What kinds of trips can I take from Lusaka?

Historically, flights from Lusaka have predominantly been long-haul trips, accounting for 100% of all observed flights across the trailing quarter. There were no recorded short-haul or medium-haul flights during this period. This suggests that travelers departing from Lusaka typically embark on longer journeys rather than shorter regional trips.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Lusaka?

Across the trailing quarter, some of the more affordable international flights from Lusaka include destinations like Kigoma in Tanzania, with a median price of $267. Other international options include Nelspruit in South Africa, typically priced at a median of $381, and Lodwar in Kenya, with a median price of $413. Additionally, flights to Maun in Botswana have historically shown a median price of $431.

What month has the cheapest flights from Lusaka?

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Lusaka, with an average price of $786. This represents a 19% savings compared to the annual median average price of $968. January is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $802. Planning travel during these months can lead to more economical fares.

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LUN
Ndola
Zambia • 2026-10-19
37% AI deal score
$74
$107
One-way
LUN
Harare
Zimbabwe • 2027-03-30
43% AI deal score
$132
$115
One-way
LUN
Livingstone
Zambia • 2026-09-08
40% AI deal score
$112
$123
One-way
LUN
Solwezi
Zambia • 2026-09-21
39% AI deal score
$170
$145
One-way
LUN
Mansa
Zambia • 2026-11-06
36% AI deal score
$73
$171
One-way
LUN
Zanzibar
Tanzania • 2026-11-10
75% AI deal score
$289
$188
One-way
LUN
Kasama
Zambia • 2026-09-17
35% AI deal score
$76
$197
One-way
LUN
Mfuwe
Zambia • 2026-09-26
34% AI deal score
$74
$199
One-way
LUN
Johannesburg
South Africa • 2026-09-16
42% AI deal score
$163
$219
One-way
LUN
Entebbe
Uganda • 2026-09-20
81% AI deal score
$362
$221
One-way

Flights from Lusaka: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka

Over the last 90 days, 22% of recent fares from Lusaka were to Zimbabwe, making it the dominant country for flight deals from Lusaka. Following closely, South Africa and Zambia each accounted for 15% of recent fares. You can find flights to a broad range of destinations, with 165 unique cities reachable from Lusaka across 75 countries, providing extensive options for travelers.

For those seeking cheap flights from Lusaka, the most affordable fares right now start at $213 to Harare, Zimbabwe. You can also find competitive prices to domestic destinations, with flights to Ndola, Zambia available from $215, and fares to Livingstone, Zambia starting at $245.

The route mix from Lusaka is overwhelmingly characterized by long-haul flights, with 100% of routes falling into the long-distance category.

When looking for direct flights from Lusaka, it's important to note that only 18.1% of recent fares were non-stop, indicating that connecting flights are more common for routes departing from Lusaka.

The most frequently discounted destination from Lusaka recently has been Harare, Zimbabwe. Other popular routes include flights to Ndola, Zambia, and Johannesburg, South Africa, which also appear often in recent fare observations over the last 90 days.

Most popular airlines from Lusaka

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

South African Airways

Rwandair Express

Air Seychelles

TAM Mercosur

Qatar Airways

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka soon

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dublin

Lusaka (LUN) - Dublin (DUB)

Etihad Airways

$1,287

$874

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Beirut

Lusaka (LUN) - Beirut (BEY)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,219

$861

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Zürich

Lusaka (LUN) - Zürich (ZRH)

Etihad Airways

$1,193

$954

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Stockholm

Lusaka (LUN) - Stockholm (ARN)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,160

$916

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Mumbai

Lusaka (LUN) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$662

$545

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Asmara

Lusaka (LUN) - Asmara (ASM)

Ethiopian Airlines, Flydubai

$1,334

$958

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Lusaka

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Dec 2026

from

$928

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$974

Beijing

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

$992

Doha

TOP

Qatar • Oct 2026

from

$545

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Oct 2026

from

$469

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Sep 2026

from

$963

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Lusaka

-45%

LUN - Seoul

$1,696 → $928

-37%

LUN - Chicago

$2,020 → $1,275

-43%

LUN - Atlanta

$1,703 → $974

-41%

LUN - Beijing

$1,671 → $991

Popular Airports from Lusaka

Lusaka airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Fri - Thu

The cheapest flights from Lun are on Sunday, Friday, and Thursday, with fares from 104 USD.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$107 direct / ~$213 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Lusaka are to destinations within Zambia and Zimbabwe.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Proflight Zambia, Uganda Airlines, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines

These regional and international carriers offer the most routes from Lusaka.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance from LUN offers the lowest median fare.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan - Mar

Flights from Lusaka tend to be cheaper in January, February, and March.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Harare

Flights from Lusaka to Harare are currently as low as 213 USD.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Lusaka.

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

💸 Flights from ~$211

Airports nearby Lusaka used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International is Zambia's second largest international airport, offering frequent domestic and regional flights.

📍 ~268 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$233

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From LUN

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Mumbai

India • Oct 2026

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$4,637

$2,400

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Kenya Airways

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Booking Flights from Lusaka: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations have offered flights from Lusaka for less than $350. For example, flights to Livingstone typically have a median price of $178, while Ndola often sees median prices around $191. Other options include Kigoma and Solwezi, both with median prices of $267. Travelers can also find deals to Dodoma for a median of $277, Mansa for $288, Mwanza for $288, and Mtwara for $303, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

From Lusaka, travelers can typically fly to 165 unique cities across 75 different countries. Across the trailing quarter, the most frequent destinations include Zimbabwe, accounting for 22% of flights, and South Africa and Zambia, each representing 15% of the flight distribution. This broad selection provides numerous options for both regional and international travel.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, the most frequently served destinations from Lusaka include Harare in Zimbabwe, Ndola in Zambia, and Johannesburg in South Africa. These cities consistently appear as top destinations for travelers departing from Lusaka. This indicates a strong network of connections to these key locations.

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