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 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Lusaka. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Lusaka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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.

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.

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 28h 25m on average. If you fly from Baltimore (another popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Lusaka, then the average flight time is 34h 45m.

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.

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 April 2026, there are 4 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 $1,799 to $1,775. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,035.

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9:00 pm - 2:25 pm

IAD

LUN

35h 25m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 3:40 pm

LUN

IAD

54h 30m

3 stops

$1,035Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21

9:45 pm - 10:45 am

IAD

LUN

31h 00m

2 stops

11:45 am - 7:50 pm

LUN

IAD

38h 05m

2 stops

$1,174Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 28

1:20 pm - 10:45 am

IAD

LUN

39h 25m

2 stops

11:45 am - 11:35 am

LUN

IAD

29h 50m

2 stops

$1,348Turkish Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 31

6:00 am - 5:25 pm

DCA

LUN

29h 25m

3 stops

6:15 pm - 10:59 pm

LUN

DCA

34h 44m

2 stops

$1,394Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

11:00 am - 5:25 pm

DCA

LUN

24h 25m

3 stops

10:00 am - 10:59 pm

LUN

DCA

42h 59m

3 stops

$1,395Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

6:00 am - 5:25 pm

DCA

LUN

29h 25m

3 stops

6:15 pm - 5:07 pm

LUN

DCA

28h 52m

2 stops

$1,413Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 18

9:00 pm - 1:30 pm

IAD

LUN

34h 30m

2 stops

3:25 pm - 6:10 pm

LUN

IAD

32h 45m

1 stop

$1,427Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6

6:00 am - 9:10 am

DCA

LUN

45h 10m

2 stops

6:15 pm - 5:07 pm

LUN

DCA

28h 52m

2 stops

$1,565Kenya Airways

Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 7

6:00 am - 5:25 pm

DCA

LUN

29h 25m

3 stops

10:00 am - 5:07 pm

LUN

DCA

37h 07m

3 stops

$1,568Kenya Airways

Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 18

11:41 am - 8:40 am

BWI

LUN

38h 59m

2 stops

3:25 pm - 12:11 am

LUN

BWI

38h 46m

2 stops

$1,761American Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 31

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Sep 6

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 25m

1 stop

LUN2:25 pmLusaka

Sep 21

LUN3:10 pmLusaka

54h 30m

3 stops

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,035

Qatar Airways

Apr 29

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 30m

2 stops

LUN1:30 pmLusaka

May 6

LUN3:25 pmLusaka

32h 45m

1 stop

IAD6:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,427

Qatar Airways

May 6

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 30m

2 stops

LUN1:30 pmLusaka

May 13

LUN3:25 pmLusaka

32h 45m

1 stop

IAD6:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,439

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May 3

DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

45h 10m

2 stops

LUN9:10 amLusaka

May 7

LUN6:15 pmLusaka

28h 52m

2 stops

DCA5:07 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,565

Kenya Airways

May 3

DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 25m

3 stops

LUN5:25 pmLusaka

May 18

LUN10:00 amLusaka

37h 07m

3 stops

DCA5:07 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,568

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Aug 29

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

37h 00m

2 stops

LUN1:05 amLusaka

Sep 12

LUN6:15 pmLusaka

34h 57m

2 stops

DCA11:12 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,595

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Sun 9/6

9:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 9/21

3:10 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops54h 30m

$1,035

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IAD - LUN

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

9:45 pm-10:45 am

2 stops31h 00m

Lusaka

Thu 5/28

11:45 am-7:50 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,174

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD - LUN

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/1

1:20 pm-10:45 am

2 stops39h 25m

Lusaka

Sun 5/31

11:45 am-11:35 am

2 stops29h 50m

$1,348

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

DCA - LUN

DCALUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-5:25 pm

3 stops29h 25m

Lusaka

Wed 5/13

6:15 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops34h 44m

$1,394

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

DCA - LUN

DCALUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/6

11:00 am-5:25 pm

3 stops24h 25m

Lusaka

Wed 5/13

10:00 am-10:59 pm

3 stops42h 59m

$1,395

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DCA - LUN

DCALUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-5:25 pm

3 stops29h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 5/18

6:15 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$1,413

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD - LUN

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

9:00 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Lusaka

Wed 5/6

3:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$1,427

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

DCA - LUN

DCALUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops45h 10m

Lusaka

Thu 5/7

6:15 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$1,565

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

DCA - LUN

DCALUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-5:25 pm

3 stops29h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 5/18

10:00 am-5:07 pm

3 stops37h 07m

$1,568

BaltimoreLusaka

BWI - LUN

BWILUN

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/1

11:41 am-8:40 am

2 stops38h 59m

Lusaka

Sun 5/31

3:25 pm-12:11 am

2 stops38h 46m

$1,761

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If you don’t want to visit Lusaka in November, then you should wait until December to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,097.

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There are 7692.6 mi between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka. 27h 10m 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.
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