Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Lusaka (LUN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka pass through?

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka most commonly connect through: • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 40% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 40% of one-stop connections • Istanbul (IST) - 20% of one-stop connections Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Washington, D.C. to Lusaka route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,525 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,869, a difference of $344. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka takes 0h 00m, covering 7,698 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,334 to $12,081. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka looking right now?

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $917, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 24h 55m, compared with 26h 37m via Istanbul (IST) and 31h 26m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka?

Lusaka is 6 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (Central Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Lusaka Airport (LUN)?

Lusaka Airport (LUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $41 for economy cars. Top options include: • Final Rentals • Europcar • GREEN MOTION • Xdrive Mobility • Flex To Go

How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Lusaka flight?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka range from $1,462 to $1,934, with an average of $1,761 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,462 counts as a good deal.

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

Air France ($1,341) and Qatar Airways ($1,361) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and Dubai Intl (DXB) are the most popular layovers for the Washington, D.C. to Lusaka route. 40% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DOH or DXB.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,044. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka which airport offers the shortest layover?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) had the shortest average connection time for Washington, D.C. to Lusaka layovers at 902 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 19

6:40 pm - 9:15 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

31h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:15 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,334Multiple Airlines

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6:40 pm - 9:15 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

31h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:15 pm - 3:45 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,334Multiple Airlines

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6:40 pm - 9:15 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

31h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:15 pm - 4:30 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,341Air France

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10:30 am - 2:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

44h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

2:45 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,361Qatar Airways

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6:15 pm - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

32h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:15 pm - 3:45 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,365KLM

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8:05 pm - 2:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

35h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

2:45 pm - 4:55 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,398Qatar Airways

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10:30 am - 2:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

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2:45 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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$1,413Qatar Airways

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10:55 am - 9:35 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

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7:00 am - 9:00 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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$1,623Ethiopian Air

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10:00 am - 1:15 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

44h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Harare

12:20 pm - 8:00 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m3 stops Harare Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,663Ethiopian Air

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Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

11:05 am - 8:35 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

39h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:15 pm - 3:40 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

55h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,713Qatar Airways

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3:10 pm - 1:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

40h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

6:00 pm - 3:40 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 40m2 stops Entebbe Doha Hamad Intl

$1,734Multiple Airlines

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10:55 am - 2:35 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

21h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:30 am - 8:50 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

55h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

$1,764Emirates

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

9:05 am - 1:20 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

34h 15m3 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 3:40 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

54h 30m3 stops Harare Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,772Multiple Airlines

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10:55 am - 12:35 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

43h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:35 pm - 8:55 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,807Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

9:05 am - 1:20 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

34h 15m3 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

4:00 pm - 3:40 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 40m2 stops Harare Doha Hamad Intl

$1,839Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 13

10:55 am - 9:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

29h 00m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:15 am - 7:30 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,872Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

6:23 pm - 2:25 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LUN Lusaka

38h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 pm - 11:10 pmLUN Lusaka-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

31h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,393Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

1:39 pm - 8:35 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-LUN Lusaka

36h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 pm - 9:30 pmLUN Lusaka-BWI Baltimore/Washington

36h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,425Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

4:30 pm - 1:20 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

26h 50m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Athens Eleftherios V. Addis Ababa Bole

7:00 am - 8:55 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 55m4 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

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

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Lusaka (LUN) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Lusaka route, averaging $1,347 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Lusaka routes average $1,783, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

October is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka at $1,253 round-trip.
February ($2,218) and August ($2,037) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 77% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	February
High season	May
Cheapest flight	$680

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?
Flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Lusaka (LUN).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka pass through?
One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 20% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Washington, D.C. to Lusaka route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,525 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,869, a difference of $344. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?
A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka takes 0h 00m, covering 7,698 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,334 to $12,081. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka looking right now?
One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $917, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?
Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 24h 55m, compared with 26h 37m via Istanbul (IST) and 31h 26m via Dubai Intl (DXB).
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka?
Lusaka is 6 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (Central Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Lusaka Airport (LUN)?
Lusaka Airport (LUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $41 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Final Rentals
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Xdrive Mobility
• Flex To Go
How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Lusaka flight?
Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka range from $1,462 to $1,934, with an average of $1,761 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,462 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,525 - about $344 less than Saturday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Lusaka trip for October. Fares historically average $1,253 round-trip in that month - typically $965 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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