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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zambia from R3 248

JNB — LUN
Oct 22 — Oct 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Zambia

Wed 23/910:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 26/916:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 19/9R6 642
Thu 8/1014:15 -
3 stops24h 00m
Mon 12/108:15 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 18/9R6 658
Tue 22/919:25 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Tue 29/916:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 18/9R6 675
Thu 8/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 12/1013:30 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 21/9R6 707
Thu 24/919:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 28/96:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 20/9R6 723
Mon 19/1019:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 21/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 22/9R6 788
Fri 30/1010:10 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Fri 6/117:20 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 22/9R6 821
Thu 24/919:25 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 5/107:25 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 20/9R6 837
Wed 14/1014:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 21/1013:10 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 22/9R6 853
Thu 8/1019:25 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 15/1016:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 18/9R6 870
Thu 5/1110:50 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Thu 12/1113:15 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 21/9R7 568
Mon 2/1110:50 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Mon 9/1114:00 -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 18/9R7 649

Find flight deals from South Africa to Zambia

Round-trip from

R6 642

One-way from

R3 248

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R6 756

Good round-trip deal

R6 660 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 564 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 8/10-12/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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Proflight Zambia
  • Proflight Zambia
  • 6/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 590 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLusaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LUN Lusaka

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 297

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LUN Lusaka

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 573
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 800

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 833

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 833

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LUN Lusaka

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 849

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 995

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 011

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

10:40-8:05

1 stop21h 25m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 174

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LUN Lusaka

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

7:10-14:15

1 stop7h 05m

Lusaka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 417

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Zambia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Zambia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Zambia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zambia (average of R3 816). Flying from South Africa to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R7 795). 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 ZA to ZM?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from South Africa to Zambia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Zambia

The most flights from ZA0 to ZM0 are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Zambia delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between South Africa and Zambia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 81 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Zambia flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Zambia flights?

Over the past year, Proflight Zambia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Zambia?

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Zambia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Zambia?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Zambia flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zambia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,South African, andZambia Airways from South Africa 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
91 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

Overall

8,4

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
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

Overall

8,4

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
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

Overall

8,4

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
91 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

Overall

8,4

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
6,7
Okay
327 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

Overall

8,4

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

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Zambia?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Zambia can take about 1h 45m. Zambia Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 568. South Africa and Zambia are separated by a distance of 958 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Zambia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 414. Zambia Airways flights start at R2 509 while deals on Proflight Zambia start at R2 521 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Zambia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Zambia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Zambia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Zambia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zambia (average of R3 816). Flying from South Africa to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R7 795). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Zambia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR1 321AverageR9 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR1 730AverageR6 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR3 447AverageR10 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 629AverageR8 779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 416AverageR9 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 255AverageR8 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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