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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zambia from R2 625

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LUN
Jul 2 — Jul 91
1 adult

Cheap 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 27 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R4 612

One-way from

R2 625

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R4 985

Good round-trip deal

R4 628 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 792 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/7-18/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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Zambia Airways
  • Zambia Airways
  • 9/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R4 573 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R696 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 June 2025.

Fri 11/710:10JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 18/77:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/6R4 612
Mon 11/810:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mZambia Airways
Mon 18/87:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mZambia Airways
Deal found 27/6R5 269
Thu 20/1110:40JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Sat 22/1113:30LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 27/6R5 286
Mon 24/1110:50JNB - LVI
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Sat 29/1113:15LVI - JNB
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Deal found 24/6R6 564
Sun 27/710:15JNB - LVI
1 stop8h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/819:25LVI - JNB
2 stops17h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/6R6 635
Sat 28/67:45JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Sun 6/717:10LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 26/6R6 901
Thu 3/710:40JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/716:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R7 131
Fri 26/915:20DUR - LUN
1 stop21h 20mSouth African
Sun 19/1013:30LUN - DUR
1 stop19h 10mSouth African
Deal found 27/6R7 149
Sat 9/814:15JNB - LUN
2 stops24h 00mAir Tanzania
Sat 16/815:05LUN - JNB
1 stop22h 10mAir Tanzania
Deal found 25/6R7 291
Thu 24/711:05CPT - LUN
1 stop10h 30mSouth African
Mon 28/76:40LUN - CPT
1 stop6h 45mSouth African
Deal found 25/6R7 362
Mon 11/819:35JNB - LVI
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/818:20LVI - JNB
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6R7 397
Sat 9/88:30DUR - LUN
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/88:15LUN - DUR
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R7 433

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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 27 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Zambia that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Zambia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

10:10-12:30

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Fri 18/7

7:20-9:25

Nonstop2h 05m

R4 612

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Mon 18/8

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 269

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 22/11

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 286

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Sat 29/11

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R6 564

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

10:15-18:55

1 stop8h 40m

Livingstone

Sun 3/8

19:25-13:05

2 stops17h 40m

R6 635

DurbanLusaka

DUR - LUN

DURLUN

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 26/9

15:20-12:40

1 stop21h 20m

Lusaka

Sun 19/10

13:30-8:40

1 stop19h 10m

R7 149

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/8

14:15-14:15

2 stops24h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 16/8

15:05-13:15

1 stop22h 10m

R7 291

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

11:05-21:35

1 stop10h 30m

Lusaka

Mon 28/7

6:40-13:25

1 stop6h 45m

R7 362

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

19:35-8:05

1 stop12h 30m

Livingstone

Mon 18/8

18:20-15:30

1 stop21h 10m

R7 397

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 8/10

13:10-13:15

2 stops24h 05m

R7 415

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zambia (average of R266). Flying from South Africa to Zambia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R310). 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 27 June 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from South Africa to Zambia by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 16 December 2024.

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

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 27 June 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to ZM0 are scheduled on a Friday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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 27 June 2025.
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
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

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
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

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
7,5
Good
35 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

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
786 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

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
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
266 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

8,9

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Zambia Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 625. South African flights start at R2 785 while deals on Proflight Zambia start at R3 317 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zambia (average of R266). Flying from South Africa to Zambia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R310). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Zambia

Discover the top 8 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 27 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR3 100AverageR6 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR3 825AverageR6 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR4 077AverageR8 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 474AverageR5 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR4 701AverageR6 499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 841AverageR5 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 316AverageR8 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 456AverageR8 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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