What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Lusaka?

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Lusaka

How long does it take to fly to Lusaka?

The flight from New York to Lusaka depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Newark (a popular airport in New York) to Lusaka (the most popular airport in Lusaka), then the flight time is 21h 35m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to Lusaka, then the average flight time is 25h 52m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from New York to Lusaka?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 35m.

What airlines fly to Lusaka?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lusaka from New York according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Lusaka. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Lusaka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between New York and Lusaka?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 85% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Lusaka?

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,136.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from New York to Lusaka?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 40m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Lusaka Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to Lusaka Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Lusaka Airport?

As of May 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Lusaka Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Lusaka Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Lusaka Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lusaka Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Lusaka Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Lusaka Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,894 to $1,436. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,066.

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1:20 am - 2:20 pm

JFK

LUN

31h 00m

2 stops

9:25 pm - 3:10 pm

LUN

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

$1,066Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15

10:00 pm - 8:40 am

JFK

LUN

28h 40m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 9:00 am

LUN

JFK

47h 50m

3 stops

$1,074Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

1:20 am - 8:35 am

JFK

LUN

25h 15m

1 stop

2:15 pm - 3:10 pm

LUN

JFK

30h 55m

2 stops

$1,160Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 17

10:00 pm - 8:40 am

JFK

LUN

28h 40m

1 stop

7:30 am - 9:00 am

LUN

JFK

31h 30m

2 stops

$1,168Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

11:20 am - 2:25 pm

JFK

LUN

21h 05m

1 stop

2:15 pm - 9:00 am

LUN

JFK

48h 45m

2 stops

$1,171Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

5:31 pm - 7:50 am

EWR

LUN

55h 19m

2 stops

9:55 pm - 10:30 pm

LUN

EWR

31h 35m

2 stops

$1,414American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

9:45 pm - 3:20 pm

EWR

LUN

35h 35m

3 stops

7:00 am - 8:55 am

LUN

EWR

31h 55m

4 stops

$1,664Ethiopian Air

Sun, May 17 - Tue, May 26

10:43 am - 8:40 am

EWR

LUN

39h 57m

2 stops

9:25 pm - 9:14 pm

LUN

EWR

29h 49m

2 stops

$1,687American Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

9:45 pm - 3:20 pm

EWR

LUN

35h 35m

3 stops

2:10 am - 7:45 pm

LUN

EWR

23h 35m

2 stops

$1,690Ethiopian Air

Sun, May 31 - Sat, Jun 6

6:30 am - 2:35 pm

LGA

LUN

26h 05m

2 stops

9:35 pm - 4:58 pm

LUN

LGA

49h 23m

2 stops

$1,860Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 26 - Thu, Jun 11

Qatar Airways flights from New York to Lusaka

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Qatar Airways

Sep 7

JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 00m

2 stops

LUN2:20 pmLusaka

Sep 15

LUN9:25 pmLusaka

23h 45m

1 stop

JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,066

Qatar Airways

Oct 14

JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

LUN8:40 amLusaka

Oct 28

LUN3:10 pmLusaka

47h 50m

3 stops

JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,074

Qatar Airways

Sep 2

JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

LUN8:35 amLusaka

Sep 17

LUN2:15 pmLusaka

30h 55m

2 stops

JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,160

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Lusaka

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Ethiopian Air

May 13

JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 20m

2 stops

LUN1:20 amLusaka

May 26

LUN2:10 amLusaka

23h 50m

2 stops

JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,296

Ethiopian Air

May 14

EWR9:45 pmNewark

40h 10m

3 stops

LUN7:55 pmLusaka

May 27

LUN12:20 pmLusaka

37h 25m

3 stops

EWR7:45 pmNewark

$1,301

Ethiopian Air

May 13

JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 20m

2 stops

LUN1:20 amLusaka

May 29

LUN2:10 amLusaka

23h 50m

2 stops

JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,346

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Mon 9/7

1:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Lusaka

Tue 9/15

9:25 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,066

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JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/14

10:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 40m

Lusaka

Wed 10/28

3:10 pm-9:00 am

3 stops47h 50m

$1,074

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JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/2

1:20 am-8:35 am

1 stop25h 15m

Lusaka

Thu 9/17

2:15 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,160

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

10:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 40m

Lusaka

Wed 10/14

7:30 am-9:00 am

2 stops31h 30m

$1,168

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

11:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Lusaka

Tue 9/15

2:15 pm-9:00 am

2 stops48h 45m

$1,171

NewarkLusaka

EWR - LUN

EWRLUN

Newark

Tue 11/3

5:31 pm-7:50 am

2 stops55h 19m

Lusaka

Tue 11/17

9:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,414

NewarkLusaka

EWR - LUN

EWRLUN

Newark

Sun 5/17

9:45 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops35h 35m

Lusaka

Tue 5/26

7:00 am-8:55 am

4 stops31h 55m

$1,664

NewarkLusaka

EWR - LUN

EWRLUN

Newark

Wed 8/19

10:43 am-8:40 am

2 stops39h 57m

Lusaka

Thu 8/27

9:25 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops29h 49m

$1,687

NewarkLusaka

EWR - LUN

EWRLUN

Newark

Sun 5/31

9:45 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops35h 35m

Lusaka

Sat 6/6

2:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,690

New YorkLusaka

LGA - LUN

LGALUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/26

6:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Lusaka

Thu 6/11

9:35 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops49h 23m

$1,860

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If you don’t want to visit Lusaka in October, then you should wait until March to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $934.

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How far is New York to Lusaka by plane?
Lusaka is 7539.0 mi away from New York. 21h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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As of May 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Lusaka Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Lusaka Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Lusaka Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lusaka Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Lusaka Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Lusaka Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Lusaka?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from New York to Lusaka is Qatar Airways, representing 43% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Ethiopian Air at 28%, Kenya Airways at 22%, and JetBlue at 7%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $964	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,000 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $984	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,134	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,338	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,980 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,678	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,572 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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