h 5m
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EK4172
EK Emirates
E90
2:15 PM
CAT T2
4:15 PM
SAST
2h
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4Z169
4Z Airlink
ER3
5:05 PM
CAT T2
7:10 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Johannesburg to Lusaka
4 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 747 mi 2h nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

JNB–LUN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, Emirates and South African Airways lead the route. The flight covers 747 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–LUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 21 E90, ER3, ERD 2h
EK Emirates 19 E90, ER3, ERD 2h
SA South African Airways 5 320 2h Star Alliance
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 73W 2h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SA
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – ET
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK
ER3 Embraer Legacy 600 – 4Z, EK
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK (40 flights/wk, 82%)
Star Alliance: ET + SA (9 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to LUN direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to LUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lusaka is 0 hours the same as Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · LUN: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Lusaka.
Distance & Flight Time
747 mi / 1,202 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 20m.

JNB–LUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Lusaka route.
Route details
Distance747 mi / 1,202 km
Flight time2h to 2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights49 out / 61 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: LUN
IATA / ICAOLUN / FLKK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,779 ft / 1,152 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to LUN flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 20m. The route covers 747 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from JNB to LUN. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LVI, NLA, NBO, HRE, DOH, ADD, DXB and LLW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LUN to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to LUN

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JNB to LUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to LUN ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 747 miles (1,202 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LVI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.