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$848+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LUN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,150
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$848
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,738
From California to Zambia
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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 September 11, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/61:40 pmLAX - LUN
1 stop26h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/212:05 amLUN - LAX
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,150
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/63:55 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops37h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 10/219:25 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,152
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/63:55 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 10/193:00 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops55h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,179
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/56:45 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop45h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/192:05 amLUN - SFO
1 stop47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/292:05 pmLAX - LUN
1 stop25h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/41:40 amLUN - LAX
1 stop49h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,199
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/73:55 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops61h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 10/219:25 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,206
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 11/173:40 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops41h 20mAir France
Thu 11/202:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops33h 10mAir France
Deal found 9/11$1,212
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 10/297:20 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops36h 10mAir France
Wed 11/52:15 pmLUN - LAX
2 stops35h 50mAir France
Deal found 9/11$1,222
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/63:55 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 10/223:00 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,232
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:40 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/161:40 amLUN - SFO
1 stop49h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,234
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/61:40 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops26h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/181:40 amLUN - LAX
2 stops43h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,238
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:40 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/212:05 amLUN - SFO
2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,251

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zambia that are best for you.

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Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

2:05 pm-12:40 am

1 stop25h 35m

Lusaka

Tue 11/4

1:40 am-4:50 pm

1 stop49h 10m

$1,199

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

7:20 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Lusaka

Wed 11/5

2:15 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,241

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

4:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Lusaka

Wed 11/5

2:45 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,268

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

12:40 pm-1:05 am

2 stops27h 25m

Lusaka

Thu 10/16

2:05 am-10:35 am

2 stops41h 30m

$1,286

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

12:40 pm-1:05 am

2 stops27h 25m

Lusaka

Thu 10/23

2:05 am-10:35 am

2 stops41h 30m

$1,321

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

12:40 pm-1:05 am

2 stops27h 25m

Lusaka

Thu 11/13

1:40 am-4:45 pm

2 stops49h 05m

$1,321

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

12:40 pm-1:05 am

2 stops27h 25m

Lusaka

Thu 10/23

2:05 am-10:35 am

2 stops41h 30m

$1,321

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

6:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops45h 20m

Lusaka

Tue 11/18

1:40 am-11:05 am

2 stops43h 25m

$1,321

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Mon 10/6

1:40 pm-1:05 am

2 stops26h 25m

Lusaka

Sun 11/16

1:40 am-11:10 am

2 stops43h 30m

$1,338

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

6:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops45h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 10/16

2:05 am-10:35 am

2 stops41h 30m

$1,341

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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 $1,958). 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 September 11, 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.

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?

    Turkish Airlines, Air France, and Qatar Airways can get you from California to Zambia in just under 25h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 35m. The distance from California to Zambia is about 10001 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $861 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $879 and Turkish Airlines from $926 one-way.

  • 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.

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

    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, 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 $1,958). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$753Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$1,130Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,143Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,158Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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