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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Lusaka from $2,026

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LUN
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lusaka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Lusaka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 February 2026.

Wed 18/218:20
MEL
-
LUN
2 stops40h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 21/202:10
LUN
-
MEL
2 stops53h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$2,026
Wed 18/223:40
MEL
-
LUN
1 stop41h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/217:05
LUN
-
MEL
2 stops45h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2$2,083

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Lusaka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Lusaka (LUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,026

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,965
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/2-21/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Lusaka
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($128 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Lusaka

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

18:20-01:20

2 stops40h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 21/2

02:10-17:00

2 stops53h 50m

$2,026

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

23:40-07:50

1 stop41h 10m

Lusaka

Sun 22/2

17:05-23:20

2 stops45h 15m

$2,083

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Deals found on 2/2

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Lusaka?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Lusaka (average of $1,709). Flying from Melbourne to Lusaka in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,173). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lusaka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lusaka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lusaka. Reviews last updated 3 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Melbourne to Lusaka by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,497 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,497 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,497 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,497 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,380 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,497 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,497 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lusaka from Melbourne?

    Located just 19.6 km from the city centre, Lusaka is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Lusaka from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Lusaka (LUN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Lusaka?

    For as low as $2,026, Etihad Airways can have you in Lusaka from Melbourne in 40h. The distance from Melbourne to Lusaka is about 11138 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Lusaka round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,707, Etihad Airways will fly you from Melbourne to Lusaka and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and South African - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,722 and $1,838, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Lusaka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Lusaka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Lusaka?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Lusaka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Lusaka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Lusaka by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Lusaka?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Lusaka (average of $1,709). Flying from Melbourne to Lusaka in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,173). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Lusaka

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Lusaka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,707Average$1,948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,722Average$2,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,838Average$2,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,301Average$3,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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