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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zambia from R2 623

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LUN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R4 340

One-way from

R2 623

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R4 986

Good round-trip deal

R4 735 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 612 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 21/4-4/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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NAYSA
  • NAYSA
  • 25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R5 036 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R782 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 20 February 2025.

Mon 21/410:40JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Sun 4/513:30LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mSouth African
Deal found 19/2R4 340
Sat 22/219:50JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/27:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R4 636
Sat 5/419:25JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA
Sat 12/416:20LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 10mNAYSA
Deal found 19/2R5 005
Thu 27/312:00JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Mon 5/58:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 19/2R5 208
Tue 18/311:00JNB - LVI
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Tue 25/313:25LVI - JNB
Nonstop1h 45mAirlink
Deal found 19/2R6 815
Thu 3/43:10JNB - LUN
2 stops11h 40mRwandAir
Fri 11/416:00LUN - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 19/2R6 833
Sun 16/310:30JNB - LVI
1 stop7h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/318:05LVI - JNB
2 stops25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R6 870
Sat 5/415:55JNB - LUN
2 stops22h 20mAir Tanzania
Sat 12/415:15LUN - JNB
1 stop21h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 19/2R6 981
Sat 5/47:10JNB - LUN
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/48:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R7 166
Wed 19/217:00JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Sat 22/214:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 19/2R7 203
Thu 20/26:00CPT - LUN
1 stop6h 40mSouth African
Wed 26/26:50LUN - CPT
1 stop9h 50mSouth African
Deal found 19/2R7 554
Thu 10/412:00CPT - LVI
Nonstop2h 50mProflight Zambia
Sun 13/48:10LVI - CPT
Nonstop3h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 19/2R7 646

Find flights from South Africa to Zambia within your budget

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 20 February 2025.

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South Africa

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Zambia

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

10:40-12:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 3/5

13:30-15:30

Nonstop2h 00m

R4 340

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

10:15-12:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Lusaka

Sun 9/3

7:30-10:10

Nonstop2h 40m

R4 636

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

19:25-21:35

Nonstop2h 10m

Lusaka

Sat 12/4

16:20-18:30

Nonstop2h 10m

R5 005

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Mon 5/5

8:15-10:15

Nonstop2h 00m

R5 208

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

11:00-12:45

Nonstop1h 45m

Livingstone

Tue 25/3

13:25-15:10

Nonstop1h 45m

R6 815

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

3:10-14:50

2 stops11h 40m

Lusaka

Fri 11/4

16:00-2:20

2 stops10h 20m

R6 833

JohannesburgLivingstone

JNB - LVI

JNBLVI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

10:30-17:35

1 stop7h 05m

Livingstone

Sun 23/3

18:05-20:00

2 stops25h 55m

R6 870

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

15:55-14:15

2 stops22h 20m

Lusaka

Sat 12/4

15:15-12:30

1 stop21h 15m

R6 981

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

7:10-13:10

1 stop6h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 12/4

8:15-10:15

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 166

JohannesburgLusaka

JNB - LUN

JNBLUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

11:30-13:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 14/5

14:15-16:15

Nonstop2h 00m

R7 203

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Zambia

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Zambia

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

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 R267). 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 20 February 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% 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 Tuesday mornings 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 20 February 2025.

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

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 inches 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 20 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, South African and RwandAir from South Africa to Zambia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

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

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

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

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

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
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

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

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

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 NAYSA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 623. Proflight Zambia flights start at R2 715 while deals on Airlink start at R3 417 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 R267). 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 20 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR3 235AverageR6 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR3 997AverageR7 056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR4 275AverageR7 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 642AverageR5 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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NAYSACheapestR4 830AverageR6 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 996AverageR5 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 293AverageR8 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 200AverageR8 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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