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Cheap flights from Zambia to South Africa from R3 349

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — JNB
Jul 9 — Jul 161
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Zambia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Zambia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 102

One-way from

R3 349

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R5 102

Good round-trip deal

R5 340 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 503 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/8-23/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 28/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R861 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R805 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Zambia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zambia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Sat 16/816:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 23/819:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/7R5 102
Fri 10/106:40LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Mon 13/1019:35JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 2/7R5 137
Sun 13/77:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Sat 26/719:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 3/7R5 207
Wed 10/97:20LUN - DUR
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/913:15DUR - LUN
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7R6 505
Thu 3/710:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sat 5/77:45JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Deal found 2/7R7 101
Sat 2/815:05LUN - JNB
1 stop22h 10mAir Tanzania
Sat 9/814:15JNB - LUN
2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania
Deal found 3/7R7 294
Wed 13/87:25LUN - CPT
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/815:15CPT - LUN
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R7 311
Wed 9/76:40LUN - CPT
1 stop13h 05mSouth African
Mon 14/76:00CPT - LUN
1 stop6h 40mSouth African
Deal found 2/7R7 592
Sun 17/815:05LUN - JNB
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/810:40JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R7 592
Wed 12/117:25LUN - JNB
1 stop24h 30mfastjet
Thu 20/1114:35JNB - LUN
1 stop16h 20mfastjet
Deal found 2/7R7 610
Thu 7/813:30LUN - DUR
1 stop19h 10mSouth African
Fri 8/818:40DUR - LUN
1 stop18h 00mSouth African
Deal found 2/7R8 013
Fri 4/714:15LUN - CPT
1 stop19h 30mAirlink
Mon 7/718:25CPT - LUN
1 stop15h 20mAirlink
Deal found 3/7R9 415

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LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sat 16/8

16:20-19:05

Nonstop2h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/8

19:50-22:35

Nonstop2h 45m

R5 102

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 10/10

6:40-8:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 137

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sun 13/7

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

19:50-22:35

Nonstop2h 45m

R5 207

LusakaDurban

LUN - DUR

LUNDUR

Lusaka

Wed 10/9

7:20-14:45

1 stop7h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 30/9

13:15-21:35

1 stop8h 20m

R6 505

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sat 2/8

15:05-13:15

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/8

14:15-14:15

2 stops24h 00m

R7 294

LusakaCape Town

LUN - CPT

LUNCPT

Lusaka

Wed 13/8

7:25-18:40

1 stop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

15:15-22:35

1 stop7h 20m

R7 311

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sun 17/8

15:05-13:15

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 592

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Wed 12/11

7:25-7:55

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

14:35-6:55

1 stop16h 20m

R7 610

LusakaCape Town

LUN - CPT

LUNCPT

Lusaka

Wed 27/8

13:30-20:45

1 stop7h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/8

12:50-21:35

1 stop8h 45m

R7 662

LusakaDurban

LUN - DUR

LUNDUR

Lusaka

Thu 7/8

13:30-8:40

1 stop19h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 8/8

18:40-12:40

1 stop18h 00m

R8 013

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Best time to book a flight from Zambia to South Africa

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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?

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 4 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Zambia to South Africa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Zambia to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Zambia to South Africa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

The most flights from ZM0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, South African, andTurkish Airlines 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
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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
7,5
Good
35 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 895 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
787 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zambia to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    R3 349 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 Proflight Zambia and South African, with prices starting from R3 524 and R3 559, 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.

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 6 airlines flying from Zambia to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Zambia to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR4 246AverageR6 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 636AverageR6 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 999AverageR5 288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR5 102AverageR9 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 205AverageR9 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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AirlinkCheapestR5 312AverageR8 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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