Zambia

$932+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LUN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Zambia

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 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 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 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 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
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/810:35 am
SFO
-
LUN
2 stops41h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 2/289:20 pm
LUN
-
SFO
2 stops52h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,455
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 3/134:00 pm
SFO
-
LUN
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/207:30 am
LUN
-
SFO
2 stops39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,470
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/103:55 pm
SFO
-
LUN
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/202:15 pm
LUN
-
SFO
2 stops56h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,475

Find 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 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

February

Average price

$1,645
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Lusaka flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Zambia
One-way flight from San Francisco to Zambia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco 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

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

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

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

3:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Lusaka

Wed 5/20

2:15 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops56h 20m

$1,475

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

10:35 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Lusaka

Wed 5/20

3:10 pm-8:37 pm

3 stops38h 27m

$1,477

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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 January 29, 2026.
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.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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

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  • 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 31h 45m. 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.

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  • 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

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,161Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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