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June 23 - June 27

Cheapest

Best

NBO - Lusaka

$697

$480

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June 22 - June 26

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

NBO - Lusaka

$705

$480

Round trip

June 23 - June 29

Cheapest

NBO - Lusaka

$661

$480

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June 24 - June 30

NBO - Lusaka

$655

$481

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June 22 - June 29

Earliest

NBO - Lusaka

$657

$481

Round trip

June 23 - June 30

NBO - Lusaka

$661

$481

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June 25 - July 1

NBO - Lusaka

$629

$487

Round trip

June 24 - July 22

NBO - Lusaka

$610

$487

Round trip

June 22 - July 19

Earliest

NBO - Lusaka

$608

$487

Round trip

June 29 - July 3

NBO - Lusaka

$662

$490

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Insights for flights from Nairobi to Lusaka

For cheap flights from Nairobi to Lusaka, fares typically range from $371–$616, with a median price of $567. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals can be challenging on this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lusaka, you'll find that September offers the lowest median fare at $360. Following closely are November and August, both with median fares of $374. These months present the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Most itineraries for flights from Nairobi to Lusaka connect at least once. Only 39.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Nairobi to Lusaka, meaning that a significant portion of journeys will include one or more stopovers.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Lusaka takes about 7h 5m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that involve stopovers, which are common on this route.

The distance between Nairobi and Lusaka is 1814 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a flight experience that balances travel time with the need for potential connections.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Lusaka

Regular price: $581 - $732

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

The regular price range for this route is between $581 and $732. The current lowest deal is $480 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from June 23 to June 27.

now $480

Low $581

High $732

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Lusaka

Flights from NBO to LUN are cheapest in September, with a median price of $360. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $876. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $360

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $876

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Direct flights from Nairobi to Lusaka

Key Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Lusaka

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lusaka

Nairobi (NBO) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$643

$595

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lusaka

Nairobi (NBO) - Lusaka (LUN)

Uganda Airlines

$717

$608

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lusaka

Nairobi (NBO) - Lusaka (LUN)

Rwandair Express

$658

$575

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lusaka

Nairobi (NBO) - Lusaka (LUN)

Rwandair Express

$657

$575

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lusaka

Nairobi (NBO) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$638

$585

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Lusaka

Nairobi (NBO) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$705

$480

One-way

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

4 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 26

$705 → $480

32%

4 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 27

$697 → $480

31%

6 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 20

$783 → $572

27%

7 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 27

$788 → $582

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Lusaka

Nairobi - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Lusaka are near the typical level at $480.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $360.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 7h 5m to Lusaka

The median flight duration from Nairobi to Lusaka is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 60.9% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Ethiopian Airlines had a recent deal for $480 from Nairobi to Lusaka.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, about 1 per day.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good option for flights from Nairobi to Lusaka, with competitive pricing.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$480

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers another departure choice for your journey from Nairobi to Lusaka.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$866

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Lusaka from Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$480

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Consider this airport for domestic and regional connections within Zambia, avoiding international border crossings.

📍 ~300 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$636

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International (LVI)

This airport offers frequent connections, especially to South Africa, with reliable facilities and no border crossing.

📍 ~350 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$780

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

This major international hub provides extensive global connections and more airline choices, but requires a border crossing.

📍 ~370 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$467

Victoria Falls International (VFA)

A modern international terminal with growing capacity, accessible from the Livingstone area, but requires a border crossing.

📍 ~370 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$606

Lubumbashi International (FBM)

An alternative for international access, particularly to the Copperbelt region, though border crossing can be complex.

📍 ~400 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$837

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lusaka

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$2,618

From NBO

Elite

Jun 19

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$2,620

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Nairobi to Lusaka are found when booking 14-27 days in advance, with an average price of $497. Booking 60+ days out also typically yields good value, with an average price of $505. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 28-59 days out, reaching an average of $785. Even last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of departure can be more affordable than the 28-59 day window, averaging $564.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Lusaka is considered to be $371 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $567. Prices above $616 typically fall into the more expensive range. These figures are based on historical data over the last 90 days.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Lusaka, with a median price of $360. November and August also offer competitive prices, both with a median of $374. The annual median price for this route is $567, indicating significant savings are possible during these months. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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