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Cheap flights from Zambia to South Africa from R3 690

LUN — JNB
Sep 25 — Oct 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zambia to South Africa

Wed 23/913:10 -
2 stops24h 05m
Mon 28/912:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 25/8R6 469
Thu 29/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 2/1110:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 24/8R6 485
Tue 25/813:30 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 17/919:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 24/8R6 501
Thu 10/96:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 13/919:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 21/8R6 517
Fri 9/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 12/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 21/8R6 533
Thu 24/96:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Fri 9/1010:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 21/8R6 549
Thu 8/108:15 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 15/1014:15 -
3 stops24h 00m
Deal found 24/8R6 597
Sat 29/816:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sat 5/919:25 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 24/8R6 693
Thu 17/98:15 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 21/914:15 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 25/8R6 725
Thu 29/1011:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 2/1114:15 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 24/8R6 741
Thu 10/1211:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 14/1214:15 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 25/8R6 757
Sun 11/102:15 -
1 stop11h 55m
Sun 18/1015:10 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 22/8R7 987

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Round-trip from

R6 469

One-way from

R3 690

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R6 901

Good round-trip deal

R6 808 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 844 or less
Proflight Zambia
  • Proflight Zambia
  • 23/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Proflight Zambia
  • Proflight Zambia
  • 14/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 297 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 18/12

7:30-9:35

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/12

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R6 853

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 1/12

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

17:00-19:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R6 949

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 11/12

17:05-19:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R6 949

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 21/12

7:30-9:35

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R6 965

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Thu 10/12

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R6 981

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sat 5/9

2:15-20:10

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

22:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

R8 514

LusakaCape Town

LUN Lusaka - CPT Cape Town Intl

LUNCPT

Lusaka

Mon 12/10

2:15-14:10

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

13:50-1:20

1 stop11h 30m

R8 626

LusakaCape Town

LUN Lusaka - CPT Cape Town Intl

LUNCPT

Lusaka

Sat 30/1

2:10-13:00

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/2

13:50-1:20

1 stop11h 30m

R8 642

LusakaDurban

LUN Lusaka - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

LUNDUR

Lusaka

Tue 13/10

10:20-16:20

1 stop6h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 17/10

7:00-13:30

1 stop6h 30m

R9 121

LusakaDurban

LUN Lusaka - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

LUNDUR

Lusaka

Fri 8/1

14:15-19:50

1 stop5h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 12/1

17:00-13:30

1 stop20h 30m

R9 201

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Best time to book a flight from Zambia to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Zambia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zambia to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zambia to South Africa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to South Africa (average of R5 160). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R7 795). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZM to ZA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Zambia to South Africa in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Zambia to South Africa

The most flights from ZM0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How often are flights from Zambia to South Africa delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Zambia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zambia to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zambia to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Proflight Zambia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zambia to South Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from Zambia to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink,South African, andZambia Airways from Zambia to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,8

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,8

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,8

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Zambia Airways
6,8
Okay
10 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,8

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Zambia to South Africa?

    Airlines like Airlink, Ethiopian Air, and Proflight Zambia fly from Zambia to South Africa in about 2h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 50m. Zambia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 1201 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zambia to South Africa one-way?

    R2 318 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Zambia Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on South African and Proflight Zambia, with prices starting from R3 049 and R3 055, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zambia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zambia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zambia to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zambia to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zambia to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zambia to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zambia to South Africa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to South Africa (average of R5 160). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R7 795). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Zambia to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Proflight ZambiaCheapestR3 284AverageR10 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR3 887AverageR7 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 541AverageR6 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 232AverageR9 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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