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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zambia from R3 268

JNB — LUN
Oct 10 — Oct 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Zambia

Thu 10/914:15 -
3 stops24h 00m
Mon 14/98:15 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 6/9R6 471
Tue 29/1212:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Fri 8/115:05 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 6/9R6 487
Thu 15/1014:15 -
3 stops24h 00m
Sun 18/1011:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 6/9R6 503
Wed 30/910:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 5/107:25 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 8/9R6 551
Thu 24/919:25 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Tue 6/1016:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 7/9R6 567
Tue 6/1012:10 -
1 stop21h 00m
Fri 9/1010:00 -
2 stops24h 55m
Deal found 8/9R6 615
Tue 6/1019:25 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Fri 9/107:20 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 8/9R6 631
Thu 10/919:35 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 14/913:30 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 7/9R6 744
Sun 13/910:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 19/916:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 7/9R6 760
Thu 8/1019:25 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 15/1016:20 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 10/9R6 776
Thu 24/918:45 -
2 stops15h 15m
Tue 13/106:40 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 7/9R6 808
Tue 27/1010:50 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Fri 30/1013:15 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 9/9R7 256

Find flight deals from South Africa to Zambia

Round-trip from

R6 487

One-way from

R3 268

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R5 366

Good round-trip deal

R6 724 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 462 or less
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 29/12-8/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 10m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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Proflight Zambia
  • Proflight Zambia
  • 16/9-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R2 674 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLusaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LUN Lusaka

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 268

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LUN Lusaka

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 476

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LUN Lusaka

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 540

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LUN Lusaka

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 540

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LUN Lusaka

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 540
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/2

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 700

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/2

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 716

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/3

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 716

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 716

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LVI Livingstone

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 732

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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 764). Flying from South Africa to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R7 673). 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 Wednesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 82 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. Tuesday afternoons 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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Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

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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Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

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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Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

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

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

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
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

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 288. South Africa and Zambia are separated by a distance of 958 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 382. Zambia Airways flights start at R2 473 while deals on Proflight Zambia start at R2 497 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 764). Flying from South Africa to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R7 673). 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 303AverageR9 588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR1 707AverageR6 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR3 499AverageR10 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 564AverageR8 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 342AverageR8 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 169AverageR8 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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