Question 1

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

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The most popular places in Zambia to fly to are Lusaka, Livingstone and Ndola.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

What is the best airline to fly to Zambia?

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

Question 4

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia?

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Lusaka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia. One-way flights to Lusaka typically cost R1 575, while return flights cost around R2 375.

Question 5

How much is a return flight to Zambia?

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A return flight to Zambia will typically cost around R8 406, however they can be found for as little as R3 235.

Question 6

Where does the fastest flight to Zambia depart from?

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

Question 7

Does Lusaka have car hire?

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

Question 8

Are there hotels close to Lusaka?

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

Question 9

When is the cheapest time to fly to Zambia?

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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.

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zambia?

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

Question 11

How long is the flight to Zambia?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zambia takes 5 hours 46 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.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability to Zambia

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The most flights from Johannesburg to Zambia are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zambia?

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

Question 14

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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.

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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).

Return from	R4 964
One-way from	R3 219
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R5 100

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