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R2 649+ Cheap flights to Zambia

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Flights to Zambia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Zambia in 2025, 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 3 November 2025.

Return from

R4 934

One-way from

R2 649

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R4 709
South African
  • South African
  • 25/1-31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Zambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R270 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Sat 29/1119:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Sat 6/1216:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Deal found 1/11R5 073
Fri 14/1112:00JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Tue 18/1111:00LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 2/11R5 090
Wed 12/1110:55JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Wed 19/117:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Deal found 2/11R5 107
Tue 16/1219:25JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Tue 23/1216:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mZambia Airways
Deal found 1/11R5 159
Sat 15/1119:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Fri 21/117:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 2/11R5 176
Thu 27/1119:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mZambia Airways
Sun 30/117:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 1/11R5 228

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Fri 2/1

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 436

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Fri 12/12

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 523

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Tue 23/12

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R5 523

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Sat 7/3

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R5 800

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 24/12

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R5 938

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Tue 9/12

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R6 077

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Sun 8/2

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R6 562

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

10:55-15:45

1 stop4h 50m

Livingstone

Tue 9/12

11:25-19:05

1 stop7h 40m

R6 960

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Mon 8/12

14:00-15:55

Nonstop1h 55m

R6 977

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

19:35-11:45

1 stop16h 10m

Livingstone

Wed 24/12

18:20-8:40

1 stop14h 20m

R7 202

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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 6 hours 2 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 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability to Zambia

The most flights from Johannesburg to Zambia are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 Ethiopian Air, South African and Airlink.

South African
South African
From R3 786
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 311
Airlink
Airlink
From R5 770
Zambia Airways
Zambia Airways
From R4 701

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zambia?

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

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 3 November 2025.
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 3 November 2025.
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
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
46 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
886 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
6,6
Okay
9 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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?

    Lusaka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia. One-way flights to Lusaka typically cost R1 574, while return flights cost around R3 061.

  • How much is a return flight to Zambia?

    A return flight to Zambia will typically cost around R3 239, however they can be found for as little as R2 195.

  • 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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