How long is the flight from Zambia to South Africa?

Airlines like Zambia Airways, Airlink, and Proflight Zambia fly from Zambia to South Africa in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Zambia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 958 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

R3 174 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 200 and R3 257, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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.

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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.

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Average price	R5 508
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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 424). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 128). 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 in the morning.

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 (9 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.

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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

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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

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10,0

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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

6,9

Okay

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8,4

Very Good

96 reviews

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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

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How long is the flight from Zambia to South Africa?
Airlines like Zambia Airways, Airlink, and Proflight Zambia fly from Zambia to South Africa in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Zambia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 958 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zambia to South Africa one-way?
R3 174 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 200 and R3 257, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Zambia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Zambia to South Africa?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Zambia to South Africa?
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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 424). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 128). 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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Proflight Zambia	CheapestR3 432	AverageR6 901	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Proflight Zambia flights
South African	CheapestR3 993	AverageR7 102	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR4 742	AverageR6 149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR5 468	AverageR9 586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights

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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 in the morning.

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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 (9 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.

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