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$729+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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.
SFO — LUN
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Tue 9/2
Tue 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated August 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,211
(Air France)

One-way from

$729
(Air France)

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December

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September
From San Francisco to Zambia
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 28, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 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 8/28$1,211
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 9/113:55 pmSFO - LUN
1 stop37h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 9/162:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/28$1,418
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Thu 9/1110:45 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops29h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/163:10 pmLUN - SFO
3 stops33h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/27$1,478
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/276:30 pmSFO - LVI
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/102:00 pmLVI - SFO
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,572
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Tue 10/286:30 pmSFO - LVI
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/102:00 pmLVI - SFO
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,598
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/276:30 pmSFO - LVI
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/81:15 pmLVI - SFO
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,602
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Tue 10/289:40 pmSFO - LVI
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/81:15 pmLVI - SFO
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,636
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/279:40 pmSFO - LVI
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/91:15 pmLVI - SFO
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,648
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:30 pmSFO - LVI
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/72:00 pmLVI - SFO
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,662
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Tue 10/289:40 pmSFO - LVI
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/91:15 pmLVI - SFO
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,674
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:12 amSFO - LVI
3 stops42h 23mQatar Airways
Sun 11/91:15 pmLVI - SFO
2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/27$2,028
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/274:00 pmSFO - LVI
2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 11/81:15 pmLVI - SFO
3 stops37h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/27$2,113

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 August 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Zambia that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Zambia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

$1,211

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

3:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Lusaka

Tue 9/16

2:15 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,418

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

10:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Lusaka

Tue 9/16

3:10 pm-3:23 pm

3 stops33h 13m

$1,478

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:30 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Livingstone

Mon 11/10

2:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,572

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

9:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Livingstone

Mon 11/10

2:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,572

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

6:30 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Livingstone

Mon 11/10

2:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,598

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

9:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Livingstone

Sat 11/8

1:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,602

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:30 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Livingstone

Sat 11/8

1:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,602

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

9:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Livingstone

Sat 11/8

1:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,636

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

9:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Livingstone

Sun 11/9

1:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,648

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/27

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ZM?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 August 28, 2025.

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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 August 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Zambia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,611 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,611 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,611 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,611 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Zambia?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Zambia, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Zambia?

    Departing from San Francisco to Zambia will take you 29h 25m. The distance between San Francisco and Zambia is about 10076 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Zambia?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Lusaka or San Francisco - Livingstone, San Francisco - Ndola is the most popular route from San Francisco to Zambia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Zambia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Zambia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Zambia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zambia (average of $984). Flying from San Francisco to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,962). 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 San Francisco to Zambia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 August 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,143Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,408Average$2,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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