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

Direct flights are often the most convenient option, saving time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the cheapest. Flights with one or more connections may offer lower fares, depending on your travel priorities and budget.

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Lusaka flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying during off-peak seasons or on weekdays, rather than weekends, often results in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

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 also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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2026-11-01 – 2026-11-11
LON - Lusaka
77% AI deal score
£715
£689
Round trip
2026-11-01 – 2026-11-09
LON - Lusaka
78% AI deal score
£723
£689
Round trip
2026-11-01 – 2026-11-08
LON - Lusaka
79% AI deal score
£757
£689
Round trip
2027-02-01 – 2027-02-15
LON - Lusaka
75% AI deal score
£561
£689
Round trip
2027-03-04 – 2027-03-15
LON - Lusaka
75% AI deal score
£554
£689
Round trip
2026-11-09 – 2026-11-19
LON - Lusaka
79% AI deal score
£779
£698
Round trip
2026-12-01 – 2026-12-17
LON - Lusaka
88% AI deal score
£928
£698
Round trip
2026-11-06 – 2026-11-12
LON - Lusaka
81% AI deal score
£823
£699
Round trip
2026-11-13 – 2026-11-24
LON - Lusaka
78% AI deal score
£761
£699
Round trip
2026-11-06 – 2026-11-19
LON - Lusaka
79% AI deal score
£776
£699
Round trip

London to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Lusaka

Flights from London to Lusaka cover a substantial distance of 7939 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from London to Lusaka typically range from $1567 to $2228, with a median price of $1860. Current fares are below the typical level, however, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Lusaka? The data indicates that October is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1594. Following closely are January, with a median fare of $1615, and November, where the median fare is $1618. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting_dominant, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights, you can expect to make 3 stopovers. This means that direct flights from London to Lusaka are not typically available, and travelers should plan for multiple connections.

How long is the flight from London to Lusaka? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 32h 3m. This extended duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of multiple stopovers for most itineraries.

How much is a round trip from London to Lusaka

Regular price: £610 - £1,318

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Lusaka is between 610 GBP and 1318 GBP. The current lowest deal is 668 GBP with Ethiopian Airlines. This deal is available for travel from Nov 1 to Nov 15.

now £668

Low £610

High £1,318

The cheapest time to fly from London to Lusaka

The cheapest month to fly from London to Lusaka is October, with a median price of $1594. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $2255. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from £1,594

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,255

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from London to Lusaka

Ethiopian Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Lusaka

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Lusaka

London (LGW) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£715

£689

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Lusaka

London (LGW) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£757

£689

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Lusaka

London (LGW) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£723

£689

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Lusaka

London (LGW) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£705

£712

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Lusaka

London (LGW) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£701

£714

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Lusaka

London (LHR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Emirates Airlines

£806

£763

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£931 → £731

21%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

£931 → £731

21%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

£931 → £763

18%

3 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 15

£894 → £761

15%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Lusaka

London - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from London to Lusaka are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

October, January, and November are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Lusaka are October, January, and November.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 32h 3m.

Connecting flights from London to Lusaka typically take 32h 3m, with 3 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with no direct flights available historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers the most deals.

Ethiopian Airlines has historically offered the most deals for flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare.

Deals for flights from London to Lusaka are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers flights to Lusaka, providing a convenient option for travelers from London.

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

💸 Flights from ~£659

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from London to Lusaka.

📍 ~15 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£653

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Lusaka, Zambia

81% AI deal score

$4,756

$4,064

Save $692

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 30

Lusaka, Zambia

80% AI deal score

$3,736

$3,454

Save $282

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 28

Lusaka, Zambia

79% AI deal score

$3,748

$3,486

Save $262

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 28

Lusaka, Zambia

79% AI deal score

$3,732

$3,501

Save $231

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Apr 02

Lusaka, Zambia

79% AI deal score

$4,532

$4,156

Save $376

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 15

Lusaka, Zambia

79% AI deal score

$4,713

$4,270

Save $443

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 07

Lusaka, Zambia

78% AI deal score

$4,592

$4,370

Save $222

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 21

Lusaka, Zambia

77% AI deal score

$3,624

$3,491

Save $133

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Apr 17

Lusaka, Zambia

77% AI deal score

$4,493

$4,343

Save $150

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 01

Lusaka, Zambia

77% AI deal score

$4,592

$4,439

Save $153

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 26

Lusaka, Zambia

77% AI deal score

$4,744

$4,482

Save $262

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months ahead, may result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be beneficial. Last-minute deals are rare but can sometimes appear.

Comparing nearby airports for both your origin and destination can sometimes offer more flight options or different pricing. While it may require additional travel to and from these airports, it could potentially lead to savings. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

London to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from London to Lusaka

Regular price: £610 - £1,318

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

now £668

Low £610

High £1,318

The cheapest time to fly from London to Lusaka

October

Cheapest

Flights from £1,594

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,255

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from London to Lusaka

Ethiopian Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Lusaka

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Lusaka

London (LGW) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£715

£689

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Lusaka

London (LGW) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£757

£689

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Lusaka

London (LGW) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£723

£689

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Lusaka

London (LGW) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£705

£712

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Lusaka

London (LGW) - Lusaka (LUN)

Ethiopian Airlines

£701

£714

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Lusaka

London (LHR) - Lusaka (LUN)

Emirates Airlines

£806

£763

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£931 → £731

21%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

£931 → £731

21%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

£931 → £763

18%

3 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 15

£894 → £761

15%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Lusaka

London - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from London to Lusaka are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

October, January, and November are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Lusaka are October, January, and November.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 32h 3m.

Connecting flights from London to Lusaka typically take 32h 3m, with 3 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with no direct flights available historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers the most deals.

Ethiopian Airlines has historically offered the most deals for flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare.

Deals for flights from London to Lusaka are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers flights to Lusaka, providing a convenient option for travelers from London.

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

💸 Flights from ~£659

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from London to Lusaka.

📍 ~15 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£653

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Consider this airport as Zambia's second largest international option, offering reliable road connections to Lusaka.

Lusaka, Zambia

77% AI deal score

$4,744

$4,482

Save $262

Kenya Airways, +1

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 below the typical level.

October, January, and November are historically cheapest.

Connecting flights typically take 32h 3m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Ethiopian Airlines offers the most deals.

Deals on this route are rare.

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

Dec 28

Dec 20

Nov 30

Dec 28

Dec 28

Apr 02

Dec 15

Dec 07

Nov 21

Apr 17

Dec 01

Dec 26

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?

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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 below the typical level.

October, January, and November are historically cheapest.

Connecting flights typically take 32h 3m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Ethiopian Airlines offers the most deals.

Deals on this route are rare.

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

Dec 28

Dec 20

Nov 30

Dec 28

Dec 28

Apr 02

Dec 15

Dec 07

Nov 21

Apr 17

Dec 01

Dec 26

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?