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$1,131+ Cheap flights from Zambia to San Francisco (SFO)

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — SFO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Zambia to San Francisco

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Round-trip from

$1,382
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$1,131
(United Airlines)
From Zambia to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Zambia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zambia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 8/242:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops32h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1610:35 amSFO - LUN
2 stops43h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,382
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 stops27h 35mKLM
Sun 11/163:50 pmSFO - LUN
3 stops63h 35mKLM
Deal found 7/30$1,422
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 20mAir France
Sun 11/163:50 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops41h 10mAir France
Deal found 7/29$1,428
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 10/102:10 amLUN - SFO
3 stops42h 43mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/186:00 amSFO - LUN
3 stops34h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/31$1,658
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/262:05 amLUN - SFO
2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/146:45 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops45h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,687
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 10/119:25 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 10/1811:59 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops53h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,851
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 10/119:35 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Sat 10/185:05 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop36h 30mEmirates
Deal found 7/31$1,953

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zambia to San Francisco that are best for you.

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LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Sun 8/24

2:15 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops32h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

10:35 am-2:35 pm

2 stops43h 00m

$1,382

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 11/12

6:15 pm-11:50 am

2 stops27h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

3:50 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops63h 35m

$1,422

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 11/12

6:15 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops29h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

3:50 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$1,428

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Fri 10/10

2:10 am-11:53 am

3 stops42h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-1:20 am

3 stops34h 20m

$1,658

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Tue 8/26

2:05 am-4:40 pm

2 stops47h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

6:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops45h 20m

$1,687

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Sat 10/11

9:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

11:59 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops53h 26m

$1,851

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Sat 10/11

9:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

5:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop36h 30m

$1,953

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 8/13

2:15 pm-1:49 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,131

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Wed 8/13

2:15 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops33h 24m

$1,249

LusakaSan Francisco

LUN - SFO

LUNSFO

Lusaka

Tue 8/12

2:10 am-9:38 am

3 stops40h 28m

$1,294

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Deals found on 7/29

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When flying from Zambia to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zambia to San Francisco, such as Emirates, KLM, and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,131. Ethiopian Air flights start at $1,294 while deals on Air France start at $1,296 one-way.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Zambia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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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