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$1,017+ Cheap flights from Lusaka (LUN) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — LAX
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lusaka to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Lusaka to California flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,409
(KLM)

One-way from

$1,017
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,506
From Lusaka to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Lusaka to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lusaka to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops29h 10mKLM
Sun 11/161:55 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops33h 20mKLM
Deal found 9/12$1,409
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 11/126:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops29h 10mAir France
Sun 11/163:40 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops41h 20mAir France
Deal found 9/13$1,428
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 11/111:40 amLUN - SFO
2 stops49h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/166:50 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops43h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,710
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 11/123:45 pmLUN - SFO
3 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/1611:20 pmSFO - LUN
3 stops40h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,784
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 11/129:20 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 30mEmirates
Sun 11/163:40 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop36h 40mEmirates
Deal found 9/13$1,993
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:45 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 11/163:00 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop38h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/12$2,031

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lusaka to California that are best for you.

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Lusaka

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 11/12

6:15 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops29h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

1:55 pm-9:15 am

2 stops33h 20m

$1,409

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 11/12

6:15 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops29h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

3:40 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops41h 20m

$1,428

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Tue 11/11

1:40 am-4:45 pm

2 stops49h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

6:50 pm-12:40 am

2 stops43h 50m

$1,710

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 11/12

3:45 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops33h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

11:20 pm-1:20 am

3 stops40h 00m

$1,784

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 11/12

9:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

3:40 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$1,993

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 11/12

2:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop31h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

3:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$2,031

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Thu 1/22

3:10 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,017

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 1/21

2:10 am-10:42 am

3 stops42h 32m

$1,025

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Thu 1/22

9:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,229

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Thu 1/1

2:10 am-2:12 pm

3 stops46h 02m

$1,414

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Deals found on 9/12

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LUN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Lusaka 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 September 15, 2025.

When flying from Lusaka to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lusaka to California, such as United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lusaka to California?

    Lusaka (LUN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Lusaka to California. It is only a 12.2 mi journey to Lusaka (LUN) from Lusaka’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Lusaka to California?

    A quick flight from Lusaka to California can take about 29h 10m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,409. The distance from Lusaka to California is about 10076 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lusaka to California (average of $246). Flying from Lusaka to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 Lusaka to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,183Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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