Cheap flights to Livingstone

Most popular in	March	High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest in	September	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	R6948	Price for this month
Cheapest price	R4973	From Cape Town to Livingstone

Cheapest prices for Livingstone flights by month

January

R5612

February

R5839

March

R6947

April

R6294

May

R6209

June

R6109

July

R6024

August

R5768

September

R5115

October

R5527

November

R5228

December

R5711

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Livingstone. Flying to Livingstone in March will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Livingstone?

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Price	3460 - 5510 ZAR
Temperature	70.5 - 83.1 °F
Rainfall	0 - 114 mm

Livingstone has a hot, humid and rainy climate. Seasons are generally divided into a rainy, wet season and a dry season, separated by hot, semi-wet months.

The most popular months to visit Livingstone are April, September and October, thanks to ideal weather conditions and a plethora of festivals. Because these months draw the most tourists, they can also be the most expensive times to visit.

Budget-conscious travellers should consider the months of December, January and February, also known as the wet season. Temperatures hover between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius, and heavy rainfall creates quite a bit of humidity as well. Although the climate is not the best, airfare and hotel rooms can be cheaper to score.

March and November are considered the pre-wet season months, which can offer decent discounts to visitors without the harsher weather conditions of December through February. During the months of May, June and July, hot temperatures and a lack of rain makes up a dry season that also brings cheaper deals to the city.

When is the best time to book flights to Livingstone?

The price you pay for your flight to Livingstone may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 12 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Livingstone?

At the moment, Thursday is the most economical day to take a flight to Livingstone. Saturday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Livingstone flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the afternoon. Booking a flight at midday will likely mean higher prices.

City overview

The former capital of Zambia, the city of Livingstone is named after the Scottish explorer David Livingstone, the first European to find Victoria Falls. Located near the Zambezi River, Zambia is known for its water-based activities – especially those that revolve around the aforementioned Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls is one of the biggest draws when it comes to visiting Livingstone. While touring the park surrounding the falls, visitors can even touch the river water before it cascades over the falls into the biggest falling water curtain in the world. Under the falls, a narrow bridge provides some of the best views of the water and the park. Such an up-close view also puts visitors in the way of the spraying water, but plenty of gear is available at the park’s entrance to keep tourists from getting wet.

Adventure sports are another major draw for Livingstone. Bungee jumping is one of the most popular tourist activities, especially from a bridge that crosses the Zambia and Zimbabwe border. Helicopter flights, water rafting, zip lining, elephant safaris and microflights over the falls add an undeniable element of excitement to any trip to Livingstone.

Getting around Livingstone

Since Livingstone is a small town, there aren’t many options when it comes to getting around. The most popular option is to travel on foot. If you plan on visiting Victoria Falls, hiring a taxi is necessary. Official taxis are available throughout town and can be easily identified by their blue color and red licence plates.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) is the main airport serving the city. It is located just shy of 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Livingstone. The easiest and most comfortable way to get into town from the airport is by taxi, which are plentiful both at the airport and throughout town.