Cheap flights to Livingstone
The main hub for travelers to this region is Livingstone Airport, located just 3 kilometers from the city center. Direct air links connect Livingstone with five cities, providing convenient access to Zambia's attractions. Most regular flights arrive from Lusaka (52 flights per week), Johannesburg (21 flights), and Cape Town.
Flights to the region are provided by 11 airlines, including major carriers such as Proflight Zambia, Airlink, and Zambia Airways. For trip planning, it is useful to check the city guide or the section on how to get there. Below on this page, you can find cards for all available departure destinations with a convenient search form for current prices.
Lusaka — Livingstone
Johannesburg — Livingstone
Mbombela — Livingstone
Cape Town — Livingstone
Flight insights to Livingstone
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Livingstone — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Livingstone come from Lusaka, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Lusaka leads with around 52 flights a week.
- Lusaka52 flights/week
- Johannesburg21 flights/week
- Cape Town6 flights/week
- Mbombela6 flights/week
- Nairobi1 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Livingstone depart from Zambia, South Africa and Kenya. Zambia alone accounts for about 60% of all direct routes.
- Zambiaavg $168
- South Africaavg $271
- Kenyaavg $469
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Livingstone range from Lusaka at $168 to Nairobi at $469 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Lusakafrom $168
- Johannesburgfrom $204
- Cape Townfrom $298
- Mbombelafrom $311
- Nairobifrom $469
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Livingstone from right now are Lusaka from $168, Johannesburg from $204 and Gaborone from $283.
- Lusakafrom $168
- Johannesburgfrom $204
- Gaboronefrom $283
- Cape Townfrom $298
- Mbombelafrom $311
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Livingstone is from Jamestown at about 4h 49m, followed by Lamu (3h 33m) and Eldoret (3h 25m).
- Jamestown4h 49m
- Lamu3h 33m
- Eldoret3h 25m
- Malindi3h 23m
- Kisumu3h 19m
Popular departure cities to Livingstone
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Saint HelenaFrequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to Livingstone?
- Regular air service to the city is maintained from 5 main destinations. Most routes pass through key transport hubs in Zambia, Kenya, and South Africa.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Livingstone?
- The highest traffic is seen on flights from Lusaka (52 flights per week) and Johannesburg (21 flights). A significant number of flights also operate weekly from Cape Town and Mbombela.
- How many airlines operate flights to Livingstone?
- There are 11 airlines flying to this city. The carriers with the highest number of scheduled flights include Proflight Zambia, Airlink, and Zambia Airways.
- Which airports receive flights in Livingstone?
- All major international and domestic flights are received by Livingstone Airport (LVI). It is located very close to the city limits, just 3 kilometers from the center, which greatly simplifies transfers.
- How to find cheap tickets to Livingstone?
- It is recommended to compare offers from different carriers and book tickets in advance. Flexibility with dates and choosing connecting flights through major hubs like Lusaka or Johannesburg often helps in finding more favorable fares.