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 R8 001. 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 Proflight Zambia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 303. South African flights start at R2 444 while deals on Zambia Airways start at R2 550 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).

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 869). Flying from South Africa to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R7 886). 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 41% 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 (11 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Zambia delayed?

About 14% 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?

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?

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.

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8,4

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93 reviews

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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

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8,4

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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

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7,7

Good

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8,4

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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

93 reviews

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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

336 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

93 reviews

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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

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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 R8 001. 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 Proflight Zambia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 303. South African flights start at R2 444 while deals on Zambia Airways start at R2 550 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 869). Flying from South Africa to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R7 886). 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	CheapestR1 753	AverageR6 804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Proflight Zambia	CheapestR3 494	AverageR9 679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Proflight Zambia flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR4 703	AverageR9 387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR5 490	AverageR9 379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR6 341	AverageR8 768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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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 23 October 2026.

Unlike at midday, 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 23 October 2026.

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 (11 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Zambia delayed?

About 14% 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?

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 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.

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