Are direct flights from London to Lusaka always the best option?

Direct flights are often the quickest and most convenient option, but they are not always the cheapest. Flights with layovers can sometimes offer lower fares, especially if you are willing to accept a longer travel time. Consider your budget and time constraints when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Lusaka flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Using a flexible date search tool can help you identify the cheapest days to fly.

What extra costs should I check before booking London to Lusaka flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may charge for carry-on bags or checked luggage, which can add to the total cost. Also, consider any airport transfer costs at your destination.

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2026-10-04 – 2026-10-16
LON - Lusaka
76% AI deal score
£696
£671
Round trip
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76% AI deal score
£693
£671
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LON - Lusaka
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£891
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£876
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London to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Lusaka

Flights from London to Lusaka cover a substantial distance of 7898 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. Right now, fares for this route are typically $1356–$2412, with a median of $2013. Current fares are above the typical level, and recent data indicates that 0% of observed fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

If you are looking for cheap flights from London to Lusaka, the data suggests that the cheapest time to fly is during the months of August, with a median fare of $825. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $894, followed by October at a median of $1020.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting flights are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from London to Lusaka takes approximately 32h 3m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that involve one or more stopovers, which are common on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from London to Lusaka

Regular price: £606 - £1,239

Prices for flights from London to Lusaka are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Lusaka is 606 GBP to 1239 GBP. The current lowest deal is 671 GBP with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 4 to Oct 16.

now £671

Low £606

High £1,239

The cheapest time to fly from London to Lusaka

The cheapest month to fly from London to Lusaka is August, with a median price of $825. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2302. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from £825

June

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,302

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Lusaka

Emirates Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Lusaka

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Lusaka

London (LHR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Rwandair Express

£907

£757

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Lusaka

London (STN) - Lusaka (LUN)

Emirates Airlines

£954

£727

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Lusaka

London (STN) - Lusaka (LUN)

Emirates Airlines

£955

£728

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Lusaka

London (LHR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£887

£745

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Lusaka

London (LHR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£1,078

£755

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Lusaka

London (STN) - Lusaka (LUN)

Emirates Airlines

£904

£757

One-way

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

19 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 21

£937 → £688

27%

6 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 22

£961 → £728

24%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

£960 → £729

24%

4 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 15

£891 → £683

23%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Lusaka

London - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Lusaka are above the typical level at $2013.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August offers the lowest median price at $825 for London to Lusaka.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from London to Lusaka typically take 32h 3m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are the only option.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal

Kenya Airways recently offered a deal for $671 from London Gatwick to Lusaka.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Historically, deals for flights from London to Lusaka are rare.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

London Heathrow offers the cheapest flights to Lusaka, making it a great value departure option.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£687

Gatwick (LGW)

London Gatwick is a convenient option for flights to Lusaka, offering a good balance of price and accessibility.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£689

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is ideal for travelers seeking a close-to-city departure point for flights to Lusaka.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£764

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides another departure choice for flights to Lusaka, located further east of the city.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£787

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a viable option for flights to Lusaka, offering a range of services for travelers.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£711

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as a practical departure point for flights to Lusaka, located north of London.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£743

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from London to Lusaka.

📍 ~15 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£676

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Lusaka, Zambia

91% AI deal score

$4,868

$3,238

Save $1,630

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Sep 30

Lusaka, Zambia

90% AI deal score

$4,631

$3,238

Save $1,393

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Oct 31

Lusaka, Zambia

88% AI deal score

$4,971

$3,845

Save $1,126

Air France, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 23

Lusaka, Zambia

82% AI deal score

$3,679

$3,238

Save $441

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 16

Lusaka, Zambia

82% AI deal score

$3,658

$3,238

Save $420

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 23

Lusaka, Zambia

82% AI deal score

$3,682

$3,238

Save $444

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 22

Lusaka, Zambia

82% AI deal score

$3,679

$3,238

Save $441

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 22

Lusaka, Zambia

82% AI deal score

$3,682

$3,238

Save $444

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 24

Lusaka, Zambia

82% AI deal score

$3,679

$3,238

Save $441

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 21

Lusaka, Zambia

82% AI deal score

$3,672

$3,238

Save $434

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 24

Lusaka, Zambia

82% AI deal score

$3,682

$3,238

Save $444

Rwandair Express

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare options from various airlines and online travel agencies. Look into setting price alerts to be notified when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

London to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Lusaka

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting flights are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from London to Lusaka

Regular price: £606 - £1,239

Prices for flights from London to Lusaka are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Lusaka is 606 GBP to 1239 GBP. The current lowest deal is 671 GBP with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 4 to Oct 16.

now £671

Low £606

High £1,239

The cheapest time to fly from London to Lusaka

August

Cheapest

Flights from £825

June

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,302

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Lusaka

Emirates Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Lusaka

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Lusaka

London (LHR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Rwandair Express

£907

£757

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Lusaka

London (STN) - Lusaka (LUN)

Emirates Airlines

£954

£727

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Lusaka

London (STN) - Lusaka (LUN)

Emirates Airlines

£955

£728

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Lusaka

London (LHR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£887

£745

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Lusaka

London (LHR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£1,078

£755

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Lusaka

London (STN) - Lusaka (LUN)

Emirates Airlines

£904

£757

One-way

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

19 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 21

£937 → £688

27%

6 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 22

£961 → £728

24%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

£960 → £729

24%

4 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 15

£891 → £683

23%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Lusaka

London - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Lusaka are above the typical level at $2013.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August offers the lowest median price at $825 for London to Lusaka.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from London to Lusaka typically take 32h 3m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are the only option.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal

Kenya Airways recently offered a deal for $671 from London Gatwick to Lusaka.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Historically, deals for flights from London to Lusaka are rare.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

London Heathrow offers the cheapest flights to Lusaka, making it a great value departure option.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£687

Gatwick (LGW)

London Gatwick is a convenient option for flights to Lusaka, offering a good balance of price and accessibility.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£689

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is ideal for travelers seeking a close-to-city departure point for flights to Lusaka.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£764

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides another departure choice for flights to Lusaka, located further east of the city.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£787

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a viable option for flights to Lusaka, offering a range of services for travelers.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£711

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as a practical departure point for flights to Lusaka, located north of London.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£743

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from London to Lusaka.

📍 ~15 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£676

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Consider this airport as Zambia's second largest international airport, serving the Copperbelt region.

Lusaka, Zambia

82% AI deal score

$3,682

$3,238

Save $444

Rwandair Express

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

Cheap Flights from London to Lusaka

Today’s best flight deals from London to Lusaka

London to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from London to Lusaka

The cheapest time to fly from London to Lusaka

Direct flights from London to Lusaka

Last-minute flights going from London to Lusaka

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Lusaka

London - Lusaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal

Deals are rare for this route

London 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

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Sep 23

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Oct 31

Nov 23

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

How can I find cheap flights from London to Lusaka?

When should I book flights from London to Lusaka?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Lusaka?

Are direct flights from London to Lusaka always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Lusaka flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking London to Lusaka flights?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Lusaka from other cities

London to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from London to Lusaka

The cheapest time to fly from London to Lusaka

Direct flights from London to Lusaka

Last-minute flights going from London to Lusaka

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Lusaka

London - Lusaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal

Deals are rare for this route

London 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 23

Sep 23

Sep 30

Oct 31

Nov 23

Nov 16

Nov 23

Nov 22

Nov 22

Nov 24

Nov 21

Nov 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

How can I find cheap flights from London to Lusaka?

When should I book flights from London to Lusaka?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Lusaka?