Cheap flights to Lusaka
19 cities have regular scheduled flights to Lusaka (LUN). 22 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Johannesburg, Ndola, Livingstone, Harare, Addis Ababa. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Harare — Lusaka
Livingstone — Lusaka
Ndola — Lusaka
Gaborone — Lusaka
Entebbe — Lilongwe
Johannesburg — Harare
Kigali — Addis Ababa
Nairobi — Entebbe
Lilongwe — Nairobi
Dar es Salaam — Nairobi
Cape Town — Johannesburg
Windhoek — Johannesburg
Popular departure cities to Lusaka
South Africa
Zambia
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Ethiopia
Kenya
Qatar
Rwanda
Namibia
United Arab Emirates
Malawi
Tanzania
South Africa
Uganda
Zambia
Zambia
Botswana
Turkey
ZambiaFlight insights to Lusaka
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Lusaka — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Lusaka come from Johannesburg, Ndola and Livingstone. Johannesburg leads with around 122 flights a week.
- Johannesburg122 flights/week
- Ndola81 flights/week
- Livingstone49 flights/week
- Harare32 flights/week
- Addis Ababa28 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Lusaka depart from Zambia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Zambia alone accounts for about 35% of all direct routes.
- Zambiaavg $193
- South Africaavg $215
- Zimbabweavg $153
- Ethiopiaavg $343
- Kenyaavg $266
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Lusaka range from Harare at $153 to Addis Ababa at $343 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Johannesburgfrom $173
- Ndolafrom $199
- Livingstonefrom $186
- Hararefrom $153
- Addis Ababafrom $343
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Lusaka from right now are Harare from $153, Johannesburg from $173 and Livingstone from $186.
- Hararefrom $153
- Johannesburgfrom $173
- Livingstonefrom $186
- Ndolafrom $199
- Dubaifrom $205
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Lusaka is from Istanbul at about 8h 31m, followed by Dubai (7h 23m) and Doha (7h 7m).
- Istanbul8h 31m
- Dubai7h 23m
- Doha7h 7m
- Addis Ababa4h 16m
- Cape Town3h 25m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Lusaka?
- There are 19+ cities with regular flights to Lusaka, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Lusaka depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Lusaka from Johannesburg, Ndola, Livingstone, Harare, Addis Ababa. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Lusaka?
- 22 airlines operate flights to Lusaka, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Lusaka?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Lusaka?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.