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$645+ Cheap flights to Lusaka

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— LUN
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Lusaka in 2026

Cheapest flights to Lusaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lusaka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 28, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/71:20 am
JFK
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LUN
2 stops31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/159:25 pm
LUN
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JFK
1 stop31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,066
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/121:20 am
JFK
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LUN
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/273:10 pm
LUN
-
JFK
3 stops47h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,138
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2810:05 pm
JFK
-
LUN
2 stops33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/103:25 pm
LUN
-
JFK
1 stop37h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/24$1,145
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/410:05 pm
JFK
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LUN
1 stop28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/112:15 pm
LUN
-
JFK
2 stops38h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,153
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2910:05 pm
JFK
-
LUN
1 stop28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/72:15 pm
LUN
-
JFK
2 stops62h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,168
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:00 pm
JFK
-
LUN
1 stop28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/147:30 am
LUN
-
JFK
2 stops31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,171
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:20 am
JFK
-
LUN
2 stops30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/99:25 pm
LUN
-
JFK
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,211
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/11:45 pm
JFK
-
LUN
2 stops20h 40m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/306:15 pm
LUN
-
JFK
1 stop19h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/32:20 pm
EWR
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LUN
2 stops36h 20m
American Airlines
Thu 9/109:25 pm
LUN
-
EWR
2 stops32h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,407
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Sun 8/25:22 pm
EWR
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LUN
2 stops57h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 9/93:25 pm
LUN
-
EWR
2 stops38h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,414
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Sat 8/16:56 am
EWR
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LUN
2 stops43h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 9/93:25 pm
LUN
-
EWR
2 stops36h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/310:42 am
EWR
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LUN
2 stops39h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 9/73:25 pm
LUN
-
EWR
2 stops38h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,477

Find flight deals to Lusaka

Find the latest flights to Lusaka in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 28, 2026.

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Average price

$1,493

Round-trip from

$1,066

One-way from

$645
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One-way flight from New York to Lusaka (LUN)
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Locate flights to Lusaka that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Lusaka that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

6:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops32h 10m

Lusaka

Wed 10/14

7:30 am-9:00 am

2 stops31h 30m

$1,292
Quickest round-trip

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/31

11:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Lusaka

Wed 9/9

3:25 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,429

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

11:20 am-1:05 am

2 stops31h 45m

Lusaka

Wed 10/14

10:00 am-9:00 am

3 stops29h 00m

$1,462

New YorkLusaka

LGA - LUN

LGALUN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/3

4:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops34h 40m

Lusaka

Thu 9/10

9:25 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$1,513

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/28

7:00 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops40h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 9/7

6:15 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,515

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

7:00 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops40h 25m

Lusaka

Wed 10/14

10:00 am-2:45 pm

3 stops34h 45m

$1,515

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/3

7:00 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops40h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 9/7

6:15 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,605

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

7:00 pm-9:10 am

2 stops32h 10m

Lusaka

Wed 9/9

10:00 am-2:45 pm

3 stops34h 45m

$1,605

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/26

8:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops54h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 6/12

3:25 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,611

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/29

7:00 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops40h 25m

Lusaka

Fri 9/4

6:15 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,657

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Lusaka in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Lusaka flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Lusaka flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Lusaka flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Lusaka flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Lusaka. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lusaka

How long is the flight to Lusaka?

On average, a flight from New York to Lusaka takes 25 hours 54 minutes. Flights to Lusaka from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lusaka?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Lusaka are Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $928
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $964
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $929
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From $1,108

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lusaka?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Lusaka are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Lusaka by month

Plan your trip to Lusaka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lusaka ranges from 0.4 - 7.9 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Lusaka when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Lusaka by month

Plan your trip to Lusaka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lusaka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lusaka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lusaka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lusaka. Reviews last updated April 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,JetBlue, andEthiopian Air to Zambia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,726 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,967 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,003 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
303 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

FAQs about flying to Lusaka

Best Time to Fly to Lusaka, Zambia

The dry season is between May and September. Animals tend to congregate around waterholes and rivers at this time of year, making it ideal for safaris. The weather is a lot cooler too, with temperatures ranging from 75F to 86F. Another benefit of visiting at this time of year is avoiding the drenching humidity of the wet season.   

Getting around Lusaka, Zambia

The city is negotiable by car, but the road culture is vastly different from the experiences of most visitors. Lusaka is served by two bus networks, mini-buses and The Big Bus, but be aware that the bus will not leave until it’s full. Also be mindful that you cannot leave a bus once on board if it is waiting to be filled, and that the conductors known as Call Boys often have an abrupt and discourteous demeanor.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lusaka?

    Lusaka (LUN), located 12.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Lusaka.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lusaka if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lusaka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lusaka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lusaka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka?

    Lusaka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lusaka. One-way flights to Lusaka typically cost $82, while round-trip flights cost around $219.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Lusaka?

    A round-trip flight to Lusaka will typically cost around $1,281, however they can be found for as little as $219.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lusaka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lusaka, Chicago offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Lusaka have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lusaka can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lusaka?

    Yes. Lusaka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hill Apartments is the closest property to Lusaka (0.0 mi away from Lusaka).

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