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 356 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 077 and R3 080, 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.

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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to South Africa (average of R5 190). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R7 865). 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 Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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.

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Mikateko,Jan 2022

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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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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

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91 reviews

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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 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 356 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 077 and R3 080, 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zambia to South Africa?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to South Africa (average of R5 190). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R7 865). 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 314	AverageR10 299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Proflight Zambia flights
South African	CheapestR3 927	AverageR7 408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR4 583	AverageR6 726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR5 279	AverageR9 735	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights

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Find hourly flight availability from Zambia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

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

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The most flights from ZM0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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.

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