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$767+ Cheap flights from California to Zambia

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LAX — LUN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,236
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$767
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,770
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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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 12/11:05 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops25h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/91:40 amLUN - LAX
2 stops49h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,236
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/11$1,320
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 9/13:55 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 9/44:00 pmLUN - SFO
3 stops54h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,394
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/104:20 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops36h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 8/239:25 pmLUN - LAX
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,441
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/1110:45 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops29h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/152:10 amLUN - SFO
3 stops40h 02mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,480
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 12/111:30 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops39h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/92:10 amLUN - LAX
3 stops46h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,636
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 12/13:35 pmLAX - LUN
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Wed 12/109:20 pmLUN - LAX
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Deal found 6/10$1,775
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:00 pmSFO - LVI
2 stops50h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 11/306:00 pmLVI - SFO
2 stops28h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,783
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 9/17:05 amSFO - LUN
2 stops41h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 9/312:45 amLUN - SFO
3 stops32h 02mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,865
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/235:05 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/42:10 amLUN - SFO
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,889
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/1710:24 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/53:10 pmLUN - LAX
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,895
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/211:00 pmSJC - LUN
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/299:35 pmLUN - SJC
2 stops34h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,110

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zambia that are best for you.

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California

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Zambia

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Return

Price

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

1:05 pm-12:40 am

2 stops25h 35m

Lusaka

Tue 12/9

1:40 am-4:50 pm

2 stops49h 10m

$1,236

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

$1,320

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

3:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

Lusaka

Thu 9/4

4:00 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops54h 35m

$1,394

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Sun 8/10

4:20 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Lusaka

Sat 8/23

9:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,441

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

$1,480

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

11:30 pm-1:20 am

2 stops39h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 12/9

2:10 am-3:09 pm

3 stops46h 59m

$1,636

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

3:35 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Lusaka

Wed 12/10

9:20 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,775

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

9:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops50h 40m

Livingstone

Sun 11/30

6:00 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,783

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

7:05 am-9:10 am

2 stops41h 05m

Lusaka

Wed 9/3

12:45 am-11:47 pm

3 stops32h 02m

$1,865

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

5:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Lusaka

Mon 8/4

2:10 am-2:00 pm

2 stops44h 50m

$1,889

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zambia (average of $984). Flying from California 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.

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 June 12, 2025.

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

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air France and Qatar Airways from California to Zambia to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
8,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,848 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $782 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from $837 and Qatar Airways from $1,121 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Zambia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zambia (average of $984). Flying from California 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$753Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,107Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,130Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,143Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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