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 New York (a popular airport in New York) to Lusaka (the most popular airport in Lusaka), then the flight time is 27h 22m on average. If you fly from Newark (another popular airport in New York) to Lusaka, then the average flight time is 32h 40m.

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

Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Lusaka

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 47% 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: 86% 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 $1,233.

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 March 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 $1,422 to $1,018. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,022.

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1:20 am - 2:20 pm

JFK

LUN

31h 00m

2 stops

9:25 pm - 10:30 pm

LUN

JFK

31h 05m

1 stop

$1,022Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15

10:00 pm - 2:20 pm

JFK

LUN

34h 20m

2 stops

3:25 pm - 9:20 am

LUN

JFK

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,042Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 10

10:00 pm - 1:20 am

JFK

LUN

21h 20m

2 stops

2:10 am - 8:00 pm

LUN

JFK

23h 50m

2 stops

$1,075Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21

1:45 pm - 5:25 pm

JFK

LUN

21h 40m

2 stops

10:00 am - 7:35 am

LUN

JFK

27h 35m

2 stops

$1,096Kenya Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, May 4

1:45 pm - 9:10 am

JFK

LUN

37h 25m

1 stop

10:00 am - 7:35 am

LUN

JFK

27h 35m

2 stops

$1,105Kenya Airways

Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 10

1:20 am - 8:40 am

JFK

LUN

25h 20m

1 stop

3:25 pm - 3:10 pm

LUN

JFK

29h 45m

1 stop

$1,126Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 20

10:42 am - 8:40 am

EWR

LUN

39h 58m

2 stops

9:25 pm - 11:00 pm

LUN

EWR

31h 35m

2 stops

$1,280American Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12

6:35 am - 2:25 pm

EWR

LUN

49h 50m

2 stops

9:25 pm - 11:00 pm

LUN

EWR

31h 35m

2 stops

$1,282American Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 12

9:45 pm - 3:20 pm

EWR

LUN

35h 35m

3 stops

1:35 pm - 7:45 pm

LUN

EWR

60h 10m

3 stops

$1,308Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 10

7:10 am - 2:35 pm

LGA

LUN

25h 25m

2 stops

9:35 pm - 2:58 pm

LUN

LGA

47h 23m

2 stops

$1,811Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 26

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May 4

EWR10:42 amNewark

39h 58m

2 stops

LUN8:40 amLusaka

May 12

LUN9:25 pmLusaka

31h 35m

2 stops

EWR11:00 pmNewark

$1,280

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May 3

EWR6:35 amNewark

49h 50m

2 stops

LUN2:25 pmLusaka

May 12

LUN9:25 pmLusaka

31h 35m

2 stops

EWR11:00 pmNewark

$1,282

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Apr 28

EWR5:20 pmNewark

57h 20m

2 stops

LUN8:40 amLusaka

May 10

LUN3:25 pmLusaka

37h 03m

2 stops

EWR10:28 pmNewark

$1,286

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Qatar Airways

Apr 29

JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 20m

2 stops

LUN2:20 pmLusaka

May 10

LUN3:25 pmLusaka

23h 55m

1 stop

JFK9:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,042

Qatar Airways

May 4

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 05m

1 stop

LUN2:25 pmLusaka

May 15

LUN3:10 pmLusaka

48h 10m

3 stops

JFK9:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,044

Qatar Airways

Sep 7

JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 20m

1 stop

LUN8:40 amLusaka

Sep 15

LUN3:10 pmLusaka

47h 50m

3 stops

JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,063

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2 stops31h 00m

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Tue 9/15

9:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,022

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JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

10:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Lusaka

Sun 5/10

3:25 pm-9:20 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,042

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JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/15

10:00 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

Lusaka

Tue 4/21

2:10 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,075

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JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/19

1:45 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Lusaka

Mon 5/4

10:00 am-7:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,096

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JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

1:45 pm-9:10 am

1 stop37h 25m

Lusaka

Sun 5/10

10:00 am-7:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,105

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JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

1:20 am-8:40 am

1 stop25h 20m

Lusaka

Wed 5/20

3:25 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,126

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EWR - LUN

EWRLUN

Newark

Mon 5/4

10:42 am-8:40 am

2 stops39h 58m

Lusaka

Tue 5/12

9:25 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,280

NewarkLusaka

EWR - LUN

EWRLUN

Newark

Sun 5/3

6:35 am-2:25 pm

2 stops49h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 5/12

9:25 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,282

NewarkLusaka

EWR - LUN

EWRLUN

Newark

Sun 4/26

9:45 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops35h 35m

Lusaka

Sun 5/10

1:35 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops60h 10m

$1,308

New YorkLusaka

LGA - LUN

LGALUN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/9

7:10 am-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Lusaka

Sun 4/26

9:35 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops47h 23m

$1,811

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Lusaka is 7539.0 mi away from New York. 21h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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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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momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from New York to Lusaka is Qatar Airways, representing 45% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Ethiopian Air at 27%, Kenya Airways at 21%, and JetBlue at 8%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $964	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 981 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,012	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,079	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 301 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,405	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,905 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,678	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,542 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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