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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Zambia from R4 897

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LUN
Jun 5 — Jun 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 May 2026.

Mon 1/611:25
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/611:05
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5R9 694
Thu 18/614:25
CPT
-
LVI
Nonstop2h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 25/610:25
LVI
-
CPT
Nonstop3h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/5R10 062
Wed 6/511:00
CPT
-
LUN
2 stops6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/513:30
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R10 062
Mon 11/516:40
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/514:15
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R10 246
Tue 19/513:30
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/511:05
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R10 263
Fri 19/66:00
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/611:05
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R10 580
Sun 25/106:05
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop7h 25m
Airlink
Tue 10/1110:20
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop8h 15m
Airlink
Deal found 1/5R10 731
Thu 22/109:55
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop9h 05m
Airlink
Sun 25/1017:05
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop16h 40m
Airlink
Deal found 4/5R10 764
Thu 12/116:05
CPT
-
LVI
1 stop6h 30m
Airlink
Mon 16/1113:15
LVI
-
CPT
1 stop20h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 1/5R10 814
Wed 25/117:00
CPT
-
LVI
1 stop5h 35m
Airlink
Mon 30/1113:15
LVI
-
CPT
1 stop9h 35m
Airlink
Deal found 1/5R10 831
Thu 23/77:00
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop6h 30m
Airlink
Thu 6/810:20
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop7h 00m
Airlink
Deal found 3/5R10 831
Sat 20/67:00
CPT
-
LUN
1 stop6h 30m
Airlink
Thu 9/710:20
LUN
-
CPT
1 stop7h 00m
Airlink
Deal found 1/5R10 864

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 694

One-way from

R4 897

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 471

Good round-trip deal

R9 998 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 578 or less
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  • Eswatini Air
  • 1/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Zambia
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3/6
  • 3/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Zambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R7 991 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 503 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

6:05-13:30

1 stop7h 25m

Lusaka

Tue 10/11

10:20-18:35

1 stop8h 15m

R10 731

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

9:55-19:00

1 stop9h 05m

Lusaka

Sun 25/10

17:05-9:45

1 stop16h 40m

R10 764
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/7

7:00-13:30

1 stop6h 30m

Lusaka

Thu 6/8

10:20-17:20

1 stop7h 00m

R10 831

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

7:00-13:30

1 stop6h 30m

Lusaka

Thu 9/7

7:30-14:35

1 stop7h 05m

R10 864

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

7:00-13:30

1 stop6h 30m

Lusaka

Sun 24/5

14:15-22:50

1 stop8h 35m

R10 898

Cape TownLivingstone

CPT - LVI

CPTLVI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

14:25-17:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Livingstone

Tue 23/6

18:00-13:35

2 stops19h 35m

R11 048

Cape TownLivingstone

CPT - LVI

CPTLVI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

9:55-12:35

1 stop26h 40m

Livingstone

Fri 30/10

13:15-14:35

1 stop25h 20m

R12 653

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

7:00-13:30

1 stop6h 30m

Lusaka

Sat 18/7

7:30-15:15

2 stops7h 45m

R13 037

Cape TownLusaka

CPT - LUN

CPTLUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

16:40-14:15

2 stops21h 35m

Lusaka

Fri 12/6

11:05-16:30

1 stop5h 25m

R13 271

Cape TownLivingstone

CPT - LVI

CPTLVI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

7:00-12:35

1 stop5h 35m

Livingstone

Tue 23/6

18:20-13:25

2 stops19h 05m

R14 040

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Zambia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Zambia is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia (average of R3 694). Flying from Cape Town to Zambia in October is currently the most expensive (average of R6 769). 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 CPT to ZM?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town 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 6 May 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Zambia as you normally would.

How often are flights from Cape Town to Zambia delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Zambia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Zambia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Zambia flights?

Over the past year, Proflight Zambia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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 6 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,South African, andKenya Airways from Cape Town 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

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

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

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

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

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

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

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Zambia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Zambia?

    For a flight from Cape Town to Zambia, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Zambia flight route?

    This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Zambia was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Zambia?

    Airlines like Airlink and Kenya Airways fly from Cape Town to Zambia in about 2h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 35m. Cape Town and Zambia are separated by a distance of 1933 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Zambia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R3 419 on Proflight Zambia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from R3 755 and Airlink from R3 943 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Zambia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Zambia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Zambia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Zambia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Zambia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Zambia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Zambia (average of R3 694). Flying from Cape Town to Zambia in October is currently the most expensive (average of R6 769). 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Zambia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town 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 6 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR6 687AverageR7 303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR6 877AverageR8 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR7 559AverageR9 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 997AverageR9 541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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