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Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka from $930

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka (WAS-LUN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:55 am - 12:35 pmIAD-LUN
43h 40m2 stops
7:25 am - 7:50 pmLUN-IAD
42h 25m3 stops
$1,136Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 20
4:40 pm - 1:15 amIAD-LUN
26h 35m2 stops
3:10 pm - 2:45 pmLUN-IAD
29h 35m2 stops
$1,174
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 21
9:50 pm - 1:15 amIAD-LUN
45h 25m2 stops
3:10 pm - 2:45 pmLUN-IAD
29h 35m2 stops
$1,204
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Fri, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 22
9:05 pm - 2:25 pmIAD-LUN
35h 20m1 stop
3:25 pm - 4:10 pmLUN-IAD
30h 45m1 stop
$1,489Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 20
10:55 am - 2:25 pmIAD-LUN
21h 30m1 stop
9:25 pm - 4:10 pmLUN-IAD
24h 45m1 stop
$1,518Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 21
6:05 am - 11:55 pmDCA-LUN
35h 50m2 stops
12:45 am - 5:32 pmLUN-DCA
46h 47m3 stops
$1,625Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 23
4:40 pm - 1:15 amIAD-LUN
26h 35m3 stops
2:15 am - 7:55 pmLUN-IAD
23h 40m2 stops
$1,641Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 11
9:50 pm - 1:15 amIAD-LUN
45h 25m2 stops
2:15 am - 7:55 pmLUN-IAD
23h 40m2 stops
$1,653Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 11
6:05 am - 9:10 amDCA-LUN
45h 05m2 stops
6:15 pm - 5:32 pmLUN-DCA
29h 17m2 stops
$1,671Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 24
10:55 am - 2:35 pmIAD-LUN
21h 40m1 stop
9:35 pm - 8:40 amLUN-IAD
41h 05m1 stop
$2,278Emirates
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Tue, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 21

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Washington, D.C. to Lusaka, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Lusaka back to Washington, D.C., the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka, 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 Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is October, where tickets cost $1,511 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,107 and $2,091 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 28 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Washington, D.C. to Lusaka were found on Ethiopian Air ($1,136) and Qatar Airways ($1,489). Ethiopian Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $930.

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February

High season

July

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$930
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka was $930 for a one-way ticket and $1,136 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in Lusaka (Lusaka). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Washington Dulles Airport to Lusaka flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,850 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,678 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

    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 Washington, D.C. to Lusaka.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lusaka from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

    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 to Lusaka with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

    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 to Lusaka from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. 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 3995 reviews
8.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
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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.

2.0 MediocreSharon, Apr 2024HRE - LUN
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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.

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

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

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/19Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
19h 35mIAD-LUN
$930
8/19Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
33h 35mDCA-LUN
$997
5/21Tue
3 stops
53h 50mIAD-LUN
$1,008
8/19Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
38h 37mBWI-LUN
$1,040
5/21Tue
2 stops
26h 35mIAD-LUN
$1,081
5/26Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
35h 20mIAD-LUN
$1,115
8/19Mon
3 stops
28h 30mIAD-LUN
$1,118
5/21Tue
1 stopEmirates
21h 40mIAD-LUN
$1,264
5/26Sun
2 stops
37h 50mIAD-LUN
$1,281
8/19Mon
4 stopsEthiopian Air
40h 35mIAD-LUN
$1,383

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Last minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
21h 50mIAD-LUN
5/20Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 10mLUN-IAD
$1,570
5/9Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
21h 50mIAD-LUN
5/19Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 25mLUN-IAD
$1,572
5/9Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
21h 50mIAD-LUN
5/20Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
31h 30mLUN-IAD
$1,633
5/9Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 15mIAD-LUN
5/20Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 10mLUN-IAD
$1,641
5/9Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 15mIAD-LUN
5/19Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 25mLUN-IAD
$1,661
5/9Thu
multi-stop
31h 05mIAD-LUN
5/19Sun
multi-stop
32h 45mLUN-IAD
$2,054
5/9Thu
multi-stop
31h 45mIAD-LUN
5/19Sun
multi-stop
23h 25mLUN-IAD
$2,202
5/9Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
34h 15mBWI-LUN
5/20Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
35h 10mLUN-BWI
$2,572
5/9Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
35h 49mDCA-LUN
5/20Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
29h 15mLUN-DCA
$4,554
5/9Thu
multi-stopEmirates
21h 40mIAD-LUN
5/20Mon
multi-stopEmirates
41h 05mLUN-IAD
$9,495

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