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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka from $2,022

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LUN
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Lusaka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,022

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,455
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/4-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Lusaka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($136 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Wed 15/417:20MEL - LUN
2 stops27h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 13/502:10LUN - MEL
2 stops29h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1$2,022
Fri 6/218:20MEL - LUN
2 stops27h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/215:10LUN - MEL
2 stops40h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$2,128
Wed 18/218:20MEL - LUN
2 stops40h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/215:10LUN - MEL
2 stops40h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1$2,158
Wed 18/223:40MEL - LUN
1 stop41h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 22/217:05LUN - MEL
2 stops45h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1$2,210
Fri 6/223:40MEL - LUN
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 22/217:05LUN - MEL
2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$2,232
Wed 15/417:20MEL - LUN
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/502:10LUN - MEL
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$2,385
Fri 6/210:00MEL - LUN
3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/215:10LUN - MEL
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,474

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Return

Price

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

18:20-13:10

2 stops27h 50m

Lusaka

Sun 22/2

15:10-17:00

2 stops40h 50m

$2,128

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

18:20-01:20

2 stops40h 00m

Lusaka

Sun 22/2

15:10-17:00

2 stops40h 50m

$2,158

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

$2,210

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

17:20-13:10

2 stops27h 50m

Lusaka

Wed 13/5

02:10-20:20

3 stops34h 10m

$2,385

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

10:00-01:20

3 stops48h 20m

Lusaka

Sun 22/2

15:10-07:20

2 stops31h 10m

$2,474

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

16:10-15:00

1 stop31h 50m

Lusaka

Sun 22/2

14:45-23:20

1 stop23h 35m

$2,770

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

20:55-08:40

1 stop43h 45m

Lusaka

Thu 14/5

14:15-22:10

2 stops47h 55m

$2,798

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

23:40-07:50

1 stop41h 10m

Lusaka

Sun 22/2

14:45-23:20

1 stop23h 35m

$2,820

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka (average of $1,773). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka in November is currently the most expensive (average of $2,346). 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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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 9 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
3,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
3,701 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
1,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Lusaka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Melbourne to Lusaka, you will be flying into Lusaka. Lusaka (LUN) is just 19.6 km from the centre vof the city. Lusaka is the only Lusaka airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Lusaka from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways fly from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka in about 27h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 20m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka is about 11138 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Lusaka, with prices starting at $1,770. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and South African, with the lowest prices starting at $1,786 and $1,907, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 Airport to Lusaka?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka (average of $1,773). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka in November is currently the most expensive (average of $2,346). 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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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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,770Average$1,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,786Average$2,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,907Average$2,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,440Average$3,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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