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$978+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zambia

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SFO — LUN
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Round-trip from

$1,395
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One-way from

$978
(Kiwi.com)

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September

Average price

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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
3 stops62h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 9/169:25 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,395
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 4/227:30 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/282:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,451
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 9/118:25 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops32h 05mAir France
Tue 9/162:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops31h 35mAir France
Deal found 4/16$1,458
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 4/229:01 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops30h 29mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/272:10 amLUN - SFO
3 stops40h 26mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/17$1,488
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:30 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops34h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 12/302:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops34h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,880
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 4/226:45 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops45h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 4/272:05 amLUN - SFO
2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,902
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:00 amSFO - LUN
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 1/59:55 amLUN - SFO
3 stops39h 23mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/17$2,009
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/303:55 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops36h 15mRwandAir
Fri 6/64:00 pmLUN - SFO
3 stops30h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 4/16$2,161
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 4/259:01 pmSFO - NLA
2 stops29h 54mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/212:45 pmNLA - SFO
4 stops36h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/16$2,206
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/225:05 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop36h 30mEmirates
Mon 4/289:35 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Deal found 4/16$2,207
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 6/1312:40 pmSFO - NLA
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/284:20 pmNLA - SFO
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$2,270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/3010:20 amSFO - LUN
2 stops42h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/62:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops32h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$2,620

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Zambia that are best for you.

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San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

3:55 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops62h 05m

Lusaka

Tue 9/16

9:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,395

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

8:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Lusaka

Tue 9/16

2:15 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,458

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

10:45 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops33h 40m

Lusaka

Sat 5/24

6:15 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops29h 16m

$1,644

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

$1,751

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

10:45 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops33h 40m

Lusaka

Sat 6/7

6:15 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$2,066

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

3:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Lusaka

Fri 6/6

4:00 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops30h 35m

$2,161

San FranciscoNdola

SFO - NLA

SFONLA

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

12:40 pm-11:55 am

2 stops38h 15m

Ndola

Sat 6/28

4:20 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$2,270

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

5:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Lusaka

Sat 5/24

9:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$2,351

San FranciscoNdola

SFO - NLA

SFONLA

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

9:00 pm-11:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

Ndola

Sat 6/28

4:20 pm-3:24 pm

3 stops32h 04m

$2,528

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

10:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Lusaka

Fri 6/6

2:15 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$2,620

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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 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Zambia, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Air France and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

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
3,200 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

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
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

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
3,554 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

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
3,769 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Zambia?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Zambia, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $4,005. Users have also found prices from $4,894 and $6,799 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Zambia?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Ndola or San Francisco - Livingstone, San Francisco - Lusaka is the most popular route from San Francisco to Zambia.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Zambia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zambia (average of $984). Flying from San Francisco 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Zambia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,143Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,793Average$2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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