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R1 726+ Cheap flights to Zambia

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— LUN
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Zambia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zambia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Fri 13/310:40
JNB
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LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Fri 20/313:30
LUN
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JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 27/1R1 726
Wed 18/310:40
JNB
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LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Fri 27/313:30
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 26/1R1 774
Mon 2/319:35
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Fri 6/313:30
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 27/1R3 021
Sat 14/310:40
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Sat 21/313:30
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 28/1R3 053
Tue 3/219:35
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Mon 16/26:40
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 26/1R3 069
Mon 2/219:35
JNB
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LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Fri 5/66:40
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
South African
Deal found 26/1R3 165

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Find the latest flights to Zambia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 28 January 2026.

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R1 726

One-way from

R2 510

Popular in

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February

Average price

R4 220
South African
  • South African
  • 13/3-20/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Zambia
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 20/3

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R1 726

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Tue 31/3

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R4 284

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 27/3

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R4 300

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 21/2

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R4 316

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sun 3/5

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R4 620

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 15/5

11:00-13:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 371

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 8/5

11:00-13:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 371

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 9/5

11:00-13:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 371

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 8/5

8:15-10:15

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 371

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

7:40-9:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 16/5

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 531

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Zambia

How long is the flight to Zambia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zambia takes 8 hours 28 minutes. Flights to Zambia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Zambia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Zambia. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Zambia should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Zambia

The most flights from Johannesburg to Zambia are scheduled on a Wednesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zambia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zambia are South African, Airlink and Ethiopian Air.

South African
South African
From R1 716
Airlink
Airlink
From R5 309
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R3 956
Zambia Airways
Zambia Airways
From R4 427

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zambia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zambia are South African, Ethiopian Air and Proflight Zambia.

Rainfall in Zambia by month

Plan your trip to Zambia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zambia ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Zambia when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Zambia by month

Plan your trip to Zambia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zambia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Zambia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Zambia in the last few years. This data was updated on 28 January 2026.
The most popular places in Zambia to fly to are Lusaka, Livingstone and Ndola.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zambia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zambia. 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 Zambia. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Zambia, such as Airlink, South African, andEthiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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
81 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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
952 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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
81 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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

FAQs about flying to Zambia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zambia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zambia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zambia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zambia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia?

    Ndola is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia. One-way flights to Ndola typically cost R1 733, while return flights cost around R1 694.

  • How much is a return flight to Zambia?

    A return flight to Zambia will typically cost around R9 391, however they can be found for as little as R1 694.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zambia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zambia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 45 minutes).

  • Does Lusaka have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lusaka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lusaka?

    Yes. Lusaka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hill Apartments is the closest property to Lusaka (0,0 km away from Lusaka).

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