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 31h 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Lusaka takes 40h 37m 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

$883

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 25

ORD

28h 50m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 17

LUN

40h 25m

2 stops

ORD

$900

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 4

JFK

28h 50m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 10

LUN

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$913

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Turkish Airlines

May 6

JFK

42h 45m

2 stops

LUN

May 19

LUN

45h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$943

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 31

JFK

28h 50m

2 stops

LUN

Feb 5

LUN

23h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$950

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Qatar Airways

Jan 28

JFK

23h 30m

1 stop

LUN

Feb 5

LUN

47h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$960

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Qatar Airways

May 8

BOS

28h 40m

1 stop

LUN

May 21

LUN

53h 55m

3 stops

BOS

$971

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Turkish Airlines

May 7

JFK

30h 20m

2 stops

LUN

May 19

LUN

38h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$975

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Qatar Airways

Mar 21

ATL

59h 45m

2 stops

LUN

Mar 28

LUN

24h 00m

1 stop

ATL

$982

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 3

JFK

21h 25m

2 stops

LUN

Feb 16

LUN

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$982

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Qatar Airways

May 6

JFK

25h 20m

1 stop

LUN

May 20

LUN

23h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$986

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Qatar Airways

Feb 1

BOS

35h 50m

2 stops

LUN

Feb 10

LUN

54h 10m

3 stops

BOS

$995

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Flights to Livingstone

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British Airways

Mar 19

BOS

46h 05m

2 stops

LVI

Mar 23

LVI

39h 40m

2 stops

BOS

$1,388

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British Airways

Mar 19

BOS

32h 00m

2 stops

LVI

Mar 23

LVI

37h 30m

2 stops

BOS

$1,438

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 30

DFW

36h 50m

2 stops

LVI

Feb 20

LVI

37h 55m

2 stops

DFW

$1,475

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 4

JFK

31h 50m

3 stops

LVI

Jan 23

LVI

31h 35m

3 stops

JFK

$1,504

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British Airways

Feb 4

DFW

32h 00m

2 stops

LVI

Feb 8

LVI

39h 45m

2 stops

DFW

$1,545

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Qatar Airways

Apr 30

IAD

34h 15m

2 stops

LVI

May 4

LVI

32h 50m

2 stops

IAD

$1,553

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British Airways

Jan 30

DFW

33h 35m

2 stops

LVI

Feb 20

LVI

37h 55m

2 stops

DFW

$1,569

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British Airways

Jan 30

DFW

36h 50m

2 stops

LVI

Feb 20

LVI

37h 55m

2 stops

DFW

$1,580

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British Airways

Jan 28

PHX

31h 10m

2 stops

LVI

Feb 1

LVI

38h 05m

2 stops

PHX

$1,623

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Air France

May 26

ATL

56h 05m

2 stops

LVI

Jun 3

LVI

35h 19m

2 stops

ATL

$1,732

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British Airways

Mar 17

JFK

30h 15m

2 stops

LVI

Mar 22

LVI

36h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$1,743

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Air France

May 27

ATL

62h 05m

2 stops

LVI

Jun 3

LVI

35h 19m

2 stops

ATL

$1,745

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Flights to Ndola

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 27

JFK

34h 35m

3 stops

NLA

Feb 18

NLA

41h 30m

4 stops

JFK

$1,221

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 12

JFK

28h 00m

3 stops

NLA

Jan 31

NLA

38h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$1,306

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 12

EWR

18h 55m

1 stop

NLA

Jan 29

NLA

26h 15m

3 stops

EWR

$1,322

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 30

JFK

24h 50m

2 stops

NLA

Feb 6

NLA

29h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,330

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 27

JFK

30h 35m

3 stops

NLA

Feb 18

NLA

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,333

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 1

JFK

32h 00m

2 stops

NLA

Feb 21

NLA

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,346

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 11

JFK

31h 05m

3 stops

NLA

Jan 31

NLA

36h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$1,348

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 11

JFK

32h 00m

2 stops

NLA

Jan 29

NLA

37h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$1,363

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 9

EWR

22h 30m

2 stops

NLA

Jan 29

NLA

26h 15m

3 stops

EWR

$1,367

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 10

JFK

35h 35m

3 stops

NLA

Feb 2

NLA

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,368

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 11

JFK

32h 00m

2 stops

NLA

Feb 1

NLA

31h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$1,378

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 27

JFK

32h 00m

2 stops

NLA

Feb 18

NLA

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,381

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12:50 pm - 12:40 am

JFK

LUN

28h 50m2 stops

1:40 am - 11:25 pm

LUN

JFK

27h 45m2 stops

$913Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10

12:50 pm - 12:40 am

JFK

LUN

28h 50m2 stops

1:40 am - 6:10 pm

LUN

JFK

23h 30m2 stops

$950Turkish Airlines

Sat, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 5

1:20 am - 7:50 am

JFK

LUN

23h 30m1 stop

3:10 pm - 8:00 am

LUN

JFK

47h 50m3 stops

$960Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5

8:35 pm - 2:20 pm

ATL

LUN

59h 45m2 stops

9:55 pm - 3:55 pm

LUN

ATL

24h 00m1 stop

$982Qatar Airways

Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 28

8:55 pm - 1:20 am

JFK

LUN

21h 25m2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

LUN

JFK

23h 45m2 stops

$982Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 16

9:00 pm - 7:50 am

JFK

LUN

27h 50m1 stop

2:45 pm - 9:00 am

LUN

JFK

24h 15m1 stop

$986Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

8:55 pm - 1:20 am

JFK

LUN

21h 25m2 stops

2:10 am - 7:55 pm

LUN

JFK

23h 45m2 stops

$1,003Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

6:00 am - 5:25 pm

DCA

LUN

28h 25m3 stops

10:05 am - 10:26 am

LUN

DCA

31h 21m3 stops

$1,424Kenya Airways

Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 17

6:00 am - 9:15 am

DCA

LUN

44h 15m2 stops

10:05 am - 10:26 am

LUN

DCA

31h 21m3 stops

$1,432Kenya Airways

Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 17

9:15 pm - 7:50 am

LGA

LUN

51h 35m2 stops

9:55 pm - 9:12 pm

LUN

LGA

30h 17m2 stops

$1,750American Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

12:50 pm-12:40 am

2 stops28h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 3/10

1:40 am-11:25 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$913

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

12:50 pm-12:40 am

2 stops28h 50m

Lusaka

Thu 2/5

1:40 am-6:10 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$950

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

1:20 am-7:50 am

1 stop23h 30m

Lusaka

Thu 2/5

3:10 pm-8:00 am

3 stops47h 50m

$960

AtlantaLusaka

ATL - LUN

ATLLUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 3/21

8:35 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops59h 45m

Lusaka

Sat 3/28

9:55 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$982

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/3

8:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 2/16

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$982

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

9:00 pm-7:50 am

1 stop27h 50m

Lusaka

Wed 3/11

2:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop24h 15m

$986

New YorkLusaka

JFK - LUN

JFKLUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

8:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 25m

Lusaka

Tue 3/10

2:10 am-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,003

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

DCA - LUN

DCALUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-5:25 pm

3 stops28h 25m

Lusaka

Tue 2/17

10:05 am-10:26 am

3 stops31h 21m

$1,424

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

DCA - LUN

DCALUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops44h 15m

Lusaka

Tue 2/17

10:05 am-10:26 am

3 stops31h 21m

$1,432

New YorkLusaka

LGA - LUN

LGALUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

9:15 pm-7:50 am

2 stops51h 35m

Lusaka

Tue 2/17

9:55 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,750

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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 50% 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.

Cheapest flights to cities in Zambia

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Lusaka

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Cheap Zambia flight deals and tips

Summary info about Zambia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$557
Best Round-Trip Price	$913
Fastest flight time	21h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Zambia from United States in the last 72 hours is $557 (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 72 hours is $913 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lusaka).

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The fastest flight to Zambia from United States takes 21h 40m (New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 48% 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, 77% 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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