Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka?

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Lusaka?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lusaka from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Lusaka. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Lusaka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Lusaka?

The flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Washington, D.C. (a popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Lusaka (the most popular airport in Lusaka), then the flight time is 22h 20m on average. If you fly from Baltimore (another popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Lusaka, then the average flight time is 34h.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,056.

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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 15m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?

Flights connecting via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 23m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka Airport?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of May 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. 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 $1,916 to $1,494. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,269.

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11:05 am - 2:20 pm

IAD

LUN

45h 15m

2 stops

9:25 pm - 3:40 pm

LUN

IAD

24h 15m

1 stop

$1,269Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 10

9:00 pm - 2:20 pm

IAD

LUN

59h 20m

2 stops

9:25 pm - 3:40 pm

LUN

IAD

24h 15m

1 stop

$1,287Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 19

2:30 pm - 12:40 am

IAD

LUN

27h 10m

2 stops

1:40 am - 11:45 am

LUN

IAD

41h 05m

2 stops

$1,319Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 22

7:59 pm - 5:25 pm

IAD

LUN

38h 26m

3 stops

6:15 pm - 7:10 pm

LUN

IAD

31h 55m

2 stops

$1,389Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 23

9:00 pm - 2:20 pm

IAD

LUN

59h 20m

2 stops

9:25 pm - 3:40 pm

LUN

IAD

24h 15m

1 stop

$1,398Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8

9:00 pm - 2:25 pm

IAD

LUN

35h 25m

1 stop

2:15 pm - 3:40 pm

LUN

IAD

31h 25m

2 stops

$1,422Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21

7:59 pm - 5:25 pm

IAD

LUN

38h 26m

3 stops

6:15 pm - 7:10 pm

LUN

IAD

31h 55m

2 stops

$1,433Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 23

7:59 pm - 5:25 pm

IAD

LUN

38h 26m

3 stops

10:05 am - 7:10 pm

LUN

IAD

40h 05m

3 stops

$1,465Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 23

5:11 pm - 2:35 pm

BWI

LUN

39h 24m

2 stops

9:35 pm - 10:58 pm

LUN

BWI

31h 23m

2 stops

$2,344Emirates

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 18

6:15 am - 1:10 pm

BWI

LUN

24h 55m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 5:36 pm

LUN

BWI

32h 26m

3 stops

$2,655Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 27

Qatar Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka

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Qatar Airways

Aug 25

IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

45h 15m

2 stops

LUN2:20 pmLusaka

Sep 10

LUN9:25 pmLusaka

24h 15m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,269

Qatar Airways

Sep 3

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

59h 20m

2 stops

LUN2:20 pmLusaka

Sep 19

LUN9:25 pmLusaka

24h 15m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,287

Qatar Airways

Aug 1

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

59h 20m

2 stops

LUN2:20 pmLusaka

Aug 8

LUN9:25 pmLusaka

24h 15m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,398

Kenya Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka

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Kenya Airways

Aug 25

DCA11:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

24h 25m

3 stops

LUN5:25 pmLusaka

Sep 10

LUN6:15 pmLusaka

29h 56m

2 stops

DCA6:11 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,581

Kenya Airways

Oct 2

DCA6:10 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 15m

3 stops

LUN5:25 pmLusaka

Oct 18

LUN10:00 amLusaka

38h 05m

3 stops

DCA6:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,670

Kenya Airways

Jun 9

DCA11:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

24h 25m

3 stops

LUN5:25 pmLusaka

Jun 15

LUN6:15 pmLusaka

28h 44m

2 stops

DCA4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,381

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IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/25

11:05 am-2:20 pm

2 stops45h 15m

Lusaka

Thu 9/10

9:25 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,269

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD - LUN

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/3

9:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops59h 20m

Lusaka

Sat 9/19

9:25 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,287

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD - LUN

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

2:30 pm-12:40 am

2 stops27h 10m

Lusaka

Sun 11/22

1:40 am-11:45 am

2 stops41h 05m

$1,319

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD - LUN

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

7:59 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops38h 26m

Lusaka

Mon 11/23

6:15 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,389

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD - LUN

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/1

9:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops59h 20m

Lusaka

Sat 8/8

9:25 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,398

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD - LUN

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

9:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 9/21

2:15 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,422

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD - LUN

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

7:59 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops38h 26m

Lusaka

Mon 11/23

6:15 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,433

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD - LUN

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

7:59 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops38h 26m

Lusaka

Mon 11/23

10:05 am-7:10 pm

3 stops40h 05m

$1,465

BaltimoreLusaka

BWI - LUN

BWILUN

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/2

5:11 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops39h 24m

Lusaka

Sun 10/18

9:35 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$2,344

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BaltimoreLusaka

BWI - LUN

BWILUN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 7/20

6:15 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Lusaka

Mon 7/27

3:10 pm-5:36 pm

3 stops32h 26m

$2,655

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If you don’t want to visit Lusaka in January, then you should wait until October to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,020.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka takes 20h 15m

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There are 7692.6 mi between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka. 20h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Lusaka?
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