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Find cheap flights to Zambia in 2026/2027 from R6,068 This is the cheapest return flight found to Zambia from South Africa on FlightsFinder on October 22nd 2026 at 16:12. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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Fly to Zambia and visit sites like Victoria Falls, South Luangwa National Park & Lower Zambezi National Park.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from South Africa to Zambia in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from South Africa to Zambia in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
According to our data, December is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Zambia.
You can get flights from R6,068 return.
According to our data, August is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Zambia.
A return flight could set you back more than R7,383.
Zambia offers contrasting journeys from Lusaka and the Copperbelt to the Zambezi River, northern waterfalls and wildlife landscapes. Many smaller airports serve particular lodges or regional routes. Match the landing point to your accommodation and arrange park access, road transfers or boat connections separately.
A good price for a flight to Lusaka is R5461 - R6675.
Zambia’s most commonly used airports are Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Lusaka), Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone), Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (Ndola), Mfuwe International Airport, Solwezi Airport, and Southdowns Airport (Kitwe).
The flight to Zambia (LUN) is roughly 2 hours 9 minutes and 747 miles (1,202 kilometres) from Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
The best way is to compare flights to Zambia from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.
Yes, there are direct flights to Zambia.
Here is the average weather forecast in Zambia by month:
• Jan: 23°C
• Feb: 23°C
• Mar: 23°C
• Apr: 22°C
• May: 20°C
• Jun: 18°C
• Jul: 18°C
• Aug: 20°C
• Sep: 24°C
• Oct: 27°C
• Nov: 26°C
• Dec: 24°C
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is the main arrival reference for Zambia. Confirm the actual operating service and arrange any onward road, boat or domestic-air transfer separately.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Zambia 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Zambia are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
747 miles (1,202 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 9 minutes)
Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
1,426 miles (2,296 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 40 minutes)
Durban, South Africa - King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
1,001 miles (1,612 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 43 minutes)
George, South Africa - George Airport (GRJ) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
1,345 miles (2,164 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 29 minutes)
Lanseria, South Africa - Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
734 miles (1,181 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 7 minutes)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
1,301 miles (2,094 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 23 minutes)
Bloemfontein, South Africa - Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
961 miles (1,546 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 38 minutes)
East London, South Africa - King Phalo Airport (ELS) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
1,224 miles (1,970 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 13 minutes)
Hoedspruit, South Africa - AFB Airport (HDS) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
647 miles (1,041 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 56 minutes)
Kimberley, South Africa - Kimberley Airport (KIM) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
960 miles (1,545 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 38 minutes)
Nelspruit, South Africa - Kruger Mpumalanga Intl Airport (MQP) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
715 miles (1,151 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 5 minutes)
Margate, South Africa - Margate Airport (MGH) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
1,079 miles (1,737 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 53 minutes)
Phalaborwa, South Africa - Hendrik van Eck Airport (PHW) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
620 miles (998 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 52 minutes)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
997 miles (1,605 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 42 minutes)
Polokwane, South Africa - Polokwane International Airport (PTG) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
592 miles (953 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 48 minutes)
Richards Bay, South Africa - Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
955 miles (1,537 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 37 minutes)
Upington, South Africa - Upington Airport (UTN) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
1,013 miles (1,631 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 45 minutes)
Umtata, South Africa - K.D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) to Zambia (LUN)
Distance:
1,120 miles (1,803 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 59 minutes)
From Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Lusaka, Zambia (LUN): R6,068
Depart: 16 Dec 2026 · Return: 06 Jan 2027 Price found 22 Oct 2026, 16:12
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