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 Airlink fly from Cape Town to Zambia in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Cape Town and Zambia are separated by a distance of 2295 km.

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 369 on Proflight Zambia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from R3 580 and Airlink from R4 135 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zambia ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 inches 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.

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 airlines that fly from Cape Town to Zambia?

Consider South African, Airlink or Proflight Zambia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Zambia.

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.

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia (average of R7 235). Flying from Cape Town to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 139). 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?

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 21% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Zambia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 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 morning 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 11% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Zambia is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zambia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,South African, andEthiopian Air 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.

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Related info for your journey

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 Airlink fly from Cape Town to Zambia in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Cape Town and Zambia are separated by a distance of 2295 km.
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 369 on Proflight Zambia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from R3 580 and Airlink from R4 135 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia (average of R7 235). Flying from Cape Town to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 139). 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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South African	CheapestR6 227	AverageR7 428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Airlink	CheapestR7 207	AverageR10 238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Proflight Zambia	CheapestR7 234	AverageR10 402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Proflight Zambia flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 109	AverageR13 782	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR8 470	AverageR10 183	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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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 11% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Zambia is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zambia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,South African, andEthiopian Air 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.

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