Are there direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka?

Yes, direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka are available. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights accounted for 57.2% of all available options. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 1. This indicates that a significant portion of the routes on this path are direct.

What's the flight time from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka?

The typical direct flight time from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1502 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 8 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How much more do direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka cost?

Historically, direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka have been more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights were approximately 64% more costly. The median price for a direct flight was $574, while connecting flights had a median price of $350. Direct flights constituted 57.9% of the available options during this period.

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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-13
DAR - Lusaka
48% AI deal score
$464
$470
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2026-10-26 – 2026-10-30
DAR - Lusaka
49% AI deal score
$485
$471
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DAR - Lusaka
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$422
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DAR - Lusaka
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2026-10-22 – 2026-10-25
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Dar es Salaam to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Fares for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka typically range from $330–$574, with a median of $573. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka can be challenging.

A typical journey from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka has a median flight time of 2h 30m, including connections. While a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. For connecting itineraries, the median journey time is 8h 30m, compared to 2h 30m for direct flights.

The route from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka covers a distance of 1502 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a journey that is neither very short nor extremely long, often involving a few hours in the air.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka, October stands out with a median fare of $338. November also offers more favorable pricing, with a median of $549, followed by July at $561. These months tend to present better value compared to other periods.

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Regular price: $354 - $519

Prices for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka is between $354 and $519. The current lowest deal is $471 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Mar 12-Mar 29.

now $471

Low $354

High $519

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

The cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka is October, with a median price of $331. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $628. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $331

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $628

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Key Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$625

$1,120

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$615

$588

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Air Tanzania

$308

$711

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Air Tanzania

$304

$721

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$511

$588

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$544

$590

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$580 → $521

10%

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

$611 → $587

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$611 → $620

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

$608 → $620

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Dar es Salaam - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka are above the typical level, at $471.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $338

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka, at $338.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m

Direct flights to Lusaka from Dar es Salaam typically take 2h 30m, connecting flights take 8h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

57.2% of recent flights are direct

57.2% of recent flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Key Airlines offers direct flights

Key Airlines has offered direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka are rare, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a good option for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka.

📍 ~10 km from Dar es Salaam city center

💸 Flights from ~$475

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for direct access to Lusaka and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$474

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Lusaka, Zambia

70% AI deal score

$1,687

$1,276

Save $411

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 20

Lusaka, Zambia

69% AI deal score

$1,746

$1,361

Save $385

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 15

Lusaka, Zambia

68% AI deal score

$1,695

$1,362

Save $333

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 20

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,573

$1,361

Save $212

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 20

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,594

$1,361

Save $233

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 27

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,640

$1,362

Save $278

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 29

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,642

$1,362

Save $280

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 22

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,582

$1,362

Save $220

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 22

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,586

$1,362

Save $224

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 18

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,567

$1,362

Save $205

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 23

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,582

$1,362

Save $220

Rwandair Express

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at around $422. Prices tend to increase closer to the departure date, with flights booked 14-27 days out averaging $565, and those booked 28-59 days out averaging $569, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

A good deal for a flight from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka is typically considered to be around $330 or less. This threshold represents the lower end of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route has historically been $573, with 75% of prices falling at or below $574. Therefore, any fare significantly below the median can be considered a favorable price.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka has been October, with a median price of $338. November also tends to offer more affordable fares, with a median price of $549. For comparison, the annual median price for this route is $573, based on data from the trailing 270 days. July has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $561.

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Dar es Salaam to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Regular price: $354 - $519

Prices for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka is between $354 and $519. The current lowest deal is $471 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Mar 12-Mar 29.

now $471

Low $354

High $519

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

October

Cheapest

Flights from $331

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $628

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Key Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$625

$1,120

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$615

$588

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Air Tanzania

$308

$711

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Air Tanzania

$304

$721

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$511

$588

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lusaka

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$544

$590

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$580 → $521

10%

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

$611 → $587

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$611 → $620

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

$608 → $620

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Dar es Salaam - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka are above the typical level, at $471.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $338

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka, at $338.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m

Direct flights to Lusaka from Dar es Salaam typically take 2h 30m, connecting flights take 8h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

57.2% of recent flights are direct

57.2% of recent flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Key Airlines offers direct flights

Key Airlines has offered direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka are rare, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a good option for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka.

📍 ~10 km from Dar es Salaam city center

💸 Flights from ~$475

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for direct access to Lusaka and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$474

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Consider Ndola (NLA) as an alternative arrival airport, offering good road connections to Lusaka.

Lusaka, Zambia

67% AI deal score

$1,582

$1,362

Save $220

Rwandair Express

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

Cheap Flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Today’s best flight deals from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Dar es Salaam to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Dar es Salaam - Lusaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $338

Direct flights take 2h 30m

57.2% of recent flights are direct

Key Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lusaka

Best Elite deals to Lusaka

Oct 14

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Dec 20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

When should I buy Dar es Salaam to Lusaka tickets?

How do I know if a Dar es Salaam to Lusaka flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka?

Are there direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka?

What's the flight time from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka?

How much more do direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka cost?

Related routes

More routes from Dar es Salaam

Flights to Lusaka from other cities

Dar es Salaam to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka

Dar es Salaam - Lusaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $338

Direct flights take 2h 30m

57.2% of recent flights are direct

Key Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lusaka

Best Elite deals to Lusaka

Oct 14

Oct 21

Dec 20

Dec 15

Dec 20

Dec 20

Dec 27

Dec 29

Dec 22

Dec 22

Dec 18

Dec 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

When should I buy Dar es Salaam to Lusaka tickets?

How do I know if a Dar es Salaam to Lusaka flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka?