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$859+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LUN
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 12/33:40 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops38h 50mAir France
Wed 12/102:15 pmLUN - SFO
2 stops33h 10mAir France
Deal found 10/19$1,213
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 12/310:45 pmSFO - LUN
3 stops29h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/92:10 amLUN - SFO
3 stops41h 26mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/19$1,484
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 12/33:00 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops36h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 12/102:45 pmLUN - SFO
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/19$1,506
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:50 pmSFO - LUN
2 stops55h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/91:40 amLUN - SFO
1 stop43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,904

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 October 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,213
(Air France)

One-way from

$951
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,534
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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

Thu 3/12

4:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops59h 50m

Lusaka

Mon 3/16

6:15 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,419

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

6:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops53h 40m

Lusaka

Mon 4/27

7:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,428

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

4:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Lusaka

Mon 4/27

3:10 pm-3:12 pm

3 stops33h 02m

$1,458

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

10:45 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops29h 55m

Lusaka

Tue 12/9

2:10 am-9:36 am

3 stops41h 26m

$1,484

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

9:00 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops35h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 4/27

10:00 am-3:17 pm

3 stops38h 17m

$1,498

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

2:30 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$859

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

8:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$951

San FranciscoLivingstone

SFO - LVI

SFOLVI

San Francisco

Fri 12/26

9:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,090

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

3:00 pm-7:50 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,293

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Deals found on 10/20

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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 October 20, 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 October 20, 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
3,651 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

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
3,651 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,651 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

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 59h 50m. The distance between San Francisco and Zambia is about 10076 mi.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Livingstone or San Francisco - Mfuwe, 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,408Average$2,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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