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Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Lusaka.

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Lusaka. Flights with 1 layover take between 30h 14m and 35h 24m in total, depending on the connection.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lusaka range from $1,501 to $1,937, with an average of $1,645 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,501 counts as a good deal.

Lusaka Airport (LUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $98 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Final Rentals
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Flex To Go
• Xdrive Mobility

Flights from San Francisco to Lusaka usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lusaka (LUN).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Lusaka most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from San Francisco to Lusaka. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,416 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,177, a difference of $761.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 30h 14m, compared with 30h 57m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 35h 24m via Istanbul (IST).

Lusaka is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.