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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
45%Trains in Lusaka are 45% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$2.83
Lusaka$1.55
MealMid-priced restaurant
35%A meal in Lusaka is 35% cheaper than a meal in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$16.63
Lusaka$10.87
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
158%Taxis are 158% more expensive in Lusaka than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$1.66
Lusaka$4.29
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
2%Coffee in Lusaka is 2% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$3.22
Lusaka$3.16
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 18.01 ZMW
1 ZMW = 0.06 AUD
Last checked on Sun, 27/04
Distance: 1199 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 1 kms
Lusaka airports
Lusaka (LUN)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Lusaka?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Lusaka is of around 02:05 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,243 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka is $227. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Lusaka expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Lusaka costs an average of 4.29 AUD, 158% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of 1.66 AUD,

while train tickets costs 45% less in Lusaka: 1.55 AUD against 2.83 AUD in Johannesburg.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 10.87 AUD in Lusaka, 35% less than the 16.63 AUD in Johannesburg.

The price of the coffee is around 2% cheaper in Lusaka, with an average of 3.16 AUD, while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 3.22 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Zambia may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Lusaka compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6 mm ,Lusaka's temperatures can go up to 35.72 ºC during the hot season, with 0.7 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 5.99 ºC in Lusaka, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while Lusaka have an average of 0.3 mm rain level.

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