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Cheap flights from South Africa to Zambia from R2 671

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LUN
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Zambia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Zambia (ZM0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R4 796

One-way from

R2 671
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/1-1/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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NAYSA
  • NAYSA
  • 30/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • South Africa to Zambia
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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 17 January 2025.

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
Fri 11/410:40JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/47:25LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R6 827
Thu 23/117:00JNB - LUN
Nonstop2h 00mAirlink
Sun 26/114:15LUN - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 16/1R7 203
Sat 15/319:25JNB - LVI
1 stop22h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/318:05LVI - JNB
1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R7 222
Sat 15/219:25JNB - LVI
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/211:25LVI - JNB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R7 674
Sun 2/312:00CPT - LVI
Nonstop2h 50mProflight Zambia
Sun 9/38:10LVI - CPT
Nonstop3h 00mProflight Zambia
Deal found 15/1R7 711
Mon 2/613:55JNB - LUN
2 stops24h 20mAir Tanzania
Sun 15/615:15LUN - JNB
1 stop21h 40mAir Tanzania
Deal found 16/1R7 730

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 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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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zambia (average of R268). 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 17 January 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Zambia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to ZM0 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).

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 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with South African, Proflight Zambia and Ethiopian Air 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
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

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

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

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

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

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

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

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

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1

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 671. South African flights start at R2 784 while deals on Proflight Zambia start at R3 273 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Zambia (average of R268). 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlySafairCheapestR3 289AverageR6 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR4 460AverageR6 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 723AverageR5 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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NAYSACheapestR4 916AverageR7 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Proflight ZambiaCheapestR4 990AverageR9 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 098AverageR5 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 371AverageR8 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 332AverageR8 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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