How long is the flight from United States to Zambia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Zambia you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Lusaka takes 36h 50m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Lusaka takes 29h 35m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Zambia?

Zambia is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (80%) visit Lusaka more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Zambia include Livingstone and Ndola.

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Flights to Lusaka

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Qatar Airways

Feb 2

JFK

44h 50m

2 stops

LUN

Feb 16

LUN

24h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$952

Qatar Airways

Feb 2

JFK

44h 50m

2 stops

LUN

Feb 16

LUN

27h 54m

2 stops

JFK

$1,074

Air France

Dec 2

JFK

37h 05m

2 stops

LUN

Dec 10

LUN

29h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,120

Multiple Airlines

Dec 3

JFK

32h 05m

2 stops

LUN

Dec 10

LUN

33h 54m

2 stops

JFK

$1,130

Multiple Airlines

Dec 6

JFK

41h 00m

2 stops

LUN

Dec 13

LUN

27h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,174

Kenya Airways

Mar 10

JFK

20h 50m

2 stops

LUN

Apr 20

LUN

27h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,224

Multiple Airlines

Mar 7

BOS

28h 40m

3 stops

LUN

Mar 14

LUN

26h 34m

2 stops

BOS

$1,228

Multiple Airlines

Mar 7

BOS

44h 30m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 14

LUN

22h 56m

2 stops

BOS

$1,237

Ethiopian Air

Mar 8

JFK

21h 25m

2 stops

LUN

Apr 18

LUN

23h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,243

Multiple Airlines

Mar 7

BOS

27h 10m

3 stops

LUN

Mar 14

LUN

31h 06m

3 stops

BOS

$1,253

Kenya Airways

Feb 21

JFK

36h 40m

1 stop

LUN

Feb 27

LUN

19h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$1,262

Kenya Airways

Mar 10

JFK

20h 50m

2 stops

LUN

Apr 22

LUN

19h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$1,267

Flights to Livingstone

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Kenya Airways

Mar 28

ORD

44h 40m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 1

LVI

30h 34m

2 stops

ORD

$1,780

Multiple Airlines

Mar 28

ORD

34h 15m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 4

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,784

Multiple Airlines

Mar 27

ORD

33h 45m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 4

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,824

Qatar Airways

Mar 28

ORD

34h 15m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 5

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,841

Multiple Airlines

Mar 29

ORD

33h 25m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 2

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,854

Multiple Airlines

Mar 28

ORD

43h 20m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 3

LVI

50h 00m

3 stops

ORD

$1,870

Qatar Airways

Mar 26

ORD

33h 45m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 5

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,881

Multiple Airlines

Mar 29

ORD

33h 25m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 4

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,893

Multiple Airlines

Mar 28

ORD

34h 15m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 2

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,912

Multiple Airlines

Mar 27

ORD

43h 20m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 3

LVI

50h 00m

3 stops

ORD

$1,915

Qatar Airways

Mar 26

ORD

33h 45m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 3

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,921

Qatar Airways

Mar 28

ORD

34h 15m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 3

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,933

Flights to Ndola

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Qatar Airways

Mar 28

IAD

33h 35m

2 stops

NLA

Apr 1

NLA

32h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,941

Qatar Airways

Mar 28

IAD

33h 35m

2 stops

NLA

Apr 1

NLA

32h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,942

Qatar Airways

Apr 11

ATL

35h 25m

2 stops

NLA

Apr 14

NLA

32h 35m

2 stops

ATL

$2,153

Ethiopian Air

Mar 28

IAD

22h 25m

2 stops

NLA

Apr 1

NLA

26h 00m

3 stops

IAD

$2,154

Qatar Airways

Apr 11

ATL

35h 25m

2 stops

NLA

Apr 14

NLA

32h 35m

2 stops

ATL

$2,154

Ethiopian Air

Apr 15

CMH

24h 15m

2 stops

NLA

Apr 21

NLA

31h 06m

3 stops

CMH

$2,272

Multiple Airlines

Apr 15

CMH

37h 22m

3 stops

NLA

Apr 21

NLA

35h 16m

3 stops

CMH

$2,336

Multiple Airlines

Apr 15

CMH

43h 40m

2 stops

NLA

Apr 21

NLA

50h 34m

2 stops

CMH

$2,340

Multiple Airlines

Dec 10

CMH

22h 55m

2 stops

NLA

Dec 21

NLA

36h 07m

3 stops

CMH

$2,416

Multiple Airlines

Jan 18

DTW

39h 35m

2 stops

NLA

Jan 27

NLA

35h 40m

2 stops

DTW

$2,475

Multiple Airlines

Jan 18

DTW

36h 20m

3 stops

NLA

Jan 27

NLA

35h 40m

2 stops

DTW

$2,505

Multiple Airlines

Dec 16

CMH

43h 25m

2 stops

NLA

Dec 28

NLA

36h 07m

3 stops

CMH

$2,696

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10:30 am - 2:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

44h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

9:55 pm - 3:00 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$952Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 16

10:30 am - 2:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

44h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

9:55 pm - 6:49 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 54m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,074Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 16

1:00 am - 7:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

35h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:25 pm - 3:05 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,120Air France

Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 17

10:55 pm - 7:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

37h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:25 pm - 12:55 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,120Air France

Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 10

1:35 pm - 9:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

36h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:00 am - 7:35 amLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 35m2 stops Harare Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,224Kenya Airways

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Apr 20

1:35 pm - 5:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

20h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Harare

10:00 am - 7:35 amLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 35m2 stops Harare Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,224Kenya Airways

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Apr 20

8:55 pm - 1:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

21h 25m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 am - 8:00 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,243Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 10 - Sun, Apr 18

8:55 pm - 1:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

21h 25m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 am - 8:00 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,243Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 8 - Sun, Apr 18

8:45 pm - 1:10 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LUN Lusaka

33h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:25 pm - 3:40 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

32h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,440Etihad Airways

Mon, Jan 4 - Tue, Mar 9

8:45 pm - 1:20 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LUN Lusaka

45h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 am - 3:40 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

44h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,621Etihad Airways

Mon, Jan 4 - Mon, Mar 8

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1:00 am - 4:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

32h 25m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:25 pm - 3:05 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,119Air France

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Dec 10

1:00 am - 4:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

32h 25m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:25 pm - 2:00 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,130Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 8

8:55 pm - 1:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

21h 25m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 am - 6:55 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,278Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 20

1:35 pm - 9:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

36h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:15 pm - 6:35 amLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,283Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Dec 7

1:35 pm - 9:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

36h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:05 am - 6:35 amLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 30m2 stops Harare Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,283Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Dec 12

9:15 pm - 1:20 amEWR Newark-LUN Lusaka

21h 05m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 am - 7:15 pmLUN Lusaka-EWR Newark

23h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,284Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

10:20 am - 1:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

44h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:45 pm - 3:00 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,540Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Dec 9

10:20 am - 1:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

44h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:55 pm - 3:00 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,553Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

10:40 am - 2:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

20h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:20 pm - 8:15 amLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,732Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Dec 9

10:40 am - 2:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

20h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:20 pm - 2:05 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,732Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Dec 7

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Price

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New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/2

10:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops44h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 2/16

9:55 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$952

New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/2

10:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops44h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 2/16

9:55 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$1,074

New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/6

1:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Lusaka

Thu 12/17

2:25 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$1,120

New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

10:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Lusaka

Thu 12/10

2:25 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,120

New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/10

1:35 pm-9:15 am

1 stop36h 40m

Lusaka

Tue 4/20

10:00 am-7:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,224

New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/10

1:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 4/20

10:00 am-7:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,224

Quickest round-trip

New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/10

8:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 25m

Lusaka

Sun 4/18

2:30 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,243

New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/8

8:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 25m

Lusaka

Sun 4/18

2:30 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,243

AtlantaLusaka

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - LUN Lusaka

ATLLUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/4

8:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Lusaka

Tue 3/9

2:25 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$1,440

AtlantaLusaka

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - LUN Lusaka

ATLLUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/4

8:45 pm-1:20 am

2 stops45h 35m

Lusaka

Mon 3/8

2:30 am-3:40 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$1,621

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What airlines fly to Zambia?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Zambia from United States according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Zambia. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Zambia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Zambia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$691
Best Round-Trip Price	$952
Fastest flight time	31h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Zambia from United States in the last 5 days is $691 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lusaka).

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The best round-trip flight price to Zambia from United States in the last 5 days is $952 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lusaka).

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The fastest flight to Zambia from United States takes 31h 20m (Boston Logan Intl to Lusaka).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Zambia

What is the cheapest flight to Zambia?

If you are looking to fly to Zambia for less, look to airlines like South African, Uganda Airlines, and Proflight Zambia, with prices starting at $104, $126, and $141 respectively.

What airlines fly to Zambia?

You can find flights to Zambia from 8 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air or Emirates as these are the most popular among our users. Qatar Airways is the most favored with 51% of momondo travelers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Zambia to fly to?

The most popular airport in Zambia to fly to is Lusaka, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 78% of all momondo users who traveled to Zambia chose to fly into Lusaka airport, which is located in the city of Lusaka.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Zambia?

Prices for flights to Zambia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Zambia?

The number of operators available for flights to Zambia is 16 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Zambia?

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 to Zambia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zambia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Zambia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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