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Cheapest return flight
$2,031
Typical prices: $2,049-$3,027
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/11Wed 14/11
MEL - LUN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,099
Typical prices: $1,213-$1,839
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/10
MEL - LUN • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Lusaka

 
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Recent return flight deals to Lusaka

Sun, 8 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 13:10MEL  Melbourne-LUN Lusaka
27h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole
Etihad Airways Logo
02:30 - 16:45LUN  Lusaka-MEL Melbourne
29h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$2,031Etihad Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 01:20MEL  Melbourne-LUN Lusaka
40h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole
Etihad Airways Logo
02:30 - 16:45LUN  Lusaka-MEL Melbourne
29h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$2,041Etihad Airways
Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 13:10PER  Perth-LUN Lusaka
32h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:25 - 01:30LUN  Lusaka-PER Perth
29h 05m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
$2,116Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 07:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LUN Lusaka
25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
14:15 - 06:50LUN  Lusaka-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
$2,134Qatar Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 07:50MEL  Melbourne-LUN Lusaka
41h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
10:20 - 23:20LUN  Lusaka-MEL Melbourne
28h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
$2,154Qatar Airways
Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 13:10PER  Perth-LUN Lusaka
32h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:25 - 23:55LUN  Lusaka-PER Perth
27h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi
$2,156Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
South African Logo
23:50 - 12:40PER  Perth-LUN Lusaka
18h 50m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
South African Logo
13:30 - 12:10LUN  Lusaka-PER Perth
16h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,161South African
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
South African Logo
18:10 - 12:40BNE  Brisbane-LUN Lusaka
26h 30m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo
South African Logo
13:30 - 23:20LUN  Lusaka-BNE Brisbane
25h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth
$2,539South African
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 14:20PER  Perth-LUN Lusaka
22h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
21:20 - 23:55LUN  Lusaka-PER Perth
44h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi
$2,912Emirates
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 14:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LUN Lusaka
41h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
21:20 - 18:35LUN  Lusaka-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
$2,946Emirates
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Lusaka flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Lusaka with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Lusaka?

Melbourne Airport to Lusaka is the cheapest route at $2,031 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Perth to Lusaka is the most popular connection with return deals from $2,116.

How much is a flight to Lusaka?

A return flight to Lusaka costs $2,450 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Melbourne Airport average $2,148, while Perth runs a bit higher at $2,327.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Lusaka?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Lusaka at $2,267 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $2,798.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lusaka?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Lusaka with an average price of $2,006 return.
•December ($2,869) and January ($2,767) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Lusaka?

Evening flights to Lusaka are the cheapest at $2,402 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,516.

What is a good deal for flights to Lusaka?

Flights under $2,049 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Lusaka at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Melbourne Airport $2,005
•Perth $2,012
•Adelaide $2,023.

When are flights to Lusaka the cheapest?

Flights to Lusaka are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Lusaka

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$1,099
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka

When to book flights to Lusaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Lusaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Lusaka, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Lusaka is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Lusaka is around $2,049 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Lusaka?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Lusaka are from:
    • Melbourne, from $2,031 return

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Lusaka?

    Last-minute fares to Lusaka – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% above the average return fare of $2,450.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Lusaka?

    Qantas Airways operates the most flights from Australia to Lusaka at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Lusaka. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Lusaka flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Lusaka, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 15% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Lusaka, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $2,049 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Lusaka in February. Return fares historically average $2,006 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $115 per return. Afternoon flights to Lusaka average $2,402 compared to $2,516 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Lusaka, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Delta includes a cabin bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Lusaka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Lusaka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3664 reviews
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

The food on this flight was just terrible. I have a wheat allergy so when booking I ask for gluten free options. The food given was inedible. The bread rolls were rock hard. Once board I was given one and the only thing I could do was eat the chicken slice and piece of tomato on it. Also given was 4 small cubes of fruit, 2 watermelon and 2 pineapple and a bottle of water. My husband had a regular meal and found his very average. Then the evening meal was also disappointing! Some dried out fish with spinach and 3 sticks of dry white sweet potato. No sauce …. 😳 again, the same fruit and water. The passengers had to wait a long time for the dinner food to be served. My husband just wanted to eat and go to sleep so he was a bit annoyed about that. We got off the plane and I was feeling quite hangry. Not enough food or a good eating experience. Emirates used to be a flight we looked forward to… now we are considering looking at other companies for the future.

This airline has now finally turned the corner and reminiscent of the old day service. Would definitely recommend flying with SAA.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Overall the crew were friendlier than similar premium airlines like Cathay or Singapore. Seat was good. Food was excellent.. the starlink wifi was a real plus. The entertainment was just ok.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

Was required to print a boarding pass, which I'd prefer to avoid. Seat (economy x) was comfortable, service was excellent.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Over all good experience. Cabin crew should have been more attentive and the food quality should improve.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

In my opinion, Etihad Airways is a first rate airline except for one important element. On the day before my return flights, when I chose my seats on the Etihad website I was charged an additional $55 (US) in order to sit on the aisle. I was not at all happy about this additional "hidden" charge and I felt cheated.

Boarding was quick and efficient. Ground staff were pleasant and courteous. Food was tasty, portions were good for me. Food containers kept slipping on the tray. Tray would look better with an anti-skid tray mat. I had the bulkhead seat which was very uncomfortable for couple of reasons. Aircraft is designed with no throughput to move across aisle to aisle. Passengers kept jumping over my legs to get from one side to the other to use the toilet. Secondly I had a mother and 9 month baby next to me. Mom had to hold baby for 12 hours in her lap as he did not fit into the bassinet. Half the baby was on my lap during the flight. Aircraft temperature was very cold - light attendant said it was the central cooling and nothing could be done about it. Movie selection was very poor old and outdated.

Everything is good and improved and needs to improve economy class seat more specious so long journey we can enjoy and it will be give more relaxable. Overall all services good and safely landed . I enjoyed my journey and all the cabin crew members services very well.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion and just ply wood. The seats are so compact that no one would sit comfortably. I am a slim person and it was super hard for me to move in the seat just imagine what someone else would feel. This airline would be my last option. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far far better than this. Do not travel even for free.

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