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$980+ Cheap flights from Zambia to California

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LUN — LAX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Sun 2/2
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Cheap flight deals from Zambia to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zambia (ZM0) to California (USCA). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,711
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$980
(oojo)
From Zambia to California
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Cheapest flights from Zambia to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zambia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/202:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops33h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/279:00 amSFO - LUN
2 stops42h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,711
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1912:45 amLUN - SFO
3 stops46h 07mKenya Airways
Thu 2/274:10 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops54h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,823
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/201:35 pmLUN - SFO
4 stops35h 59mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/2710:55 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops27h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$1,948
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/207:30 amLUN - SFO
2 stops39h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 2/272:45 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop38h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$2,074
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/209:20 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 30mEmirates
Thu 2/273:40 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop36h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/20$2,217

Find flights from Zambia to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zambia to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Thu 2/20

2:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops33h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

9:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$1,711

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 2/19

12:45 am-12:52 pm

3 stops46h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

4:10 pm-9:05 am

2 stops54h 55m

$1,823

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Thu 2/20

1:35 pm-3:34 pm

4 stops35h 59m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

10:55 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,948

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Thu 2/20

7:30 am-12:35 pm

2 stops39h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

2:45 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$2,074

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Thu 2/20

9:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

3:40 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$2,217

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Tue 2/25

2:10 am-1:11 am

3 stops33h 01m

$980

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 3/5

9:20 pm-3:34 pm

2 stops52h 14m

$986

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 2/26

1:30 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,141

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 2/26

9:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,209

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Deals found on 1/19

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Travel insights for flights from Zambia to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zambia to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to California (average of $246). Flying from Zambia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 ZM to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Zambia to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zambia to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
277 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zambia to California. 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 Zambia to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $980. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Zambia to California for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zambia to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zambia to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zambia to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zambia to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zambia to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zambia to California 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 Zambia to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to California (average of $246). Flying from Zambia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 airline flying from Zambia to California

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Zambia to California. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,776Average$1,854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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