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$932+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LUN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Zambia

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 January 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/13:55 pm
SFO
-
LUN
2 stops37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/99:25 pm
LUN
-
SFO
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,157
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/134:10 pm
LAX
-
LUN
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/203:10 pm
LUN
-
LAX
3 stops31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,215
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/206:50 pm
SFO
-
LUN
2 stops43h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 2/261:40 am
LUN
-
SFO
2 stops43h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,215
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 5/106:45 pm
SFO
-
LUN
2 stops45h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/192:10 am
LUN
-
SFO
2 stops47h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,217
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/137:50 pm
SFO
-
LUN
2 stops43h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/191:40 am
LUN
-
SFO
2 stops43h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,255
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 10/257:45 pm
LAX
-
LUN
2 stops43h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/221:40 am
LUN
-
LAX
2 stops49h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,288
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/206:45 pm
SFO
-
LUN
2 stops45h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/112:10 am
LUN
-
SFO
2 stops41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,331
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 8/64:20 pm
LAX
-
LUN
1 stop37h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/143:10 pm
LUN
-
LAX
3 stops31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,332
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:45 pm
SFO
-
LUN
2 stops45h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/112:10 am
LUN
-
SFO
2 stops41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,371
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/203:00 pm
SFO
-
LUN
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 2/277:30 am
LUN
-
SFO
2 stops39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,430
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 5/109:00 pm
SFO
-
LUN
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/2010:00 am
LUN
-
SFO
3 stops44h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,441
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/162:55 pm
SFO
-
NLA
3 stops39h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/224:15 pm
NLA
-
SFO
3 stops32h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,448

Find flight deals from California to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,157
(oojo)

One-way from

$932
(Gurufare)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,337
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zambia that are best for you.

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San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

3:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

Lusaka

Sat 5/9

3:10 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops55h 25m

$1,157

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

6:50 pm-12:40 am

2 stops43h 50m

Lusaka

Thu 2/26

1:40 am-11:05 am

2 stops43h 25m

$1,215

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

4:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Lusaka

Fri 3/20

3:10 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops31h 40m

$1,215

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

6:45 pm-1:10 am

2 stops45h 25m

Lusaka

Tue 5/19

2:10 am-4:40 pm

2 stops47h 30m

$1,217

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

7:50 pm-12:40 am

2 stops43h 50m

Lusaka

Thu 3/19

1:40 am-12:05 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,255

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

9:00 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops35h 25m

Lusaka

Wed 5/20

10:00 am-9:13 pm

3 stops44h 13m

$1,441

San FranciscoNdola

SFO - NLA

SFONLA

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

2:55 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops39h 30m

Ndola

Sun 3/22

4:15 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops32h 25m

$1,448

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

10:35 am-2:20 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Lusaka

Sat 2/28

9:20 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops52h 10m

$1,455

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Thu 6/4

2:00 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Lusaka

Fri 6/12

6:15 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 25m

$1,468

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

4:00 pm-7:50 am

1 stop30h 50m

Lusaka

Fri 3/20

7:30 am-1:40 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,470

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zambia (average of $1,105). 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from California to Zambia?

    Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Kenya Airways can get you from California to Zambia in just under 31h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 05m. 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.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zambia (average of $1,105). 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 2 airlines flying from California to Zambia

Discover the top 2 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,107Average$1,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,193Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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