R1 733 Cheap flights to Zambia

You can find flights to Zambia from 6 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with South African, Airlink or Ethiopian Air as these are the most popular among our users. South African is the most favoured with 43% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

According to our data, 75% of momondo users who travelled to Zambia in the last year flew into Lusaka (located in Lusaka), making it the most popular airport to fly to. There may be other airports in Zambia, but the majority of our users take flights to Lusaka in order to visit Lusaka and it’s surrounding areas.

You can expect to spend an average of R5 229 for a flight to Zambia. However, our users found flights to Zambia for R1 717, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R25 398 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to Zambia will get, whereas anything for R4 700 or less is considered a good deal.

Thursday is the best day of the week to fly to Zambia based on flight prices. Friday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Zambia, then try to avoid flying out on a Sunday since this is when prices are at their highest.

To save money on airfare when visiting Zambia, consider Lusaka airport in Lusaka, which has the cheapest flights with an average airfare of R1 717. You may also consider flying to Livingstone airport in Livingstone for the second cheapest option with an average airfare of R2 730.

Prices for flights to Zambia refresh daily.

As of January 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights to Zambia.

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Zambia.

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Zambia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Zambia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.