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$959+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LUN
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mar. 8/19
mar. 8/26
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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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,211
(Air France)

One-way from

$959
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,721
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 agosto 14, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
jue. 9/118:25 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops32h 05mAir France
mar. 9/162:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops31h 35mAir France
Deal found 8/13$1,211
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
vie. 10/317:45 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops43h 55mTurkish Airlines
mar. 11/41:40 amLUN - LAX
2 stops43h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,250
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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. 9/273:55 pmSFO - LUN
3 stops62h 05mQatar Airways
sáb. 10/49:25 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,281
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
lun. 11/103:10 pmLAX - LUN
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
lun. 11/172:15 pmLUN - LAX
2 stops32h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/11$1,284
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
jue. 9/114:20 pmLAX - LUN
1 stop37h 05mQatar Airways
jue. 9/187:30 amLUN - LAX
2 stops39h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12$1,287
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/314:10 pmLAX - LUN
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
mié. 11/52:45 pmLUN - LAX
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12$1,297
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
lun. 11/108:00 amLAX - LUN
3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
dom. 11/162:10 amLUN - LAX
3 stops32h 23mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/11$1,318
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
dom. 11/26:45 pmLAX - LUN
2 stops43h 55mTurkish Airlines
dom. 11/161:40 amLUN - LAX
2 stops43h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,332
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/312:30 pmLAX - LUN
3 stops49h 50mEthiopian Air
mar. 11/42:10 amLUN - LAX
3 stops32h 23mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$1,361
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
dom. 11/23:10 pmLAX - LUN
1 stop37h 50mQatar Airways
lun. 11/174:00 pmLUN - LAX
3 stops30h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,362
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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. 9/276:15 amSFO - LUN
3 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air
vie. 10/32:10 amLUN - SFO
3 stops40h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/13$1,371
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
jue. 9/113:55 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop37h 30mQatar Airways
mar. 9/162:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/14$1,412

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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 agosto 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zambia that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Zambia

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

jue. 9/11

8:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Lusaka

mar. 9/16

2:15 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,211

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

vie. 10/31

7:45 pm-12:40 am

2 stops43h 55m

Lusaka

mar. 11/4

1:40 am-11:10 am

2 stops43h 30m

$1,250

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

lun. 11/10

1:05 pm-12:40 am

2 stops25h 35m

Lusaka

dom. 11/16

1:40 am-11:10 am

2 stops43h 30m

$1,264

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

vie. 2/6

6:45 pm-12:40 am

2 stops43h 55m

Lusaka

jue. 2/19

1:40 am-4:50 pm

2 stops49h 10m

$1,264

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

sáb. 9/27

3:55 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops62h 05m

Lusaka

sáb. 10/4

9:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,281

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

lun. 11/10

3:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Lusaka

lun. 11/17

2:15 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,284

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

jue. 9/11

4:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop37h 05m

Lusaka

jue. 9/18

7:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops39h 30m

$1,287

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

dom. 11/2

3:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Lusaka

lun. 11/17

2:15 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,287

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

vie. 10/31

4:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Lusaka

mié. 11/5

2:45 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,297

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

lun. 11/10

8:00 am-1:20 am

3 stops31h 20m

Lusaka

dom. 11/16

2:10 am-12:33 am

3 stops32h 23m

$1,318

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Best time to book a flight from California to Zambia

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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 $1,958). 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 agosto 14, 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.

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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 $959 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $1,232 and RwandAir from $1,374 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 agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$753Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$1,130Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,143Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,158Average$1,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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