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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zambia from R3 392

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LUN
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R5 210

One-way from

R3 392

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 652

Good round-trip deal

R10 742 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 796 or less
26/2-5/3
  • 26/2-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Zambia
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Proflight Zambia
  • Proflight Zambia
  • 7/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Zambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R1 606 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R770 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Zambia.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Zambia.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 January 2026.

Fri 27/27:00
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/36:40
LUN
-
CPT
2 stops13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1R5 309
Fri 27/27:00
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop5h 40m
South African
Fri 6/36:40
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop6h 45m
South African
Deal found 13/1R5 522
Sat 28/27:00
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/313:30
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R6 046
Sun 8/28:10
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop13h 25m
South African
Sun 22/213:30
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop6h 15m
South African
Deal found 13/1R6 324
Sat 28/27:00
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop5h 40m
South African
Sat 7/313:30
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop10h 05m
South African
Deal found 14/1R6 357
Mon 2/210:05
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop11h 30m
South African
Wed 11/26:40
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop10h 05m
South African
Deal found 13/1R6 374
Fri 20/318:10
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop18h 30m
South African
Fri 27/313:30
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop10h 05m
South African
Deal found 13/1R6 521
Sun 17/520:25
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop16h 15m
South African
Thu 21/56:40
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop6h 45m
South African
Deal found 13/1R7 062
Thu 16/411:05
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop10h 30m
South African
Mon 20/46:40
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop6h 45m
South African
Deal found 14/1R7 078
Wed 18/212:35
CPT
-
LVI
Nonstop2h 50m
Proflight Zambia
Sat 21/28:40
LVI
-
CPT
Nonstop3h 00m
Proflight Zambia
Deal found 14/1R7 176
Sat 7/218:10
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop27h 25m
South African
Sun 15/213:30
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop27h 15m
South African
Deal found 13/1R7 521
Mon 17/86:05
CPT
-
LVI
1 stop6h 30m
Airlink
Thu 20/813:15
LVI
-
CPT
1 stop9h 35m
Airlink
Deal found 14/1R7 537

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Zambia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Zambia that are best for you.

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Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

14:15-21:35

1 stop7h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 5/3

6:40-14:35

1 stop7h 55m

R5 210

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

9:00-21:35

1 stop12h 35m

Lusaka

Thu 5/3

6:40-13:25

1 stop6h 45m

R6 374

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

10:05-21:35

1 stop11h 30m

Lusaka

Wed 11/2

6:40-16:45

1 stop10h 05m

R6 374

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

18:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Lusaka

Fri 27/3

13:30-23:35

1 stop10h 05m

R6 521

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

11:05-21:35

1 stop10h 30m

Lusaka

Mon 20/4

6:40-13:25

1 stop6h 45m

R7 078

Cape TownLivingstone

CPT - LVI

CPTLVI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

12:35-15:25

Nonstop2h 50m

Livingstone

Sat 21/2

8:40-11:40

Nonstop3h 00m

R7 176

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

14:15-21:35

1 stop7h 20m

Lusaka

Mon 13/4

6:40-13:25

1 stop6h 45m

R7 176

Cape TownLivingstone

CPT - LVI

CPTLVI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

18:25-12:35

1 stop18h 10m

Livingstone

Sat 21/2

13:15-9:45

1 stop20h 30m

R7 930

Cape TownLivingstone

CPT - LVI

CPTLVI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

12:35-15:25

Nonstop2h 50m

Livingstone

Sat 21/3

8:40-11:40

Nonstop3h 00m

R8 012

Cape TownLivingstone

CPT - LVI

CPTLVI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

6:05-12:35

1 stop6h 30m

Livingstone

Sat 7/3

13:15-9:45

1 stop20h 30m

R8 045

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Zambia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia (average of R4 620). Flying from Cape Town to Zambia in July is currently the most expensive (average of R6 750). 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 CPT to ZM?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Zambia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Zambia as you normally would.

How often are flights from Cape Town to Zambia delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Zambia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Zambia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Monday 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 Cape Town to Zambia flights?

Over the past year, Proflight Zambia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 15 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, South African, andKenya Airways from Cape Town to Zambia. 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

Crew

8,9

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

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

Crew

8,9

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

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

Crew

8,9

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

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
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
290 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

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

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Zambia?

    For a flight from Cape Town to Zambia, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Zambia flight route?

    This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Zambia was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Zambia?

    Airlines like South African, Proflight Zambia, and Airlink fly from Cape Town to Zambia in about 2h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 20m. Cape Town and Zambia are separated by a distance of 1933 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Zambia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R3 352 on Proflight Zambia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from R3 670 and Airlink from R4 062 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Zambia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Zambia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Zambia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Zambia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Zambia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Zambia 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 Cape Town to Zambia?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia (average of R4 620). Flying from Cape Town to Zambia in July is currently the most expensive (average of R6 750). 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 Cape Town to Zambia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Zambia. 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 15 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Proflight ZambiaCheapestR5 277AverageR8 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR6 612AverageR7 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR7 416AverageR9 056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 507AverageR9 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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