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Cheap flights from Zambia to South Africa from R3 775

LUN — JNB
Sep 30 — Oct 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zambia to South Africa

Wed 23/913:30 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 27/919:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 31/8R6 485
Wed 2/96:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 2/919:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 28/8R6 517
Tue 1/1215:05 -
1 stop22h 10m
Sun 20/1214:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 27/8R6 533
Thu 10/96:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 13/910:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 30/8R6 549
Thu 10/96:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 10/919:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 31/8R6 565
Mon 21/913:30 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 30/919:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 28/8R6 581
Wed 14/1013:10 -
2 stops24h 05m
Wed 21/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 30/8R6 630
Wed 28/1013:10 -
2 stops24h 05m
Sat 31/1014:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 29/8R6 646
Sun 27/915:05 -
1 stop22h 10m
Sun 4/1018:25 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 28/8R6 694
Sun 6/97:25 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sun 13/910:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 27/8R6 759
Wed 14/102:15 -
1 stop11h 55m
Thu 22/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 31/8R7 856
Tue 6/102:15 -
1 stop11h 55m
Wed 14/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 28/8R8 017

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Round-trip from

R6 485

One-way from

R3 775

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 146

Good round-trip deal

R6 773 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 974 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 23/9-27/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Proflight Zambia
  • Proflight Zambia
  • 16/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R21 505 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 321 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Thu 24/9

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/1

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R6 969
Fastest return journey

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

R7 033

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

R7 033

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 22/12

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 033

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 25/9

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

17:00-19:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 033

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 27/11

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 033

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sun 27/9

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

R7 227

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 12/10

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R7 243

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Thu 10/9

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

R7 259

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sun 27/9

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 275

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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 210). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R7 872). 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 Friday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

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
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

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
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

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
91 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

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 Zambia Airways, Airlink, and Ethiopian Air 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 341 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 076 and R3 087, 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 210). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R7 872). 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 317AverageR10 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR3 912AverageR7 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 585AverageR5 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 284AverageR9 686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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