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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zambia from R3 482

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LUN
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 May 2026.

Mon 13/714:15
JNB
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LUN
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/78:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R5 782
Sat 20/612:00
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/615:05
LUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5R5 798
Thu 9/714:15
JNB
-
LUN
3 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/78:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R5 815
Wed 1/712:00
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/713:10
LUN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R5 831
Mon 21/1214:15
JNB
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LUN
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/1211:00
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R5 948
Mon 8/614:00
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/615:05
LUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R6 098
Wed 3/614:00
JNB
-
LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/613:10
LUN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R6 115
Fri 19/614:15
JNB
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LUN
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/68:15
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R6 165
Sat 6/614:00
JNB
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LUN
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/613:10
LUN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R6 331
Sat 6/614:15
JNB
-
LUN
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/711:00
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R6 348
Thu 10/1214:15
JNB
-
LUN
3 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 31/1211:00
LUN
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R6 365
Thu 2/714:15
JNB
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LUN
3 stops24h 00m
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Thu 9/711:00
LUN
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JNB
Nonstop2h 00m
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Deal found 18/5R6 381

Find flight deals from South Africa to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated 20 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R5 782

One-way from

R3 482

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R5 748

Good round-trip deal

R6 919 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 672 or less
Proflight Zambia
  • Proflight Zambia
  • 13/7-17/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 00m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 1/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R9 040 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 623 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 20 May 2026.
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JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 5/6

15:05-13:15

1 stop22h 10m

R7 164

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Wed 29/7

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R7 564

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:00-19:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sun 15/11

17:05-19:10

Nonstop2h 05m

R7 748

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

7:40-9:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Tue 9/6

14:15-16:20

Nonstop2h 05m

R7 748

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

12:10-9:10

1 stop21h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 5/6

10:00-0:15

2 stops14h 15m

R7 931

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

1:15-9:40

1 stop8h 25m

Livingstone

Tue 13/10

18:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

R8 664

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Fri 26/6

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R8 697

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Thu 30/7

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R8 731
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Tue 6/10

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R8 831

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Fri 2/10

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R8 831

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Zambia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zambia from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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 932). Flying from South Africa to Zambia in May is currently the most expensive (average of R7 748). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 20 May 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from South Africa to Zambia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Zambia

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Zambia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 May 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to ZM0 are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 83 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?

Wednesday 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Zambia. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Zambia flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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

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 20 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,South African, andEthiopian Air 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
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

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
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

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
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 001 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

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
Zambia Airways
6,8
Okay
10 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

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 South Africa to Zambia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from South Africa to Zambia can take about 2h. Zambia Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 748. South Africa and Zambia are separated by a distance of 1201 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 477. Proflight Zambia flights start at R2 510 while deals on Zambia Airways start at R2 544 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 932). Flying from South Africa to Zambia in May is currently the most expensive (average of R7 748). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 20 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR1 778AverageR6 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 072AverageR9 371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR4 155AverageR9 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 754AverageR8 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 550AverageR8 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 634AverageR9 510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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