Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Livingstone Airport (LVI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Livingstone Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Johannesburg and Livingstone share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are 71 O.R. Tambo International Airport to Livingstone Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 11:00 Airlink (South Africa) flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 12:40 with Safair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JNB to LVI flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airlink (South Africa) has direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Livingstone Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Livingstone — and maybe even more of Zambia if time allows.
Airlink (South Africa) is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a reliable 83.33% of services landing on schedule, Airlink (South Africa) has the best on-time record for JNB to LVI flights.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Livingstone Airport. Many passengers pass through Cape Town International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
At the moment, Rs52,788 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Livingstone Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs107,475. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from JNB to LVI by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Livingstone Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to LVI.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights that depart O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Livingstone Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Livingstone Airport (LVI)
If you're coming in on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Livingstone Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LVI:
Go beyond Livingstone and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Livingstone Airport rental car from Europcar.
Give yourself a better shot at getting a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Livingstone Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart move.
Getting from Livingstone Airport (LVI) to central Livingstone
From Livingstone Airport, Livingstone is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
July is the busiest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Livingstone Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Livingstone in January.
The warmest month in Livingstone is October, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Livingstone Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JNB to LVI around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Zambia
Livingstone is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Zambia waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Livingstone, a trip to Lusaka will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Freedom Statue, Chilenje House and Mwamfushi Safari Lodge - Booking Office.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Zambia, head for Kabwe, roughly 467 kilometres north-east of Livingstone. Paradise Park - Kabwe, Makululu mosque and The Big Tree National Monument are key reasons to visit.