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

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your selection.

Can flexible travel dates help on Lusaka to Bulawayo flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons often have lower fares than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Lusaka to Bulawayo 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 to avoid surprises.

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LUN - Bulawayo
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Lusaka to Bulawayo: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo

A typical journey from Lusaka to Bulawayo takes about 7h 5m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the time spent in transit and during layovers. The overall distance between Lusaka and Bulawayo is 521 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

When considering cheap flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo, fares typically range from $874–$1,306, with a median of $1,025. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo, June stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $371. Other cost-effective options include September, with a median fare of $649, and August, where the median fare is $668.

For flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Regular price: $365 - $553

Prices for flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo are currently above the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $365 to $553. The current lowest deal is $647 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 14-Nov 15.

now $647

Low $365

High $553

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo

The cheapest month to fly from LUN to BUQ is June, with a median price of $371. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1059. Prices are generally lower from June to September.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $371

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,059

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Regional Air Lines

Uganda Airlines

Qatar Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Ethiopian Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$434

$666

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Ethiopian Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$478

$666

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Ethiopian Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$536

$675

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Ethiopian Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$544

$681

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Uganda Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$515

$662

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Uganda Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$405

$664

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$529 → $612

16%

1 night

Oct 8 - Oct 9

$537 → $651

21%

3 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 9

$539 → $660

22%

1 night

Oct 6 - Oct 7

$544 → $667

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Lusaka - Bulawayo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Lusaka to Bulawayo are near the typical level at $647.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo, with a median price of $371.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 5m

The median flight time from Lusaka to Bulawayo is 7 hours 5 minutes with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal

Kenya Airways recently offered a deal for $647 from Lusaka to Bulawayo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo are rare, so book when you see a good price.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Choose Kenneth Kaunda International for flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$615

Bulawayo main airports to arrive at

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Cheapest

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for Bulawayo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$603

Airports nearby Bulawayo used as alternative

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International is Zimbabwe's primary international gateway, offering significantly more flight options than Bulawayo.

📍 ~440 km from Bulawayo (approximately 5-6 hours drive or a short domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$210

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bulawayo

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Best Elite deals to Bulawayo

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From LUN

Elite

Oct 16

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

29% AI deal score

$5,000

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Dec 11

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

28% AI deal score

$4,006

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 15

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

28% AI deal score

$5,019

Rwandair Express, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Dec 11

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

27% AI deal score

$4,242

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Nov 27

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

26% AI deal score

$4,427

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 16

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

26% AI deal score

$5,000

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 23

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

25% AI deal score

$4,773

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 15

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

25% AI deal score

$5,019

Rwandair Express, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 28

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

25% AI deal score

$5,266

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 26

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

25% AI deal score

$5,369

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 16

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

25% AI deal score

$5,443

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Oct 16

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

25% AI deal score

$5,449

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bulawayo

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers instead of direct routes may also sometimes lead to savings.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also sometimes offer better rates than weekend purchases.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover additional flight options or lower fares. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience when considering alternative airports.

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Lusaka to Bulawayo: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Regular price: $365 - $553

Prices for flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo are currently above the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $365 to $553. The current lowest deal is $647 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 14-Nov 15.

now $647

Low $365

High $553

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo

The cheapest month to fly from LUN to BUQ is June, with a median price of $371. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1059. Prices are generally lower from June to September.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $371

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,059

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Regional Air Lines

Uganda Airlines

Qatar Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Ethiopian Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$434

$666

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Ethiopian Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$478

$666

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Ethiopian Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$536

$675

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Ethiopian Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$544

$681

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Uganda Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$515

$662

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Bulawayo

Lusaka (LUN) - Bulawayo (BUQ)

Uganda Airlines, Regional Air Lines

$405

$664

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$529 → $612

16%

1 night

Oct 8 - Oct 9

$537 → $651

21%

3 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 9

$539 → $660

22%

1 night

Oct 6 - Oct 7

$544 → $667

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Lusaka - Bulawayo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Lusaka to Bulawayo are near the typical level at $647.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo, with a median price of $371.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 5m

The median flight time from Lusaka to Bulawayo is 7 hours 5 minutes with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal

Kenya Airways recently offered a deal for $647 from Lusaka to Bulawayo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo are rare, so book when you see a good price.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Choose Kenneth Kaunda International for flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$615

Bulawayo main airports to arrive at

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ)

Cheapest

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for Bulawayo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$603

Airports nearby Bulawayo used as alternative

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International is Zimbabwe's primary international gateway, offering significantly more flight options than Bulawayo.

📍 ~440 km from Bulawayo (approximately 5-6 hours drive or a short domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$210

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

25% AI deal score

$5,449

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bulawayo

Cheap Flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Today’s best flight deals from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Lusaka to Bulawayo: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Bulawayo

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Direct flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Bulawayo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Lusaka - Bulawayo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

June is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 7h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal

Deals are rare for this route

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Bulawayo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Bulawayo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bulawayo

Best Elite deals to Bulawayo

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Dec 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bulawayo

How can I find cheap flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo?

When should I book flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Lusaka to Bulawayo flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Lusaka

Flights to Bulawayo from other cities

Lusaka to Bulawayo: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Bulawayo

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Direct flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Bulawayo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Bulawayo

Lusaka - Bulawayo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

June is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 7h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers a recent deal

Deals are rare for this route

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Bulawayo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Bulawayo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bulawayo

Best Elite deals to Bulawayo

Oct 16

Dec 11

Oct 15

Dec 11

Nov 27

Oct 16

Oct 23

Oct 15

Oct 28

Oct 26

Oct 16

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bulawayo

How can I find cheap flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo?

When should I book flights from Lusaka to Bulawayo?

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