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$786+ Cheap flights from California to Zambia

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LAX — LUN
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,183
(oojo)

One-way from

$786
(RwandAir)

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January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,382
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Cheapest flights from California to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 9/113:55 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop37h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 9/162:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/24$1,183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sun 9/74:20 pmLAX - LUN
1 stop37h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 9/123:25 pmLUN - LAX
1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/24$1,211
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sun 9/77:55 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops44h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/112:05 amLUN - LAX
2 stops29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,255
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/218:25 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops32h 05mAir France
Tue 10/72:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops37h 00mAir France
Deal found 4/24$1,318
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/101:40 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops38h 50mAir France
Fri 6/202:15 pmLUN - LAX
2 stops30h 05mAir France
Deal found 4/24$1,347
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 9/1110:45 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops29h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/152:10 amLUN - SFO
3 stops40h 02mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/24$1,488
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:45 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/62:10 amLUN - SFO
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,586
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/104:20 pmLAX - LUN
3 stops61h 30mRwandAir
Fri 6/204:00 pmLUN - LAX
3 stops31h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 4/24$1,618
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/711:00 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops41h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/112:10 amLUN - LAX
3 stops46h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/24$1,737
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/74:20 pmLAX - LUN
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/112:05 amLUN - LAX
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,920
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sat 10/255:05 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop36h 15mEmirates
Sun 11/99:20 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/24$2,111
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/139:00 pmSFO - NLA
2 stops29h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/284:20 pmNLA - SFO
3 stops32h 04mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/25$2,405

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zambia that are best for you.

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California

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Zambia

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Return

Price

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

3:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Lusaka

Tue 9/16

2:15 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,183

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

4:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop37h 05m

Lusaka

Fri 9/12

3:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,211

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

7:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops44h 10m

Lusaka

Thu 9/11

2:05 am-10:25 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,255

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

8:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Lusaka

Tue 10/7

2:15 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,318

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

1:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Lusaka

Fri 6/20

2:15 pm-11:20 am

2 stops30h 05m

$1,347

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

10:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 9/15

2:10 am-9:12 am

3 stops40h 02m

$1,488

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

6:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops45h 20m

Lusaka

Mon 10/6

2:10 am-10:35 am

2 stops41h 25m

$1,586

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

4:20 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops61h 30m

Lusaka

Fri 6/20

4:00 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops31h 00m

$1,618

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

11:00 pm-1:20 am

2 stops41h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 9/11

2:10 am-3:15 pm

3 stops46h 05m

$1,737

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

4:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop37h 05m

Lusaka

Thu 9/11

2:05 am-10:25 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,920

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Best time to book a flight from California to Zambia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Zambia

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zambia (average of $984). Flying from California to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,980). 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 CA to ZM?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 April 25, 2025.

When flying from California 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.

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 0.4 - 7.9 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Zambia when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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 April 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Air France from California to Zambia to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,444 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,776 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Zambia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $786 on RwandAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $787 and Air France from $849 one-way.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zambia (average of $984). Flying from California to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,980). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Zambia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$753Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,107Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,130Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,143Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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