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R2 692+ Cheap flights to Zambia

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Flights to Zambia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Zambia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Return from

R4 857

One-way from

R2 692

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R5 039
South African
  • South African
  • 8/5-15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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NAYSA
  • NAYSA
  • 31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Zambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R4 967 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R800 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Zambia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Tue 25/319:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/37:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R4 693
Thu 8/510:40JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Thu 15/513:30LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 24/3R4 857
Tue 29/419:25JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA
Sun 4/57:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mNAYSA
Deal found 24/3R5 294
Thu 10/410:50JNB - LVI
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Mon 14/413:15LVI - JNB
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R6 676
Sat 3/519:25JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/57:25LUN - JNB
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R6 731
Sat 10/511:30JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Wed 14/510:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R7 022

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Locate flights to Zambia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Thu 15/5

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R4 857

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Sun 4/5

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R5 294

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 26/4

8:15-10:15

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 566

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

10:50-12:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Mon 14/4

13:15-15:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R6 676

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Fri 16/5

7:25-18:50

1 stop11h 25m

R6 731

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 14/5

10:25-12:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R7 022

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

13:30-14:15

2 stops24h 45m

Lusaka

Fri 16/5

15:15-14:55

1 stop23h 40m

R7 058

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

17:00-9:10

1 stop16h 10m

Lusaka

Sat 26/4

18:15-15:50

1 stop21h 35m

R7 713

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

10:40-17:45

1 stop7h 05m

Livingstone

Thu 15/5

18:20-8:40

1 stop14h 20m

R7 895

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

19:25-10:55

1 stop15h 30m

Livingstone

Sat 23/8

18:05-9:30

1 stop15h 25m

R8 077

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Zambia

How long is the flight to Zambia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zambia takes 5 hours 48 minutes. Flights to Zambia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Zambia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Zambia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Zambia should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Zambia

The most flights from Johannesburg to Zambia are scheduled on a Sunday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zambia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zambia are South African, Airlink and Ethiopian Air.

South African

South African

From R215

Airlink

Airlink

From R288

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R252

NAYSA

NAYSA

From R263

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zambia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Zambia are FlySafair, South African and Proflight Zambia.

Rainfall in Zambia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zambia ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Zambia by month

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Zambia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Zambia in the last few years. This data was updated on 25 March 2025.
The most popular places in Zambia to fly to are Lusaka, Livingstone and Ndola.

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 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, South African and Ethiopian Air to Zambia have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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
67 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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
7,3
Good
30 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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
766 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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
RwandAir
7,1
Good
27 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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

FAQs about flying to Zambia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zambia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zambia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zambia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FlySafair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zambia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia?

    Lusaka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia. One-way flights to Lusaka typically cost R1 749, while return flights cost around R2 959.

  • How much is a return flight to Zambia?

    A return flight to Zambia will typically cost around R441, however they can be found for as little as R163.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zambia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zambia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 45 minutes).

  • Does Lusaka have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lusaka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lusaka?

    Yes. Lusaka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hill Apartments is the closest property to Lusaka (0,0 km away from Lusaka).

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