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$849+ Cheap flights from California to Zambia

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LUN
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Cheap flight deals from California to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated noviembre 5, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,192
(KLM)

One-way from

$849
(Kiwi.com)

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January

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February

Average price

$1,298
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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 noviembre 5, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
lun. 12/151:05 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops25h 35mTurkish Airlines
dom. 12/211:40 amLUN - LAX
2 stops49h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,458
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
sáb. 11/1511:30 pmLAX - LUN
3 stops29h 10mEthiopian Air
mié. 12/313:10 pmLUN - LAX
3 stops43h 49mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/5$1,963
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
lun. 12/151:05 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/223:10 pmLUN - LAX
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,968
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
lun. 11/311:20 pmSFO - LUN
3 stops29h 20mEthiopian Air
jue. 12/41:35 pmLUN - SFO
4 stops36h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4$2,032
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
lun. 12/153:10 pmLAX - LUN
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
lun. 12/222:15 pmLUN - LAX
2 stops32h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/3$2,083
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/311:20 pmSFO - LUN
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/42:40 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$2,123
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/1511:30 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/313:10 pmLUN - LAX
3 stops38h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$2,196
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/1511:25 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops53h 35mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/312:45 pmLUN - LAX
2 stops34h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$2,248

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Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

jue. 3/12

2:45 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 55m

Lusaka

lun. 3/16

2:15 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,255

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

jue. 3/12

2:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 45m

Lusaka

lun. 3/16

2:15 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,255

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

vie. 2/6

9:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops50h 35m

Lusaka

dom. 3/1

2:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,263

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

dom. 3/15

2:55 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Livingstone

jue. 3/19

6:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,302

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

jue. 4/30

12:50 pm-1:10 am

2 stops27h 20m

Lusaka

vie. 5/8

2:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops47h 35m

$1,335

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

vie. 3/13

7:20 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Lusaka

dom. 3/22

6:15 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,409

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

lun. 12/15

1:05 pm-12:40 am

2 stops25h 35m

Lusaka

dom. 12/21

1:40 am-4:50 pm

2 stops49h 10m

$1,458

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

vie. 3/13

4:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Lusaka

dom. 3/22

2:15 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops56h 35m

$1,459

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/14

9:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops55h 45m

Lusaka

sáb. 2/21

2:15 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,560

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

jue. 4/30

9:30 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops34h 55m

Lusaka

sáb. 5/9

6:15 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops35h 58m

$1,598

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zambia (average of $781). Flying from California to Zambia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,738). 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 noviembre 5, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from California to Zambia by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Zambia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Zambia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Zambia flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Zambia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Zambia?

    KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Kenya Airways can get you from California to Zambia in just under 27h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 35m. The distance from California to Zambia 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 California to Zambia that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zambia (average of $781). Flying from California to Zambia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,738). 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 noviembre 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$753Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,107Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,203Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$1,718Average$2,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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