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Cheap Flights from Lusaka to Nairobi

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Today’s best flight deals from Lusaka to Nairobi

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Lusaka to Nairobi

August 18 - August 24

Cheapest
Best

LUN - Nairobi

$558

$390

Round trip

August 19 - August 24

Cheapest
Best

LUN - Nairobi

$571

$390

Round trip

October 3 - October 27

LUN - Nairobi

$441

$414

Round trip

October 2 - October 27

LUN - Nairobi

$437

$414

Round trip

July 4 - July 10

Earliest

LUN - Nairobi

$405

$419

Round trip

August 17 - August 24

LUN - Nairobi

$559

$421

Round trip

September 22 - September 26

LUN - Nairobi

$483

$422

Round trip

July 4 - July 12

Earliest

LUN - Nairobi

$401

$423

Round trip

August 2 - August 9

LUN - Nairobi

$556

$425

Round trip

September 11 - September 25

LUN - Nairobi

$448

$425

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Lusaka to Nairobi

For cheap flights from Lusaka to Nairobi, fares typically range from $378–$579, with a median of $494. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
The journey from Lusaka to Nairobi typically covers a distance of 1814 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight that is longer than a short hop but generally shorter than intercontinental travel.
When considering how long is the flight from Lusaka to Nairobi, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 7h 35m. This duration reflects that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, as only 22.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Lusaka to Nairobi. For the remaining itineraries, the median number of connections is 1.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Nairobi, the most affordable months are typically August and December, both with a median fare of $410. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $417.

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Nairobi

Regular price: $462 - $657

Prices for flights from Lusaka to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Nairobi is typically between $462 and $657. The current lowest deal is $390 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Aug 18 to Aug 24.

now $390

Low $462

High $657

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Nairobi is August, with a median price of $410. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $828. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

August

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Flights from $410

September

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Flights from $828

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Direct flights from Lusaka to Nairobi

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Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Nairobi

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines

Lusaka (LUN) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$478

$435

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines

Lusaka (LUN) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$521

$504

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines

Lusaka (LUN) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$476

$431

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines

Lusaka (LUN) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$478

$431

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines

Lusaka (LUN) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$513

$435

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines

Lusaka (LUN) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$443

$432

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lusaka to Nairobi

5 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 24

$571  →  $390

32%

6 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 27

$607  →  $428

29%

6 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 24

$558  →  $390

30%

3 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 23

$604  →  $448

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Nairobi

Lusaka - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Lusaka to Nairobi are above the typical level, with a median price of $494.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August or December for the best prices

Historically, August and December offer the lowest median prices at $410 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 7h 35m

The median flight duration from Lusaka to Nairobi is 7 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common for this route

Approximately 22.3% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is an airline that offers direct flights from Lusaka to Nairobi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, nearly once a day

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, with almost one deal per day.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Departing from Lusaka, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport offers the cheapest flights to Nairobi.

📍 ~20 km from Lusaka city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$390

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Lusaka to Nairobi.

📍 ~10 km from Nairobi city center.

💸 Flights from ~$390

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival point for travelers flying from Lusaka to Nairobi.

📍 ~5 km from Nairobi city center.

💸 Flights from ~$852

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for international travel, though it requires crossing an international border into Tanzania.

📍 ~290 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$507

Arusha (ARK)

This regional hub in northern Tanzania offers frequent domestic and regional connections, but requires cross-border travel.

📍 ~270 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$609

Nanyuki (NYK)

This airport is located within Kenya, avoiding international border complexities, but has very limited flight options.

📍 ~125 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1391

Amboseli (ASV)

This airstrip offers some scheduled domestic services, useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1391

Mara Serena (MRE)

This active airstrip in the Maasai Mara region is regularly serviced by domestic carriers, but has limited capacity.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1269

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lusaka to Nairobi is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $450. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to $570, while booking 60+ days out averages $642. For the trailing 90 days, prices generally increase closer to the departure date.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Lusaka to Nairobi is considered to be $378 or less. The median price for this route has been $494. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $579 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify favorable deals for their journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lusaka to Nairobi are typically August and December, both with a median price of $410. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $417. The annual median price for this route is $494, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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