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 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Lusaka takes 36h 05m 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 (82%) 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 1

BOS

35h 20m

1 stop

LUN

Feb 10

LUN

54h 10m

3 stops

BOS

$899

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 27

ORD

44h 20m

2 stops

LUN

Feb 26

LUN

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD

$908

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 15

EWR

41h 15m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 19

LUN

27h 50m

2 stops

EWR

$921

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 21

ORD

28h 50m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 19

LUN

40h 25m

2 stops

ORD

$945

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Qatar Airways

Jan 31

BOS

58h 40m

2 stops

LUN

Feb 10

LUN

23h 25m

1 stop

BOS

$961

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 3

ORD

44h 20m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 31

LUN

38h 30m

2 stops

ORD

$969

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Qatar Airways

Apr 26

JFK

44h 50m

2 stops

LUN

May 10

LUN

23h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$978

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 1

JFK

21h 25m

2 stops

LUN

Feb 4

LUN

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$981

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 16

JFK

28h 50m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 19

LUN

40h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$982

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Qatar Airways

May 8

BOS

28h 40m

1 stop

LUN

May 21

LUN

53h 55m

3 stops

BOS

$988

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Qatar Airways

May 6

JFK

25h 20m

1 stop

LUN

May 20

LUN

29h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$989

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Turkish Airlines

May 6

EWR

42h 30m

2 stops

LUN

May 19

LUN

26h 35m

2 stops

EWR

$993

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Flights to Livingstone

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British Airways

Feb 2

BOS

56h 20m

3 stops

LVI

Feb 10

LVI

34h 00m

2 stops

BOS

$1,372

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United Airlines

Feb 2

BOS

35h 18m

2 stops

LVI

Feb 10

LVI

28h 57m

2 stops

BOS

$1,385

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 15

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

LVI

Mar 3

LVI

33h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,436

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 2

JFK

37h 45m

2 stops

LVI

Feb 10

LVI

32h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,437

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British Airways

Mar 19

BOS

32h 00m

2 stops

LVI

Mar 23

LVI

39h 40m

2 stops

BOS

$1,437

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 21

IAD

43h 35m

2 stops

LVI

Jan 28

LVI

49h 00m

3 stops

IAD

$1,492

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 21

IAD

33h 30m

2 stops

LVI

Jan 28

LVI

32h 55m

2 stops

IAD

$1,495

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 3

IAD

43h 40m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 15

LVI

36h 05m

3 stops

IAD

$1,512

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 3

IAD

33h 35m

2 stops

LVI

Apr 15

LVI

32h 05m

2 stops

IAD

$1,514

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British Airways

Feb 4

DFW

31h 20m

2 stops

LVI

Feb 8

LVI

39h 45m

2 stops

DFW

$1,519

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British Airways

Jan 28

SFO

29h 55m

2 stops

LVI

Feb 1

LVI

35h 45m

2 stops

SFO

$1,547

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Qatar Airways

Apr 30

IAD

34h 15m

2 stops

LVI

May 4

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

IAD

$1,552

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Flights to Ndola

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 16

EWR

22h 30m

2 stops

NLA

Feb 1

NLA

26h 15m

3 stops

EWR

$1,285

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 8

EWR

19h 00m

1 stop

NLA

Apr 12

NLA

26h 10m

3 stops

EWR

$1,388

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 6

ATL

22h 55m

2 stops

NLA

Mar 10

NLA

26h 15m

3 stops

ATL

$1,455

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 16

EWR

26h 30m

3 stops

NLA

Feb 1

NLA

26h 15m

3 stops

EWR

$1,476

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 16

JFK

34h 35m

3 stops

NLA

Feb 1

NLA

34h 55m

4 stops

JFK

$1,476

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 6

ATL

22h 55m

2 stops

NLA

Mar 10

NLA

26h 15m

3 stops

ATL

$1,510

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 16

JFK

32h 00m

2 stops

NLA

Feb 1

NLA

34h 55m

4 stops

JFK

$1,553

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 16

EWR

43h 35m

2 stops

NLA

Feb 1

NLA

26h 15m

3 stops

EWR

$1,599

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 8

EWR

19h 00m

1 stop

NLA

Apr 12

NLA

26h 10m

3 stops

EWR

$1,620

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 8

EWR

23h 55m

2 stops

NLA

Apr 12

NLA

26h 10m

3 stops

EWR

$1,630

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 8

EWR

19h 00m

1 stop

NLA

Apr 12

NLA

36h 24m

4 stops

EWR

$1,635

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 6

ATL

22h 55m

2 stops

NLA

Mar 10

NLA

31h 59m

4 stops

ATL

$1,647

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8:40 pm - 3:00 pm

BOS

LUN

35h 20m1 stop

3:10 pm - 2:20 pm

LUN

BOS

54h 10m3 stops

$899Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10

8:20 pm - 12:40 am

ORD

LUN

44h 20m2 stops

1:40 am - 6:25 pm

LUN

ORD

24h 45m2 stops

$908Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 26

1:25 am - 12:40 am

EWR

LUN

41h 15m2 stops

1:40 am - 11:30 pm

LUN

EWR

27h 50m2 stops

$921Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19

8:40 pm - 2:20 pm

BOS

LUN

58h 40m2 stops

9:55 pm - 2:20 pm

LUN

BOS

23h 25m1 stop

$961Qatar Airways

Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 10

8:55 pm - 1:20 am

JFK

LUN

21h 25m2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

LUN

JFK

23h 45m2 stops

$981Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 4

8:55 pm - 1:20 am

JFK

LUN

21h 25m2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

LUN

JFK

23h 45m2 stops

$1,043Ethiopian Air

Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 19

6:00 am - 9:10 am

DCA

LUN

44h 10m2 stops

6:15 pm - 5:00 pm

LUN

DCA

28h 45m2 stops

$1,374Kenya Airways

Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 21

6:00 am - 9:10 am

DCA

LUN

44h 10m2 stops

6:15 pm - 5:00 pm

LUN

DCA

28h 45m2 stops

$1,442Kenya Airways

Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 21

9:25 pm - 2:25 pm

DFW

LUN

58h 00m2 stops

9:25 pm - 11:22 pm

LUN

DFW

32h 57m2 stops

$1,498American Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, May 9

8:23 pm - 7:50 am

LGA

LUN

52h 27m2 stops

2:45 pm - 11:49 pm

LUN

LGA

40h 04m2 stops

$2,063American Airlines

Tue, Dec 30 - Wed, Jan 7

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Depart

Return

Price

BostonLusaka

BOS - LUN

BOSLUN

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 2/1

8:40 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Lusaka

Tue 2/10

3:10 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops54h 10m

$899

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

8:20 pm-12:40 am

2 stops44h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 2/26

1:40 am-6:25 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$908

NewarkLusaka

EWR - LUN

EWRLUN

Newark

Sun 3/15

1:25 am-12:40 am

2 stops41h 15m

Lusaka

Thu 3/19

1:40 am-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$921

BostonLusaka

BOS - LUN

BOSLUN

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 1/31

8:40 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops58h 40m

Lusaka

Tue 2/10

9:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$961

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

8:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 25m

Lusaka

Wed 2/4

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$981

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/6

8:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 25m

Lusaka

Thu 2/19

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,043

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

DCA - LUN

DCALUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops44h 10m

Lusaka

Sat 3/21

6:15 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,374

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

DCA - LUN

DCALUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops44h 10m

Lusaka

Sat 3/21

6:15 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,442

DallasLusaka

DFW - LUN

DFWLUN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 4/18

9:25 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops58h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 5/9

9:25 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops32h 57m

$1,498

New YorkLusaka

LGA - LUN

LGALUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/30

8:23 pm-7:50 am

2 stops52h 27m

Lusaka

Wed 1/7

2:45 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops40h 04m

$2,063

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Zambia flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Zambia?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines 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 48% 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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Cheap Zambia flight deals and tips

Summary info about Zambia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$629
Best Round-Trip Price	$899
Fastest flight time	26h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Zambia from United States in the last 72 hours is $629 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Lusaka).

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The best round-trip flight price to Zambia from United States in the last 72 hours is $899 (Boston Logan Intl to Lusaka).

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The fastest flight to Zambia from United States takes 26h 35m (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Lusaka).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Zambia

What is the best airport to land at to visit Lower Zambezi National Park?

The closest airport to Lower Zambezi National Park is Mafuta Airport, which is located in Mafuta. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Mafuta Airport will be your best bet.

What is the cheapest flight to Zambia?

If you are looking to fly to Zambia for less, look to airlines like Proflight Zambia, Ethiopian Air, and Zambia Airways, with prices starting at $125, $134, and $153 respectively.

What airlines fly to Zambia?

You can find flights to Zambia from 7 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air or Turkish Airlines as these are the most popular among our users. Qatar Airways is the most favored with 46% 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Zambia?

The best day to take a flight to Zambia is on Wednesday, followed by Saturday. Wednesday and Saturday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Zambia. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Thursday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Zambia.

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 18 as of December 2025.

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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Zambia?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Zambia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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