Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from Zambia?

Returning to South Africa from Zambia COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Zambia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Zambia are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

Can I fly back to South Africa from Zambia?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from Zambia

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Zambia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Zambia are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 2

Can I find flights from South Africa to Zambia for under R4 100 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Zambia for under R4 100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R4 032, but on average you can expect to pay R4 494.

Question 3

Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Zambia for under R4 100?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to Zambia within the next 7 days for less than R4 100.

Question 4

How popular is this South Africa to Zambia flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from South Africa to Zambia was viewed by 6 714 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 5

How many flights depart from South Africa to Zambia on average per day?

Accepted Answer

On average 1 flight departs from South Africa to Zambia per day.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 100% of flight departures

Question 6

Are there direct flights from South Africa to Zambia for under R4 600 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Africa to Zambia under R4 600. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to Zambia is less than R4 925.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Airlink, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 355. Proflight Zambia flights start at R2 786 while deals on Cemair start at R2 801 one-way.

Question 8

Which airlines flying from South Africa to Zambia have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of our airline partners flying from South Africa to Zambia have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. South African, British Airways, and RwandAir are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like South African with this kind of flexibility.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Zambia at least 61 days early can save you up to 2% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Zambia for as little as R5 340 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R5 371 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 10

What days are direct flights available from South Africa to Zambia?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Thursday.

Question 11

How long is the flight from South Africa to Zambia?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from South Africa to Zambia can take about 1h 45m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R4 032. South Africa and Zambia are separated by a distance of 1207 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

March can be a great time to fly to Zambia from South Africa with a flight ticket averaging about R5 452. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as R4 663. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Question 13

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Zambia (ZA - ZM)?

Accepted Answer

When flying from South Africa to Zambia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 14

Can I fly to Zambia from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Zambia

Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Zambia.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Zambia.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Zambia.

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