Are direct flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can often be more affordable, especially if you are willing to spend extra time in transit. The 'best' option depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Lusaka to Addis Ababa flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons are often less expensive than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Lusaka to Addis Ababa 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. Understanding these additional expenses helps in calculating the true total cost of your journey.

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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 1.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For those connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa, December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $370. November is also a strong option, with a median fare of $373. Travelers can also find more competitive prices in July, where the median fare is $570.

A typical journey from Lusaka to Addis Ababa takes approximately 4h 0m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 11h 30m.

Fares from Lusaka to Addis Ababa typically range from $1103–$1944, with a median of $1524. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are infrequent — a price alert helps. The current price observations are based on a 90-day window.

The flight distance between Lusaka and Addis Ababa is 2934 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $541 - $857

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

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa is between $541 and $857. The current lowest deal is $398 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 25.

now $398

Low $541

High $857

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Addis Ababa is December, with a median price of $370. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1550. Prices are generally lower from June to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $370

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,550

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

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$623

$469

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$717

$470

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$717

$470

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$766

$470

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$623

$464

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$637

$464

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 15

$766 → $426

44%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$681 → $349

49%

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

$643 → $349

46%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

$739 → $453

39%

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 historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December, November, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 0m

Direct flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa take 4h 0m; connecting flights average 11h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 98.7% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines is the only airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa are historically rare.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Depart from LUN for flights to ADD. It is the cheapest option for this route.

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

💸 Flights from ~$350

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$349

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Consider Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International for better infrastructure, especially for eastern Ethiopia, though international options are limited.

📍 ~350 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by ground transport)

💸 Flights from ~$712

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From LUN

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Nov 22

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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$2,584

$1,246

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Kenya Airways

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From LUN

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Oct 12

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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$3,159

$1,600

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From LUN

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Oct 22

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

87% AI deal score

$2,762

$1,602

Save $1,160

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

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Oct 28

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

86% AI deal score

$2,700

$1,629

Save $1,071

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

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Dec 12

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

86% AI deal score

$2,877

$1,703

Save $1,174

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Business Class

From LUN

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Nov 14

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

86% AI deal score

$2,785

$1,703

Save $1,082

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Jan 18

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

85% AI deal score

$2,574

$1,630

Save $944

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Nov 16

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

84% AI deal score

$2,570

$1,705

Save $865

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

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Nov 08

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

84% AI deal score

$2,636

$1,706

Save $930

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

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Nov 08

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

83% AI deal score

$2,487

$1,703

Save $784

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Feb 20

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

83% AI deal score

$2,465

$1,706

Save $759

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 23

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

83% AI deal score

$2,766

$1,846

Save $920

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Finding affordable flights often involves comparing prices across various airlines and booking sites. Being flexible with your travel dates and considering different times of the day for departure can also help. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop.

Booking flights in advance can often lead to better prices, though the optimal booking window can vary. It is usually beneficial to monitor fare trends over several weeks or months. Last-minute deals are less common but can sometimes appear.

Comparing flights to and from nearby airports can sometimes reveal more economical options. While it might add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this approach.

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Lusaka to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

A typical journey from Lusaka to Addis Ababa takes approximately 4h 0m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 11h 30m.

The flight distance between Lusaka and Addis Ababa is 2934 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $541 - $857

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

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa is between $541 and $857. The current lowest deal is $398 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 25.

now $398

Low $541

High $857

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

December

Cheapest

Flights from $370

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,550

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

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$623

$469

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$717

$470

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$717

$470

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$766

$470

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$623

$464

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Addis Ababa

Lusaka (LUN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$637

$464

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 15

$766 → $426

44%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$681 → $349

49%

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

$643 → $349

46%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

$739 → $453

39%

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 historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December, November, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 0m

Direct flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa take 4h 0m; connecting flights average 11h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 98.7% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines is the only airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa are historically rare.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Depart from LUN for flights to ADD. It is the cheapest option for this route.

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

💸 Flights from ~$350

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$349

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Consider Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International for better infrastructure, especially for eastern Ethiopia, though international options are limited.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

83% AI deal score

$2,766

$1,846

Save $920

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Cheap Flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Today’s best flight deals from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Lusaka to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Direct flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Lusaka - Addis Ababa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are rare for this route

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

Best Elite deals to Addis Ababa

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Oct 12

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Oct 28

Dec 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

How can I find cheap flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

When should I book flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

Are direct flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Lusaka to Addis Ababa flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Lusaka

Flights to Addis Ababa from other cities

Lusaka to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Direct flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Addis Ababa

Lusaka - Addis Ababa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are rare for this route

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

Best Elite deals to Addis Ababa

Nov 22

Oct 12

Oct 22

Oct 28

Dec 12

Nov 14

Jan 18

Nov 16

Nov 08

Nov 08

Feb 20

Oct 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

How can I find cheap flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

When should I book flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa?