Can I fly direct from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

Yes, direct flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa are available. Historically, approximately 19.3% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that while direct options exist, many routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight from Lusaka to Addis Ababa typically takes approximately 4 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 2934 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, with a median flight time of 12 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa come up?

Cheap flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa are considered frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The availability of competitive fares is a consistent trend across the trailing 30 days.

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Lusaka to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa connect at least once, with only 19.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is one. This indicates that while direct options exist, travelers should expect to factor in layovers for the majority of available flights.

A typical journey from Lusaka to Addis Ababa takes about 11h 30m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, providing a realistic expectation for the overall travel time.

The distance between Lusaka and Addis Ababa is 2,934 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, often necessitating the connecting itineraries observed.

Right now, fares for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa typically range from $548–$817, with a median of $717. Currently, prices are above the typical level. Approximately 36% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that deals are available if you monitor the market. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to set up a price alert.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa, the data shows that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $616. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median of $653, and July, with a median fare of $655. Planning your travel during these months could lead to more favorable pricing.

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $529 - $805

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

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa is typically between $529 and $805. The current lowest deal is $257 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 17-Oct 24.

now $257

Low $529

High $805

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Addis Ababa is June, with a median price of $616. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $784. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $616

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $784

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$713

$769

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

South African Airways

$899

$3,874

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$710

$769

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$510

$432

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$469

$770

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Emirates Airlines

$594

$1,781

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

1 night

Dec 16 - Dec 17

$729 → $478

34%

10 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 25

$595 → $379

36%

7 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 9

$632 → $417

34%

7 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 10

$632 → $417

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Lusaka - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Lusaka to Addis Ababa are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest at $616

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $616.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 11h 30m

The median flight time for this route is 11 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Fly from Lusaka's Kenneth Kaunda International for flights to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~20 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$465

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is the primary airport for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$465

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Cheapest

Consider Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International for international connections to eastern Ethiopia.

📍 ~347 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$864

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

$1,546

Save $1,117

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was approximately $660. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices around $749, while booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $710. This trend suggests that planning a few weeks ahead can lead to better value on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Lusaka to Addis Ababa was considered to be $548 or less. The median price for this route was $717. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $817 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should look for fares around the $548 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa include June, with a median price of $616, and April, with a median price of $653. July also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $655. The annual median price for this route was $717, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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Lusaka to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $529 - $805

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

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa is typically between $529 and $805. The current lowest deal is $257 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 17-Oct 24.

now $257

Low $529

High $805

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

June

Cheapest

Flights from $616

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $784

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$713

$769

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

South African Airways

$899

$3,874

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$710

$769

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$510

$432

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$469

$770

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Emirates Airlines

$594

$1,781

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

1 night

Dec 16 - Dec 17

$729 → $478

34%

10 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 25

$595 → $379

36%

7 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 9

$632 → $417

34%

7 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 10

$632 → $417

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa