How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

The average flight duration from Zambia to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Livingstone to Cape Town is 3h on average, while flying from Lusaka to Cape Town is 4h 25m on average. Cape Town is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

South African, Airlink and Proflight Zambia are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Zambia according to our data. South African is the first choice among our users, with 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Zambia to Cape Town on average per week?

As of August 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Zambia to Cape Town. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Zambia to Cape Town Intl?

Proflight Zambia and Airlink are the most popular carriers operating from Zambia to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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2:15 - 14:10LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

23h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 001Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

2:15 - 14:10LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

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13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 049Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 21

2:15 - 14:10LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 145Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

2:15 - 14:10LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 145Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

10:20 - 18:05LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

7h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:05 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

7h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 633Airlink

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

10:20 - 17:20LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

7h 00m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:05 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

7h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 665Airlink

Fri, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 22

7:30 - 14:35LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

7h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:05 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

7h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 681Airlink

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

8:40 - 11:40LVI Livingstone-CPT Cape Town Intl

3h 00mdirect

12:35 - 15:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LVI Livingstone

2h 50mdirect

R9 809Proflight Zambia

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

8:40 - 11:40LVI Livingstone-CPT Cape Town Intl

3h 00mdirect

12:35 - 15:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LVI Livingstone

2h 50mdirect

R9 841Proflight Zambia

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

8:40 - 11:40LVI Livingstone-CPT Cape Town Intl

3h 00mdirect

12:35 - 15:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LVI Livingstone

2h 50mdirect

R9 969Proflight Zambia

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

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2:15 - 13:00LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 065Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30

2:15 - 14:10LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 161Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

14:35 - 13:45LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 241Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

2:15 - 14:10LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 1:20CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 625Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31

7:30 - 20:20LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

12h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Port Elizabeth

18:25 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

15h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 226Airlink

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

7:30 - 20:20LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

12h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Port Elizabeth

18:25 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

15h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 738Airlink

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

10:20 - 9:20LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Port Elizabeth

18:25 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

15h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 778Airlink

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

13:30 - 23:35LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:20 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

24h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R38 069South African

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2

13:30 - 19:45LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

6h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

6:00 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

15h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R38 453South African

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2

6:40 - 23:35LUN Lusaka-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LUN Lusaka

14h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R38 469South African

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2

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Ethiopian Air flights from Zambia to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 11

LUN2:15Lusaka

11h 55m

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CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

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CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

23h 30m

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LUN14:40Lusaka

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LUN2:15Lusaka

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LUN1:20Lusaka

R8 049

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LUN2:15Lusaka

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CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Aug 30

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

LUN1:20Lusaka

R8 065

Proflight Zambia flights from Zambia to Cape Town

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Oct 5

LVI8:40Livingstone

3h 00m

CPT11:40Cape Town Intl

Oct 12

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

2h 50m

LVI15:25Livingstone

R9 809

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Oct 5

LVI8:40Livingstone

3h 00m

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Oct 12

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

2h 50m

LVI15:25Livingstone

R9 841

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Oct 3

LVI8:40Livingstone

3h 00m

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2h 50m

LVI15:25Livingstone

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Cape Town Intl

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Lusaka

Fri 15/1

10:20-17:20

1 stop7h 00m

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LUN Lusaka - CPT Cape Town Intl

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1 stop7h 25m

R9 681

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LVI Livingstone - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 5/10

8:40-11:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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12:35-15:25

Nonstop2h 50m

R9 809

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LVI Livingstone - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Livingstone

Mon 5/10

8:40-11:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

12:35-15:25

Nonstop2h 50m

R9 841

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LVI Livingstone - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Livingstone

Sat 3/10

8:40-11:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

12:35-15:25

Nonstop2h 50m

R9 969

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Zambia, with most prices found around R7 425. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of January, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R7 681.

What is the cheapest Zambia to Cape Town Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Zambia to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Zambia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R8 829 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Zambia for as low as R7 473 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Zambia to Cape Town flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Zambia to Cape Town flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Zambia to Cape Town flight.

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Best price found	R5 009
Fastest flight time	3h 00m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Zambia in the past 72 hours is R5 009. The best return flight deal from Zambia to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 001.

The fastest flight from Zambia to Cape Town takes 3h 00m

Direct flights go from Zambia to Cape Town every day.

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Zambia there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Zambia to Cape Town

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Zambia to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Zambia to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Zambia to Cape Town is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (46,67% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 190 (40,00%) and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 200 (13,33%).

Best airlines flying from Zambia to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
South African	PriceFrom R6 419	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 64 reviews	Search South African flights
Airlink	PriceFrom R7 158	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,4 91 reviews	Search Airlink flights
Proflight Zambia	PriceFrom R8 295	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Proflight Zambia flights

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