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 33h on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Lusaka takes 32h 45m 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

Jan 18

ATL

29h 15m

1 stop

LUN

Apr 13

LUN

24h 30m

1 stop

ATL

$983

Multiple Airlines

Jan 18

ATL

29h 15m

1 stop

LUN

Apr 13

LUN

24h 30m

1 stop

ATL

$984

Qatar Airways

Oct 25

ATL

37h 25m

1 stop

LUN

Nov 1

LUN

31h 15m

1 stop

ATL

$1,022

Qatar Airways

Jan 4

ATL

41h 48m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 9

LUN

24h 20m

1 stop

ATL

$1,035

Qatar Airways

Jan 4

ATL

41h 48m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 9

LUN

24h 20m

1 stop

ATL

$1,044

American Airlines

Jan 18

ATL

33h 38m

2 stops

LUN

Apr 13

LUN

30h 58m

2 stops

ATL

$1,077

American Airlines

Feb 16

ATL

53h 23m

2 stops

LUN

Feb 28

LUN

38h 35m

2 stops

ATL

$1,083

American Airlines

Oct 25

ATL

37h 25m

1 stop

LUN

Nov 1

LUN

38h 37m

2 stops

ATL

$1,085

Qatar Airways

Nov 8

ATL

36h 25m

1 stop

LUN

Nov 21

LUN

38h 50m

2 stops

ATL

$1,092

Qatar Airways

Jan 4

ATL

41h 48m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 9

LUN

39h 37m

2 stops

ATL

$1,117

Kenya Airways

Oct 25

JFK

21h 40m

2 stops

LUN

Nov 3

LUN

27h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,121

Qatar Airways

Jan 4

ATL

41h 48m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 9

LUN

30h 21m

2 stops

ATL

$1,129

Flights to Livingstone

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Kenya Airways

Jan 5

JFK

36h 55m

1 stop

LVI

Jan 17

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,259

Multiple Airlines

Oct 25

JFK

36h 20m

3 stops

LVI

Nov 1

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,278

Kenya Airways

Oct 6

JFK

37h 55m

1 stop

LVI

Oct 15

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,279

Kenya Airways

Oct 6

JFK

45h 30m

2 stops

LVI

Oct 15

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,328

Kenya Airways

Oct 6

JFK

37h 55m

1 stop

LVI

Oct 15

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,339

Kenya Airways

Oct 6

JFK

45h 30m

2 stops

LVI

Oct 15

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,345

Kenya Airways

Oct 6

JFK

45h 30m

2 stops

LVI

Oct 15

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,393

Multiple Airlines

Oct 6

JFK

40h 00m

3 stops

LVI

Oct 15

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,411

Kenya Airways

Jan 5

JFK

44h 30m

2 stops

LVI

Jan 17

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,449

Multiple Airlines

Oct 6

JFK

40h 00m

3 stops

LVI

Oct 15

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,474

Multiple Airlines

Oct 6

JFK

40h 00m

3 stops

LVI

Oct 15

LVI

23h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,490

Kenya Airways

Oct 25

JFK

45h 30m

2 stops

LVI

Nov 1

LVI

19h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,528

Flights to Ndola

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 24

EWR

26h 15m

3 stops

NLA

Oct 8

NLA

26h 10m

3 stops

EWR

$1,521

Multiple Airlines

Sep 23

JFK

31h 55m

2 stops

NLA

Oct 6

NLA

31h 20m

3 stops

JFK

$1,526

Etihad Airways

Nov 20

JFK

58h 20m

3 stops

NLA

Dec 15

NLA

50h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$1,542

Multiple Airlines

Sep 24

EWR

26h 15m

3 stops

NLA

Oct 8

NLA

26h 10m

2 stops

EWR

$1,551

Ethiopian Air

Sep 27

JFK

32h 05m

2 stops

NLA

Oct 7

NLA

27h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,561

Ethiopian Air

Sep 23

JFK

31h 55m

2 stops

NLA

Oct 7

NLA

27h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,564

Multiple Airlines

Sep 25

EWR

28h 50m

3 stops

NLA

Oct 8

NLA

26h 10m

3 stops

EWR

$1,566

Multiple Airlines

Sep 24

EWR

26h 15m

3 stops

NLA

Oct 6

NLA

29h 45m

3 stops

EWR

$1,573

Etihad Airways

Oct 2

JFK

59h 00m

3 stops

NLA

Oct 16

NLA

57h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$1,581

Multiple Airlines

Sep 24

EWR

26h 15m

3 stops

NLA

Oct 7

NLA

33h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$1,591

Multiple Airlines

Sep 25

EWR

28h 50m

3 stops

NLA

Oct 8

NLA

26h 10m

2 stops

EWR

$1,596

Multiple Airlines

Sep 25

EWR

26h 15m

3 stops

NLA

Oct 6

NLA

29h 45m

3 stops

EWR

$1,618

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7:35 pm - 7:50 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LUN Lusaka

29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$983Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Apr 13

7:35 pm - 7:50 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LUN Lusaka

29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$983Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Apr 13

7:35 pm - 7:50 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LUN Lusaka

29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$984Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Apr 13

7:35 pm - 7:50 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LUN Lusaka

29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$984Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Apr 13

3:12 pm - 7:50 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LUN Lusaka

33h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 pm - 10:23 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

30h 58m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,077American Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Apr 13

3:12 pm - 7:50 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LUN Lusaka

33h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 pm - 10:23 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

30h 58m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,077American Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Apr 13

1:45 pm - 5:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

21h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Harare

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

27h 30m2 stops Harare Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,121Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 3

1:45 pm - 9:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

37h 30m1 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

$1,121Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 3

9:45 pm - 1:20 amEWR Newark-LUN Lusaka

21h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:15 am - 7:45 pmLUN Lusaka-EWR Newark

23h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,211Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14

10:00 pm - 1:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

21h 20m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

2:15 am - 8:00 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,211Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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

47h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:15 am - 4:30 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

44h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,263Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

7:10 pm - 1:30 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LUN Lusaka

36h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:45 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

46h 10m3 stops Harare Entebbe Doha Hamad Intl

$1,272Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

7:10 pm - 8:35 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LUN Lusaka

31h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:15 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

55h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,424Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

1:45 pm - 9:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

37h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:00 pm - 7:35 amLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 35m2 stops Ndola Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,621Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

10:00 pm - 12:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LUN Lusaka

32h 35m3 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

3:45 pm - 1:35 pmLUN Lusaka-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$1,698Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

11:05 am - 8:35 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

39h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:15 pm - 3:40 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

55h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,713Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

10:55 am - 2:35 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

21h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:30 am - 8:50 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

55h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

$1,764Emirates

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

10:55 am - 12:35 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

43h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:35 pm - 8:55 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,807Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

6:10 am - 1:05 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LUN Lusaka

36h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:15 pm - 4:32 pmLUN Lusaka-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 17m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,945Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

6:10 am - 5:25 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LUN Lusaka

29h 15m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Harare

1:55 am - 4:32 pmLUN Lusaka-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

44h 37m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,034Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 13

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AtlantaLusaka

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - LUN Lusaka

ATLLUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/25

7:35 pm-7:50 am

1 stop29h 15m

Lusaka

Tue 4/13

9:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$983

AtlantaLusaka

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - LUN Lusaka

ATLLUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/18

7:35 pm-7:50 am

1 stop29h 15m

Lusaka

Tue 4/13

9:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$983

AtlantaLusaka

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - LUN Lusaka

ATLLUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/18

7:35 pm-7:50 am

1 stop29h 15m

Lusaka

Tue 4/13

9:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$984

AtlantaLusaka

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - LUN Lusaka

ATLLUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/25

7:35 pm-7:50 am

1 stop29h 15m

Lusaka

Tue 4/13

9:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$984

AtlantaLusaka

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - LUN Lusaka

ATLLUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/25

3:12 pm-7:50 am

2 stops33h 38m

Lusaka

Tue 4/13

9:25 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops30h 58m

$1,077

AtlantaLusaka

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - LUN Lusaka

ATLLUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/18

3:12 pm-7:50 am

2 stops33h 38m

Lusaka

Tue 4/13

9:25 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops30h 58m

$1,077

New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

1:45 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Lusaka

Tue 11/3

10:05 am-6:35 am

2 stops27h 30m

$1,121

New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

1:45 pm-9:15 am

1 stop37h 30m

Lusaka

Tue 11/3

10:05 am-6:35 am

2 stops27h 30m

$1,121

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NewarkLusaka

EWR Newark - LUN Lusaka

EWRLUN

Newark

Thu 10/8

9:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop21h 35m

Lusaka

Wed 10/14

2:15 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,211

New YorkLusaka

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LUN Lusaka

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

10:00 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

Lusaka

Tue 10/13

2:15 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,211

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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 60% 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	$680
Best Round-Trip Price	$983
Fastest flight time	20h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Zambia from United States in the last 5 days is $680 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Lusaka).

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The best round-trip flight price to Zambia from United States in the last 5 days is $983 (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Lusaka).

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The fastest flight to Zambia from United States takes 20h 40m (New York John F Kennedy 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, Proflight Zambia, and Zambia Airways, with prices starting at $104, $126, and $138 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 Emirates as these are the most popular among our users. Qatar Airways is the most favored with 54% 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 15 as of September 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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