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Connecting route · South Africa → Zambia

Flights from Durban to Lusaka

There are no direct flights from Durban to Lusaka. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Harare, about 4h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 36m
DURLUNJNB

Durban to Lusaka at a glance

Fastest journey4h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Harare

Best ways to fly from Durban to Lusaka

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DUR Johannesburg (JNB) LUN
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, Proflight Zambia
One airline, one ticket ~4h 36m
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DUR Harare (HRE) LUN
Leg 1: Airlink · Leg 2: Fastjet Zimbabwe, Kenya Airways, Malawi Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,633 km1,014 miles
Journey time
4h 36mestimate
Time difference
NoneLusaka vs Durban
Currency in Lusaka
USD
Airports
DUR → LUN

Flights from Durban to Lusaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Durban to Lusaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Harare. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Durban to Lusaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,633 km.
Where do you change planes between Durban and Lusaka?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Harare (HRE). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Durban and Lusaka?
Durban: King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).

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