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$1,481+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zambia

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LUN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Zambia

Best flights from San Francisco to Zambia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Zambia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/318:30 amSFO - LUN
2 stops43h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/72:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,481
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/288:40 pmSFO - LVI
2 stops29h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 2/11:15 pmLVI - SFO
2 stops35h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$1,548
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 1/3110:52 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops28h 18mEthiopian Air
Sat 2/73:10 pmLUN - SFO
3 stops34h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$1,987
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/43:40 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops31h 50mEmirates
Sun 3/89:20 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop25h 30mEmirates
Deal found 12/15$2,133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/410:35 amSFO - LUN
2 stops41h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/82:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops34h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,763
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2910:35 amSFO - NLA
2 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/11:20 pmNLA - SFO
2 stops32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,817
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 3/411:20 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops27h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/83:10 pmLUN - SFO
3 stops57h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$2,131
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:30 amSFO - NLA
2 stops42h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/231:20 pmNLA - SFO
2 stops34h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,817
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 2/1910:40 pmSFO - NLA
3 stops30h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/234:20 pmNLA - SFO
3 stops33h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$2,207
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 1/2910:35 pmSFO - NLA
3 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 2/112:45 pmNLA - SFO
4 stops36h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$2,722
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/193:00 pmSFO - NLA
2 stops59h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 1/291:20 pmNLA - SFO
2 stops57h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$6,938
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/183:00 pmSFO - NLA
2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 1/291:20 pmNLA - SFO
2 stops57h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$7,080
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 1/193:00 pmSFO - NLA
2 stops59h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 1/281:20 pmNLA - SFO
2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$7,227
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 1/193:00 pmSFO - NLA
2 stops59h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 1/261:20 pmNLA - SFO
2 stops57h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$7,292
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/183:00 pmSFO - NLA
2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 1/281:20 pmNLA - SFO
2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$7,370

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Zambia

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Round-trip from

$1,481
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Average price

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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 December 18, 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

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

8:30 am-1:30 pm

2 stops43h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 2/7

2:15 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops33h 24m

$1,481

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

8:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Livingstone

Sun 2/1

1:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,548

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

10:35 am-2:20 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Lusaka

Sun 3/8

2:15 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,763

San FranciscoNdola

SFO - NLA

SFONLA

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

10:35 am-12:35 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Ndola

Sun 2/1

1:20 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,817

San FranciscoNdola

SFO - NLA

SFONLA

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

8:30 am-12:35 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Ndola

Mon 2/23

1:20 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops34h 18m

$1,817

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

10:52 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops28h 18m

Lusaka

Sat 2/7

3:10 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops34h 25m

$1,987

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

11:20 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Lusaka

Sun 3/8

3:10 pm-3:48 pm

3 stops57h 38m

$2,131

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

3:40 pm-9:30 am

2 stops31h 50m

Lusaka

Sun 3/8

9:20 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$2,133

San FranciscoNdola

SFO - NLA

SFONLA

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

10:40 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops30h 50m

Ndola

Mon 2/23

4:20 pm-3:48 pm

3 stops33h 28m

$2,207

San FranciscoNdola

SFO - NLA

SFONLA

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

10:35 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops30h 55m

Ndola

Sun 2/1

12:45 pm-3:35 pm

4 stops36h 50m

$2,722

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Deals found on 12/17

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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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Zambia at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways 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
3,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

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
3,686 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

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 28h 18m. 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 - Mfuwe or San Francisco - Ndola, San Francisco - Lusaka 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.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Zambia

Discover the top airline 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,408Average$2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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