$1,047+ Cheap flights from Zambia 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — LAX
Jan 3 — Jan 101
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Zambia to CaliforniaExplore 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 December 4, 2025.
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This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/215:05 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops52h 45mKLM
Thu 1/221:55 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops37h 35mKLM
Deal found 12/2![KLM logo]()
$1,431
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/212:45 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops38h 51mQatar Airways
Thu 1/223:00 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop38h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,034
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/213:10 pmLUN - SFO
3 stops53h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/229:16 amSFO - LUN
3 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,162
Find flight deals from Zambia to California
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Zambia to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $2,105 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $1,047 (Kiwi.com) |
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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 December 4, 2025.
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Zambia
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California
Route
Depart
Return
Price
LusakaSan Francisco
LUN - SFO
LUNSFO
Lusaka
Sat 1/10
1:30 pm-12:50 pm
2 stops57h 20m
San Francisco
Sat 1/17
3:40 pm-9:35 pm
2 stops43h 55m
$2,105
LusakaSan Francisco
LUN - SFO
LUNSFO
Lusaka
Sat 1/10
9:55 pm-12:40 pm
1 stop24h 45m
San Francisco
Thu 1/15
3:00 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop38h 00m
$2,210
LusakaSan Francisco
LUN - SFO
LUNSFO
Lusaka
Sat 1/10
1:30 pm-12:50 pm
2 stops57h 20m
San Francisco
Thu 1/15
3:40 pm-12:40 pm
2 stops35h 00m
$2,231
LusakaSan Francisco
LUN - SFO
LUNSFO
Lusaka
Sat 1/10
9:55 pm-12:40 pm
1 stop24h 45m
San Francisco
Fri 1/16
3:00 pm-7:50 am
1 stop30h 50m
$2,323
LusakaSan Francisco
LUN - SFO
LUNSFO
Lusaka
Sat 1/10
2:15 pm-12:50 pm
2 stops56h 35m
San Francisco
Fri 1/16
3:40 pm-1:30 pm
2 stops59h 50m
$2,411
LusakaSan Francisco
LUN - SFO
LUNSFO
Lusaka
Sat 1/10
9:55 pm-12:40 pm
1 stop24h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 1/17
3:00 pm-2:20 pm
2 stops61h 20m
$2,432
LusakaSan Francisco
LUN - SFO
LUNSFO
Lusaka
Sat 1/10
2:15 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops64h 45m
San Francisco
Fri 1/16
11:20 pm-1:20 am
3 stops40h 00m
$2,491
LusakaSan Francisco
LUN - SFO
LUNSFO
Lusaka
Thu 12/11
1:55 am-9:11 pm
3 stops53h 16m
$1,047
LusakaSan Francisco
LUN - SFO
LUNSFO
Lusaka
Thu 12/11
1:40 am-11:05 am
2 stops43h 25m
$1,094
LusakaSan Francisco
LUN - SFO
LUNSFO
Lusaka
Fri 12/12
2:45 pm-12:40 pm
1 stop31h 55m
$1,737
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Reviews of airlines servicing California
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See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Zambia to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,183 | Average$1,407 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |