How long is the flight from California to Zambia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Zambia you fly into. For example, flying from San Francisco to Lusaka takes 31h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Jose to Lusaka takes 39h 33m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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There are 2 operators available for flights from California to Zambia as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Zambia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Zambia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zambia?

The required travel and health documents for your Zambia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zambia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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4:20 pm - 2:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-LUN Lusaka

61h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

9:25 pm - 8:50 amLUN Lusaka-LAX Los Angeles

44h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,360Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

3:55 pm - 8:35 amSFO San Francisco-LUN Lusaka

31h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 pm - 1:35 pmLUN Lusaka-SFO San Francisco

31h 25m3 stops Harare Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,366Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

8:10 pm - 9:10 amSFO San Francisco-LUN Lusaka

52h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:05 pm - 11:45 amLUN Lusaka-SFO San Francisco

51h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,374Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

6:55 pm - 1:05 amLAX Los Angeles-LUN Lusaka

44h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:15 pm - 11:45 amLUN Lusaka-LAX Los Angeles

55h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,398Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Feb 23

8:23 am - 2:25 pmSFO San Francisco-LUN Lusaka

45h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 pm - 1:35 pmLUN Lusaka-SFO San Francisco

55h 25m3 stops Harare Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,437Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

1:50 pm - 9:40 amLAX Los Angeles-LUN Lusaka

34h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:15 pm - 2:45 pmLUN Lusaka-LAX Los Angeles

33h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,513KLM

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

1:50 pm - 9:40 amLAX Los Angeles-LUN Lusaka

34h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:15 pm - 11:40 amLUN Lusaka-LAX Los Angeles

30h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,565Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

3:28 pm - 8:35 amSFO San Francisco-LUN Lusaka

32h 07m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 pm - 1:35 pmLUN Lusaka-SFO San Francisco

31h 25m3 stops Harare Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,571Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

5:00 pm - 8:35 amSFO San Francisco-LUN Lusaka

30h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 pm - 1:35 pmLUN Lusaka-SFO San Francisco

31h 25m3 stops Harare Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,600Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

4:20 pm - 2:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-LUN Lusaka

37h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:15 pm - 2:00 pmLUN Lusaka-LAX Los Angeles

56h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,654Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

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RwandAir

Dec 17

SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco

61h 20m

2 stops

LUN2:20 pmLusaka

Jan 1

LUN3:10 pmLusaka

31h 30m

3 stops

SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

$2,703

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Dec 10

SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco

61h 20m

2 stops

LUN2:20 pmLusaka

Jan 1

LUN3:10 pmLusaka

31h 30m

3 stops

SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

$2,753

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British Airways

Nov 11

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

57h 10m

2 stops

NLA12:35 pmNdola

Dec 3

NLA1:20 pmNdola

35h 35m

2 stops

SFO2:55 pmSan Francisco

$2,250

British Airways

Dec 19

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

34h 05m

2 stops

LUN1:30 pmLusaka

Jan 15

LUN6:15 pmLusaka

34h 30m

2 stops

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

$2,577

British Airways

Dec 19

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

34h 05m

2 stops

LUN1:30 pmLusaka

Jan 13

LUN2:15 pmLusaka

38h 30m

2 stops

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

$2,606

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Los AngelesLusaka

LAX Los Angeles - LUN Lusaka

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Tue 9/22

4:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops61h 00m

Lusaka

Tue 9/29

9:25 pm-8:50 am

2 stops44h 25m

$1,360

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO San Francisco - LUN Lusaka

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Mon 10/19

3:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 40m

Lusaka

Fri 10/23

3:10 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops31h 25m

$1,366

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO San Francisco - LUN Lusaka

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

8:10 pm-9:10 am

2 stops52h 00m

Lusaka

Sun 9/27

5:05 pm-11:45 am

2 stops51h 40m

$1,374

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX Los Angeles - LUN Lusaka

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Tue 11/24

6:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops44h 10m

Lusaka

Tue 2/23

2:15 pm-11:45 am

2 stops55h 30m

$1,398

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO San Francisco - LUN Lusaka

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

8:23 am-2:25 pm

2 stops45h 02m

Lusaka

Sun 9/13

3:10 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops55h 25m

$1,437

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX Los Angeles - LUN Lusaka

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

1:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 9/8

2:15 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,513

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX Los Angeles - LUN Lusaka

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

1:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 50m

Lusaka

Thu 10/1

2:15 pm-11:40 am

2 stops30h 25m

$1,565

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO San Francisco - LUN Lusaka

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Mon 10/19

3:28 pm-8:35 am

2 stops32h 07m

Lusaka

Fri 10/23

3:10 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops31h 25m

$1,571

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San FranciscoLusaka

SFO San Francisco - LUN Lusaka

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

5:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

Lusaka

Fri 10/23

3:10 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops31h 25m

$1,600

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX Los Angeles - LUN Lusaka

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

4:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop37h 05m

Lusaka

Tue 9/8

2:15 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops56h 45m

$1,654

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zambia?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Zambia from California, with most prices found around $1,230. The month of February is another great option to travel to Zambia, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,274.

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There are 2 operators available for flights from California to Zambia as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Zambia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Zambia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zambia?
The required travel and health documents for your Zambia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zambia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,193	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,480 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights

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