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Lusaka
Lusaka3 stops$995
Livingstone
Livingstone1 stop$1,089
Ndola
Ndola2 stops$1,932

Cheap Flight Deals to Zambia

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Zambia

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Zambia.
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10:00 pm - 3:00 pmJFK-LUN
35h 00m3 stops
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3:25 pm - 9:00 amLUN-JFK
23h 35m1 stop
$995Qatar Airways
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Mon, May 5 - Sun, May 18
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11:00 am - 3:00 pmIAD-LUN
46h 00m3 stops
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3:25 pm - 4:10 pmLUN-IAD
30h 45m1 stop
$998Qatar Airways
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 19
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1:45 pm - 9:10 amJFK-LUN
37h 25m1 stop
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10:00 am - 7:35 amLUN-JFK
27h 35m2 stops
$1,074Kenya Airways
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Mon, May 12 - Wed, May 21
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10:00 pm - 1:20 amJFK-LUN
21h 20m2 stops
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2:10 am - 8:00 pmLUN-JFK
23h 50m2 stops
$1,076Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 7 - Tue, May 13
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10:55 am - 9:55 pmIAD-LUN
53h 00m3 stops
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1:35 pm - 8:55 amLUN-IAD
25h 20m3 stops
$1,096Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 19
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 9:10 amJFK-LUN
37h 25m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 7:35 amLUN-JFK
19h 20m1 stop
$1,118Kenya Airways
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Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 24
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10:00 pm - 8:40 amJFK-LUN
28h 40m1 stop
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9:25 pm - 3:10 pmLUN-JFK
23h 45m1 stop
$1,280American Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 31
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10:00 pm - 2:25 pmJFK-LUN
34h 25m1 stop
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9:25 pm - 3:10 pmLUN-JFK
23h 45m1 stop
$1,283American Airlines
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Sun, May 18 - Sat, May 31
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12:15 pm - 2:35 pmDFW-LUN
43h 20m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 9:40 amLUN-DFW
43h 05m1 stop
$1,515Emirates
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12:15 pm - 2:35 pmDFW-LUN
43h 20m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 9:40 amLUN-DFW
43h 05m1 stop
$1,565Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Zambia

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Zambia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Zambia?

The average price of all flights from the United States to Zambia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Zambia is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,641. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $1,843 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Zambia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Zambia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Zambia is October, when tickets cost $1,181 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,882 and $1,808 respectively.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United States to Zambia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Zambia is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,298 on average. Morning departures are around 20% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Zambia is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,784.

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February

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December

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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Lusaka

FAQs - booking Zambia flights

  • What are the passport and visa requirements when traveling from the United States to Zamibia?

    Every citizen of the United States of America must have a visa before entering Zambia. In addition, your passport must be valid for six months from the date you intend to leave for Zambia and must contain at least two blank pages. Note that anyone who qualifies for an ordinary visa to Zambia is also eligible to apply for an e-visa, provided they are aged 16 or older.

  • Besides New York and Dallas, which other city in the U.S. offers flights to Zambia?

    If New York and Dallas lie far away from you, you can opt to fly to Zambia from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Illinois, Logan International Airport in Boston, or Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). All these airports provide connecting flights to Zambia, landing at the country’s main airport, LUN. Suppose you are flying from PHL; you’ll fly aboard British Airways, then have a layover in Nairobi before proceeding to Lusaka aboard Kenya Airways.

  • If I want to travel to Victoria Falls, what is the best way to get there?

    Victoria Falls, locally known as Mosi-oa-tunya, is an iconic attraction located in the southern part of Zambia. Although this region is served by Livingstone Airport, it is recommended that you fly into LUN from the U.S., before taking a domestic flight to LIV. This landmark lies about 38.8 km from the airport, and it takes about 20 minutes to get there by car.

  • Which is the best way to fly to Harare from Lusaka?

    Harare is the capital city of Zimbabwe, which borders Harare to the south. The easiest way to fly to this city is from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Harare International Airport (HRE). Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways provide nonstop flights between these two destinations. On the other hand, South African Airlines provides two-stop flights via Johannesburg and Gaborone.

  • Which is the best arrival airport in Zambia if I am flying in from the United States to experience Chambo Chalutanga?

    Chambo Chalutanga is an annual ceremony held every September by the people of Mfungwe tribe in Isoka district. The best way to arrive here is by flying into Mbeya Aiport (MBI) in Tanzania and traveling via ground transportation, which is about three hours by car. If you are arriving through LUN, you’ll have to connect to DAR before landing at Mbeya.

  • What is the easiest way to get to South Luangwa National Game Park from the United States?

    South Luangwa National Game Park is located in Zambia’s Luangwa River valley. This area is served by Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), with most flights as connections from LUN. The park sits about 38 km away. If you are renting, choose a 4-by-4 vehicle, and you’ll be at the park in about an hour. Abundant wildlife such as buffaloes, giraffes, and elephants could be visible during your visit.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Zambia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Zambia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Zambia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Zambia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Zambia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Zambia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Zambia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Zambia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Zambia

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Zambia flight deals.
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka is the main gateway in Zambia, connecting the country with the rest of the world. Regardless of the region, you are visiting, you will have to land at LUN before connecting to other domestic airports. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York is the most popular departure airport for most airlines operating from the U.S. to Zambia, with most of them originating from the East Coast of the United States of America.
  • Travelers departing from the central part of the U.S. to Zambia are likely to fly through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Almost all flights taking this route land at LUN, with some of them making one-stop or two-stop connections before landing. Among the most common layovers are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), Dubai International Airport (DXB), and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
  • Suppose you intend to explore the southern part of Zambia. In that case, consider booking a flight to Livingstone Airport (LVI). Several airlines travel along this route, with most of them making one-stop or two-stop connections in their capitals or hubs. For instance, Kenya Airways goes through Nairobi, Emirates Airways through Dubai, Turkish Airlines stops in Istanbul, and Qatar Airways stops in Doha.
  • Chipata is one of the most frequented towns in eastern Zambia. The administrative capital of the Eastern Province of Zambia is served by Chipata Airport (CIP). Flights from the U.S. will first land at LUN before domestic and regional airlines connect you to CIP. Proflight Zambia is a major carrier along this route, with the flight lasting about an hour and 10 minutes.
  •  Do you intend to cross over to Tanzania after your holiday in Lusaka? If yes, it might be a good idea if you booked a flight from LUN to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Air Tanzania provides the shortest flight between these two destinations. Other carriers involve layovers in Nairobi, Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, and Lilongwe.
  • Besides John F. Kennedy International Airport, other New York airports that operate flights to Zambia include Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Flights from both EWR and LGA land at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), the country’s central hub.
  • When you are booking a flight from JFK to LUN, keep in mind that numerous airlines offer one-stop or two-stop flights along this route. For instance, Kenya Airways makes layovers in Nairobi and Harare, Emirates Airways flies through Dubai, and Qatar Airways stops in Doha.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Zambia

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Zambia? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3200 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
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Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

10.0 ExcellentDaniel, Feb 2025BOS - DXB
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Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

Any sort of gluten free snack option would be nice

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

3 hours late. Not even water offered on a 2.25 hour flight.

I had a carry on and a personal bag. I put my personal item under my seat and on way to the seat I put my bag up. I usually close my eyes and rest as I was on call for last 36 hours. I heard very loud announcements that someone needs to identify their bag. Pretty sure it was not mine until the hostess pointed out my jacket details attached to the bag. I asked why she got my bag out. I got berated and did not want to create a scene. But this person needs to be talked to.

Everyone was nice. It was on time and the food was. Airplane food, but not horrible

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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