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

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable, depending on the route and airline. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

Can flexible travel dates help on Maputo to Lusaka flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly even between days of the week or within the same month. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock more budget-friendly options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Maputo 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. Being aware of these additional expenses can help you budget accurately for your trip.

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2026-09-19 – 2026-09-25
MPM - Lusaka
38% AI deal score
$567
$713
Round trip
2026-10-05 – 2026-10-12
MPM - Lusaka
35% AI deal score
$486
$752
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MPM - Lusaka
39% AI deal score
$486
$759
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MPM - Lusaka
36% AI deal score
$567
$770
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2026-09-22 – 2026-09-28
MPM - Lusaka
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$567
$772
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2026-09-21 – 2026-09-27
MPM - Lusaka
40% AI deal score
$567
$796
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MPM - Lusaka
37% AI deal score
$576
$812
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MPM - Lusaka
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$567
$835
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2026-08-27 – 2026-08-28
MPM - Lusaka
35% AI deal score
$801
$966
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2026-11-18 – 2026-11-22
MPM - Lusaka
32% AI deal score
$729
$1,192
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Maputo to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Maputo to Lusaka

Right now, fares for flights from Maputo to Lusaka are significantly above the typical level. Recent prices for this route typically range from $462–$524, with a median of $494. Currently, new deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating frequent opportunities to find flights.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Maputo to Lusaka, the cheapest months to fly are April, with a median fare of $473, and January and February, both with median fares of $477. These months offer the most favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Maputo to Lusaka takes about 6h 10m, including connections. For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 1 stopover for connecting flights. There are currently no direct flights from Maputo to Lusaka.

The distance between Maputo and Lusaka is 1253 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically involves a relatively brief travel time, though connections can extend the overall journey.

How much is a round trip from Maputo to Lusaka

Regular price: $411 - $759

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

The regular price range for this route is between 411 USD and 759 USD. The current lowest deal is 743 USD with Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, for travel from Oct 9-Oct 13.

now $743

Low $411

High $759

The cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Lusaka

The cheapest month to fly from Maputo to Lusaka is April, with a median price of $473. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $505. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $473

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $505

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Maputo to Lusaka

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Proflight Zambia

South African Airways

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Maputo to Lusaka

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Airlink

$574

$876

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Key Airlines

$604

$802

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Key Airlines

$580

$841

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Key Airlines

$578

$841

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines

$584

$1,824

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

South African Airways

$657

$807

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$726 → $789

14 nights

Nov 30 - Dec 14

$699 → $778

11%

6 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 12

$729 → $815

12%

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$726 → $815

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Maputo to Lusaka

Maputo - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Maputo to Lusaka are above the typical level at $743.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for cheaper fares

Historically, April, January, and February offer the cheapest median fares at $473 and $477.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 6h 10m

Flights from Maputo to Lusaka typically involve one stopover, with a median duration of 6h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Maputo to Lusaka are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

🏆 Airline highlight

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers many deals

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has 51 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 1 stopover for flights from Maputo to Lusaka.

Maputo main airports to depart from

Maputo International (MPM)

Cheapest

Maputo International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Maputo to Lusaka.

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

💸 Flights from ~$790

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is the primary gateway to Lusaka, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$790

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA) is a useful domestic alternative, mainly serving domestic and regional routes.

📍 ~330 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$894

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lusaka

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Best Elite deals to Lusaka

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From MPM

Elite

Oct 08

Lusaka, Zambia

40% AI deal score

$2,437

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Aug 29

Lusaka, Zambia

40% AI deal score

$3,621

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Aug 29

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$3,449

TAAG Angola Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Aug 27

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$3,449

TAAG Angola Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Aug 27

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$3,451

TAAG Angola Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Aug 26

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$11,273

Qatar Airways, +1

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Aug 26

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$11,273

Qatar Airways, +1

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Sep 04

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$11,276

Qatar Airways, +1

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Sep 05

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$11,307

Qatar Airways, +1

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Aug 27

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$11,710

Qatar Airways, +1

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Aug 27

Lusaka, Zambia

39% AI deal score

$11,710

Qatar Airways, +1

Business Class

From MPM

Elite

Aug 27

Lusaka, Zambia

38% AI deal score

$3,451

TAAG Angola Airlines, +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 help you identify better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may offer lower fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less common. It's usually beneficial to monitor fare changes over time to find a suitable booking window.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or different pricing. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the additional time and cost of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Maputo to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Maputo to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from Maputo to Lusaka

Regular price: $411 - $759

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

The regular price range for this route is between 411 USD and 759 USD. The current lowest deal is 743 USD with Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, for travel from Oct 9-Oct 13.

now $743

Low $411

High $759

The cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Lusaka

April

Cheapest

Flights from $473

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $505

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Maputo to Lusaka

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Proflight Zambia

South African Airways

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Maputo to Lusaka

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Airlink

$574

$876

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Key Airlines

$604

$802

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Key Airlines

$580

$841

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Key Airlines

$578

$841

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines

$584

$1,824

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MPM - Lusaka

Maputo (MPM) - Lusaka (LUN)

South African Airways

$657

$807

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$726 → $789

14 nights

Nov 30 - Dec 14

$699 → $778

11%

6 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 12

$729 → $815

12%

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$726 → $815

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Maputo to Lusaka

Maputo - Lusaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Maputo to Lusaka are above the typical level at $743.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for cheaper fares

Historically, April, January, and February offer the cheapest median fares at $473 and $477.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 6h 10m

Flights from Maputo to Lusaka typically involve one stopover, with a median duration of 6h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Maputo to Lusaka are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

🏆 Airline highlight

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers many deals

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has 51 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 1 stopover for flights from Maputo to Lusaka.

Maputo main airports to depart from

Maputo International (MPM)

Cheapest

Maputo International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Maputo to Lusaka.

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

💸 Flights from ~$790

Lusaka main airports to arrive at

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is the primary gateway to Lusaka, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$790

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA) is a useful domestic alternative, mainly serving domestic and regional routes.

📍 ~330 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$894

Lusaka, Zambia

38% AI deal score

$3,451

TAAG Angola Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

Cheap Flights from Maputo to Lusaka

Today’s best flight deals from Maputo to Lusaka

Maputo to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Maputo to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from Maputo to Lusaka

The cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Lusaka

Direct flights from Maputo to Lusaka

Last-minute flights going from Maputo to Lusaka

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

Popular Airports to fly from Maputo to Lusaka

Maputo - Lusaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for cheaper fares

Connecting flights average 6h 10m

Deals are frequent for this route

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers many deals

Consider connecting flights

Maputo 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 08

Aug 29

Aug 29

Aug 27

Aug 27

Aug 26

Aug 26

Sep 04

Sep 05

Aug 27

Aug 27

Aug 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

How can I find cheap flights from Maputo to Lusaka?

When should I book flights from Maputo to Lusaka?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Maputo to Lusaka flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Maputo

Flights to Lusaka from other cities

Maputo to Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Maputo to Lusaka

How much is a round trip from Maputo to Lusaka

The cheapest time to fly from Maputo to Lusaka

Direct flights from Maputo to Lusaka

Last-minute flights going from Maputo to Lusaka

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

Popular Airports to fly from Maputo to Lusaka

Maputo - Lusaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for cheaper fares

Connecting flights average 6h 10m

Deals are frequent for this route

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique offers many deals

Consider connecting flights

Maputo 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 08

Aug 29

Aug 29

Aug 27

Aug 27

Aug 26

Aug 26

Sep 04

Sep 05

Aug 27

Aug 27

Aug 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lusaka

How can I find cheap flights from Maputo to Lusaka?

When should I book flights from Maputo to Lusaka?

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