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Cheap flights from Zambia to South Africa from R3 663

LUN — JNB
Oct 27 — Nov 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zambia to South Africa

Thu 29/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 2/1119:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 25/9R6 464
Mon 9/1113:30 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 15/1119:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 25/9R6 480
Mon 19/1013:30 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 25/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 23/9R6 496
Mon 12/1013:30 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 15/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 23/9R6 512
Thu 1/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 4/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 23/9R6 529
Wed 4/1113:10 -
2 stops24h 05m
Wed 11/1112:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 27/9R6 578
Wed 30/96:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 8/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 27/9R6 594
Tue 27/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 1/1119:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 25/9R6 610
Mon 12/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 14/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 27/9R6 626
Wed 7/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 15/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 24/9R6 659
Sun 8/1115:05 -
1 stop22h 10m
Sun 15/1114:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 24/9R6 724
Sun 8/117:25 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sun 15/1110:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 24/9R6 757

Find flight deals from Zambia to South Africa

Round-trip from

R6 464

One-way from

R3 663

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R6 985

Good round-trip deal

R6 491 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 939 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 29/10-2/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Proflight Zambia
  • Proflight Zambia
  • 9/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 147 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 9/11

11:00-13:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 842

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 27/11

11:00-13:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 842

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 2/10

23:45-20:50

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 021

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 4/12

15:40-17:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 119

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Thu 3/12

11:00-13:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 119

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 22/12

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 249

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sun 11/10

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 266

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 19/10

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 412

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 12/10

23:45-9:10

1 stop9h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 640
Fastest return journey

LivingstoneJohannesburg

LVI Livingstone - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LVIJNB

Livingstone

Thu 21/1

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 673

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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 275). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R7 945). 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 (8 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 Monday 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
90 reviews
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Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

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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Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

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
90 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

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

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

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, Ethiopian Air, and Airlink fly from Zambia to South Africa in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28h. Zambia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 958 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 099 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 118 and R3 119, 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 275). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R7 945). 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 348AverageR5 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR3 934AverageR6 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 624AverageR5 613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 333AverageR9 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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