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R2 671+ 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 17 January 2025.

Return from

R4 796

One-way from

R2 671

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

R5 210
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/1-1/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Lusaka
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NAYSA
  • NAYSA
  • 30/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Zambia
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in January 2025
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Mon 27/110:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/216:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R4 796
Mon 5/519:35JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Mon 12/56:50LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 15/1R5 153
Sun 4/510:15JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 20mNAYSA
Tue 13/516:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA
Deal found 17/1R5 247
Tue 4/33:10JNB - LUN
2 stops11h 50mRwandAir
Wed 12/316:00LUN - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 17/1R6 508
Thu 20/311:00JNB - LVI
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Mon 24/313:25LVI - JNB
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Deal found 16/1R6 752
Tue 15/412:00JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Fri 25/48:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 16/1R6 771

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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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Sat 1/2

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R4 796

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

19:35-21:35

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Mon 12/5

6:50-8:50

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 153

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Tue 13/5

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R5 247

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

3:10-15:00

2 stops11h 50m

Lusaka

Wed 12/3

16:00-2:20

2 stops10h 20m

R6 508

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

11:00-12:45

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Mon 24/3

13:25-15:10

Nonstop1h 45m

R6 752

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 25/4

8:15-10:15

Nonstop2h 00m

R6 771

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sun 27/4

7:25-9:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R6 827

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

19:25-17:35

1 stop22h 10m

Livingstone

Sat 22/3

18:05-9:35

1 stop15h 30m

R7 222

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

7:45-9:45

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 14/5

10:25-12:30

Nonstop2h 05m

R7 260

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

19:25-17:35

1 stop22h 10m

Livingstone

Fri 21/2

11:25-3:55

2 stops16h 30m

R7 674

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Travel insights for flights to Zambia

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

How long is the flight to Zambia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Zambia takes 5 hours 32 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 at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Zambia

The most flights from Johannesburg to Zambia are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zambia?

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

Airlink

Airlink

From R286

South African

South African

From R237

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R251

NAYSA

NAYSA

From R261

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zambia?

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

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).

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 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with South African, Proflight Zambia and Air Tanzania 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
68 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 1

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

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
114 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

RwandAir
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,4

Crew

9,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

  • 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 362, while return flights cost around R3 048.

  • How much is a return flight to Zambia?

    A return flight to Zambia will typically cost around R576, however they can be found for as little as R164.

  • 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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