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 Los Angeles to Lusaka takes 31h 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from Ontario to Lusaka takes 33h 50m 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Zambia?

Qatar Airways, Air France, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from California to Zambia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Zambia?

Prices for flights from California to Zambia are refreshed on a daily basis.

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There are 2 operators available for flights from California to Zambia as of May 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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11:00 pm - 9:40 am

SFO

LUN

49h 40m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 8:20 pm

LUN

SFO

39h 05m

2 stops

$1,387KLM

Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 9

8:10 pm - 7:00 pm

SFO

LUN

37h 50m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 6:00 pm

LUN

SFO

36h 45m

2 stops

$1,451Air France

Sun, Jun 7 - Tue, Jun 16

6:00 am - 7:50 am

ONT

LUN

39h 50m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 6:13 pm

LUN

ONT

37h 28m

2 stops

$1,481Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

7:55 pm - 7:50 am

SJC

LUN

49h 55m

2 stops

9:55 pm - 7:54 pm

LUN

SJC

31h 59m

2 stops

$1,488Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

6:25 pm - 7:00 pm

LAX

LUN

39h 35m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 11:40 am

LUN

LAX

30h 25m

2 stops

$1,540Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23

8:10 pm - 7:00 pm

SFO

LUN

37h 50m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 8:20 pm

LUN

SFO

39h 05m

2 stops

$1,549Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 9

7:00 am - 1:10 pm

ONT

LUN

45h 10m

2 stops

2:10 am - 10:09 pm

LUN

ONT

52h 59m

3 stops

$2,105Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 11

7:00 am - 12:35 pm

SFO

NLA

43h 35m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 10:19 am

NLA

SFO

54h 59m

2 stops

$2,257United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

8:45 am - 12:35 pm

SFO

NLA

41h 50m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 10:19 am

NLA

SFO

54h 59m

2 stops

$2,357United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

10:35 pm - 11:55 am

SFO

NLA

27h 20m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 1:11 pm

NLA

SFO

34h 26m

4 stops

$2,468Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

Ethiopian Air flights from California to Zambia

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 12

SFO12:55 amSan Francisco

27h 15m

2 stops

LUN1:10 pmLusaka

Sep 23

LUN3:10 pmLusaka

33h 31m

3 stops

SFO3:41 pmSan Francisco

$1,732

Ethiopian Air

Sep 23

LAX7:59 amLos Angeles

32h 21m

3 stops

LUN1:20 amLusaka

Oct 12

LUN3:10 pmLusaka

33h 14m

3 stops

LAX3:24 pmLos Angeles

$1,915

Ethiopian Air

Nov 4

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

28h 35m

2 stops

LUN1:10 pmLusaka

Nov 8

LUN3:10 pmLusaka

32h 01m

3 stops

SFO1:11 pmSan Francisco

$2,073

Emirates flights from California to Zambia

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Emirates

Sep 10

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles

36h 55m

1 stop

LUN2:35 pmLusaka

Sep 14

LUN9:35 pmLusaka

25h 40m

1 stop

LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles

$1,906

Emirates

Jul 16

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles

36h 55m

1 stop

LUN2:35 pmLusaka

Aug 20

LUN9:35 pmLusaka

25h 40m

1 stop

LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles

$2,016

Emirates

Sep 13

SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco

36h 30m

1 stop

LUN2:35 pmLusaka

Sep 23

LUN9:35 pmLusaka

25h 25m

1 stop

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

$2,136

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San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

11:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops49h 40m

Lusaka

Tue 6/9

2:15 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,387

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

8:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 6/16

2:15 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,451

OntarioLusaka

ONT - LUN

ONTLUN

Ontario

Wed 11/4

6:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops39h 50m

Lusaka

Sun 11/8

2:45 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops37h 28m

$1,481

San JoseLusaka

SJC - LUN

SJCLUN

San Jose

Tue 11/3

7:55 pm-7:50 am

2 stops49h 55m

Lusaka

Sat 11/7

9:55 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,488

Los AngelesLusaka

LAX - LUN

LAXLUN

Los Angeles

Tue 6/16

6:25 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Lusaka

Tue 6/23

2:15 pm-11:40 am

2 stops30h 25m

$1,540

San FranciscoLusaka

SFO - LUN

SFOLUN

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

8:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 6/9

2:15 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,549

OntarioLusaka

ONT - LUN

ONTLUN

Ontario

Wed 9/23

7:00 am-1:10 pm

2 stops45h 10m

Lusaka

Sun 10/11

2:10 am-10:09 pm

3 stops52h 59m

$2,105

San FranciscoNdola

SFO - NLA

SFONLA

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

7:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Ndola

Sun 11/8

1:20 pm-10:19 am

2 stops54h 59m

$2,257

San FranciscoNdola

SFO - NLA

SFONLA

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

8:45 am-12:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Ndola

Sun 11/8

1:20 pm-10:19 am

2 stops54h 59m

$2,357

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San FranciscoNdola

SFO - NLA

SFONLA

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

10:35 pm-11:55 am

2 stops27h 20m

Ndola

Sun 11/8

12:45 pm-1:11 pm

4 stops34h 26m

$2,468

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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 $1,098. The month of October is another great option to travel to Zambia, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,102.

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Zambia?
There are 2 operators available for flights from California to Zambia as of May 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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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,132	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,193	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,356 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights

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