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Cheap flights from Zambia to South Africa from R3 729

LUN — JNB
Nov 13 — Nov 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zambia to South Africa

Fri 23/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 25/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 11/10R6 533
Thu 22/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 25/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 11/10R6 550
Thu 29/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 1/1119:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 13/10R6 583
Tue 10/116:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 12/1119:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 9/10R6 599
Wed 14/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 21/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 12/10R6 616
Thu 29/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 2/1119:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 13/10R6 632
Sun 25/1015:05 -
1 stop22h 10m
Tue 27/1014:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 13/10R6 649
Tue 10/1113:30 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Tue 17/1119:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 12/10R6 715
Thu 22/1016:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 29/1019:25 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 13/10R6 863
Thu 10/1216:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 16/1210:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 10/10R6 880
Mon 26/1013:10 -
2 stops24h 05m
Fri 30/1014:15 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 13/10R7 705
Fri 13/1111:25 -
1 stop7h 05m
Sun 15/1110:15 -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 10/10R7 870

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Round-trip from

R6 566

One-way from

R3 729

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

R6 401

Good round-trip deal

R6 589 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 900 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
  • 4/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 085 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sat 19/12

15:40-17:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 811

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 17/11

8:15-10:15

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 861

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Wed 4/11

17:40-14:25

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 960

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 8/1

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 960

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 26/10

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 009

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 27/11

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 207

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN Lusaka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sat 14/11

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 471

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

R4 487

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 487

LusakaDurban

LUN Lusaka - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

LUNDUR

Lusaka

Sun 25/10

15:40-22:30

1 stop6h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 768

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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 329). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 035). 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 Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

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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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

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
91 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

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

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,9

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 35m. 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 138 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 161 and R3 166, 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 329). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 035). 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 392AverageR6 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR3 972AverageR6 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 687AverageR5 777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 405AverageR9 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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