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Connecting route · Brazil → Zambia

Flights from Sao Paulo to Lusaka

There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Lusaka. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Cape Town, about 13h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 13h 18m
SAOLUNJNB

Sao Paulo to Lusaka at a glance

Fastest journey13h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Cape Town

Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo 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
SAO Johannesburg (JNB) LUN
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, Proflight Zambia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 18m
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SAO Cape Town (CPT) LUN
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways · Leg 2: Proflight Zambia
Self-transfer likely ~14h 18m
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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
7,828 km4,861 miles
Journey time
13h 18mestimate
Time difference
+5hLusaka vs Sao Paulo
Currency in Lusaka
USD
Airports
GRU, VCP, CGH → LUN

Flights from Sao Paulo to Lusaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Lusaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Cape Town. 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 Sao Paulo to Lusaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,828 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Lusaka?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). LATAM Brasil flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Lusaka?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Lusaka?
Lusaka is 5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.

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