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Cheap flights from Zambia to South Africa from R3 374

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from Zambia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Zambia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 143

One-way from

R3 374

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R4 830

Good round-trip deal

R5 180 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 405 or less
NAYSA
  • NAYSA
  • 4/3-15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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NAYSA
  • NAYSA
  • 18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Zambia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R3 695 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 153 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Zambia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zambia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 26/27:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mNAYSA
Tue 25/319:25JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA
Deal found 20/2R5 051
Sat 31/58:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Sat 31/514:00JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 20/2R6 065
Fri 14/312:20LUN - JNB
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/37:20JNB - LUN
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R7 282
Mon 12/514:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Fri 16/517:00JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Deal found 20/2R7 503
Tue 25/36:50LUN - DUR
1 stop8h 00mSouth African
Mon 31/39:10DUR - LUN
1 stop12h 25mSouth African
Deal found 21/2R7 521
Tue 4/315:05LUN - JNB
1 stop23h 50mAir Tanzania
Sat 15/315:55JNB - LUN
2 stops22h 20mAir Tanzania
Deal found 21/2R7 540
Sat 12/416:00LUN - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Fri 18/43:10JNB - LUN
2 stops11h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R7 614
Tue 25/213:30LUN - CPT
1 stop22h 05mSouth African
Sun 2/318:05CPT - LUN
1 stop27h 30mSouth African
Deal found 20/2R8 019
Sun 2/313:30LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Sun 2/319:35JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 20/2R8 019
Wed 5/311:00LUN - CPT
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/67:25CPT - LUN
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R8 259
Sun 2/314:40LUN - JNB
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/38:20JNB - LUN
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 015
Mon 24/29:55LUN - JNB
2 stops30h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 23/317:20JNB - LUN
1 stop15h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R9 697

Find flights from Zambia to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Zambia to South Africa 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 21 February 2025.

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South Africa

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Price

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 4/3

16:20-19:05

Nonstop2h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

19:50-22:35

Nonstop2h 45m

R5 143

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sat 31/5

8:15-10:15

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

14:00-16:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R6 065

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Fri 14/3

12:20-11:50

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

7:20-13:10

1 stop5h 50m

R7 282

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Mon 12/5

14:15-16:15

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

17:00-19:00

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 503

LusakaDurban

LUN - DUR

LUNDUR

Lusaka

Tue 25/3

6:50-14:50

1 stop8h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 31/3

9:10-21:35

1 stop12h 25m

R7 521

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Tue 4/3

15:05-14:55

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

15:55-14:15

2 stops22h 20m

R7 540

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sat 12/4

16:00-2:20

2 stops10h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/4

3:10-14:50

2 stops11h 40m

R7 614

LusakaCape Town

LUN - CPT

LUNCPT

Lusaka

Wed 12/3

13:30-23:15

1 stop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

20:20-21:35

1 stop25h 15m

R8 038

LusakaCape Town

LUN - CPT

LUNCPT

Lusaka

Wed 5/3

11:00-17:25

1 stop6h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/6

7:25-14:00

1 stop6h 35m

R8 259

LusakaJohannesburg

LUN - JNB

LUNJNB

Lusaka

Sun 9/3

2:10-13:10

1 stop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

14:35-1:20

1 stop10h 45m

R9 623

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Best time to book a flight from Zambia to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Zambia to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zambia to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zambia to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 ZM to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Zambia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Zambia to South Africa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 1% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Zambia to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Zambia to South Africa. 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from ZM0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, Emirates and South African from Zambia to South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,4

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

Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,4

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,4

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
7,5
Good
44 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,4

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

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,4

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 Zambia to South Africa. 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 Zambia to South Africa one-way?

    R3 374 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from NAYSA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Air Tanzania, with prices starting from R4 535 and R4 756, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zambia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Zambia to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zambia to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zambia to South Africa 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 Zambia to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Zambia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 7 airlines flying from Zambia to South Africa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Zambia to South Africa. 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR3 151AverageR3 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 662AverageR10 102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR4 463AverageR7 134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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NAYSACheapestR4 667AverageR6 519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR5 008AverageR8 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 256AverageR5 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 415AverageR8 222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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