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

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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
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ZN305
ZN Zambia
73W
7:20 AM
CAT
9:25 AM
SAST
2h 5m
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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
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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
M T W T F S S
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ET4422
ET Ethiopian
73W
10:15 AM
SAST TA
12:35 PM
CAT
2h 20m
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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
M T W T F S S
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SA66
SA South African
320
7:35 PM
SAST TB
9:35 PM
CAT
2h
M T W T F S S
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Lusaka to Johannesburg
5 carriers, 61 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 61 Flights/wk 747 mi 2h nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

LUN–JNB is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, Emirates and South African Airways lead the route. The flight covers 747 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LUN–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 21 E90, ER3, ERD 2h05
EK Emirates 13 E90, ER3 2h-2h05
SA South African Airways 12 320 2h Star Alliance
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 73W 2h05 Star Alliance
ZN Zambia Airways 4 73W 2h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SA
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – ET, ZN
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK
ER3 Embraer Legacy 600 – 4Z, EK
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK + ZN (38 flights/wk, 70%)
Star Alliance: ET + SA (16 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LUN to JNB direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LUN to JNB.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
143
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.

Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Lusaka

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric LUN→JNB NLA→JNB
Distance from LUN 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2
Weekly flights 61 14
Flight time 2h 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of LUN with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lusaka, it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
747 mi / 1,202 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 5m.

LUN–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lusaka to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance747 mi / 1,202 km
Flight time2h to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights61 out / 49 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: LUN
IATA / ICAOLUN / FLKK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,779 ft / 1,152 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUN to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 5m. The route covers 747 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways and Zambia Airways.
There are approximately 61 nonstop flights per week from LUN to JNB. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LVI, DAR, NLA, HRE, EBB, ADD, DXB, NBO and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to LUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NLA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 LUN to JNB

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways and Zambia Airways. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LUN to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUN to JNB ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 747 miles (1,202 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LVI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ndola (NLA).