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Cheap flights from Zambia to South Africa from R3 581

LUN — JNB
Nov 24 — Dec 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zambia to South Africa

Thu 5/1116:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 9/1110:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 24/10R6 449
Thu 29/1016:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 2/1110:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 20/10R6 482
Thu 29/1016:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 5/1119:25 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 20/10R6 515
Sat 14/1116:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Fri 20/1110:10 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 21/10R6 532
Thu 29/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 2/1119:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 24/10R6 565
Mon 2/117:25 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Fri 6/1110:10 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 21/10R6 582
Fri 30/107:20 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sun 22/1110:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 24/10R6 598
Tue 27/1016:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sat 31/1019:25 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 23/10R6 615
Thu 10/1216:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 16/1210:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 21/10R6 631
Thu 5/116:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Tue 10/1110:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 20/10R6 648
Tue 3/1116:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Fri 6/1110:10 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 21/10R6 664
Sun 25/1015:05 -
1 stop22h 10m
Sun 8/1114:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 20/10R6 681

Find flight deals from Zambia to South Africa

Round-trip from

R6 449

One-way from

R3 581

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R6 830

Good round-trip deal

R6 722 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 956 or less
Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 5/11-9/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 9/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 044 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 10/11

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 581

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Thu 29/10

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 680

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 4/12

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 796

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sun 1/11

11:30-20:50

1 stop9h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 211

LusakaDurban

LUN Lusaka - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

LUNDUR

Lusaka

Mon 23/11

11:00-22:30

1 stop11h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 857
Fastest return journey

LivingstoneJohannesburg

LVI Livingstone - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LVIJNB

Livingstone

Sun 21/3

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 940

LivingstoneJohannesburg

LVI Livingstone - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LVIJNB

Livingstone

Wed 17/2

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 940

LivingstoneJohannesburg

LVI Livingstone - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LVIJNB

Livingstone

Wed 21/4

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 940

LivingstoneJohannesburg

LVI Livingstone - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LVIJNB

Livingstone

Sun 28/3

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 957

NdolaJohannesburg

NLA Ndola - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

NLAJNB

Ndola

Mon 23/11

13:10-13:15

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 973

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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 388). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 074). 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 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Zambia to South Africa

The most flights from ZM0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 85 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 78 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
93 reviews
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Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
93 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
93 reviews
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Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
93 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
93 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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 Emirates fly from Zambia to South Africa in about 2h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 55m. 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?

    R3 153 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from South African. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Zambia Airways and Proflight Zambia, with prices starting from R3 178 and R3 185, 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 388). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 074). 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 409AverageR6 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR3 987AverageR7 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 710AverageR5 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 431AverageR9 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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