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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka from $1,096

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LUN
17 Sep — 24 Sep1
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 18 August 2026.

Di 17/1118:20 -
2 stops40h 00m
Di 24/1102:10 -
2 stops29h 50m
Deal found 17/8$2,006
Di 17/1118:20 -
2 stops40h 00m
Fr 20/1115:10 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 17/8$2,049
Di 17/1117:10 -
1 stop23h 40m
Mi 25/1110:20 -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 17/8$2,098
Di 17/1117:10 -
1 stop23h 40m
Fr 20/1110:20 -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 17/8$2,177
Di 17/1118:20 -
3 stops29h 20m
Di 24/1102:10 -
2 stops53h 50m
Deal found 17/8$2,349
Mi 30/922:45 -
1 stop41h 50m
Mi 7/1015:25 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 16/8$2,432

Find 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 18 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,006

One-way from

$1,096

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,228
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/11-24/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Lusaka
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Lusaka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($311 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($121 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLusaka

MEL Melbourne - LUN Lusaka

MELLUN

Melbourne

Di 17/11

18:20-01:20

2 stops40h 00m

Lusaka

Fr 20/11

15:10-17:00

2 stops40h 50m

$2,049

MelbourneLusaka

MEL Melbourne - LUN Lusaka

MELLUN

Melbourne

Di 17/11

17:10-07:50

1 stop23h 40m

Lusaka

Fr 20/11

10:20-23:20

2 stops28h 00m

$2,177
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLusaka

MEL Melbourne - LUN Lusaka

MELLUN

Melbourne

Di 17/11

17:10-07:50

1 stop23h 40m

Lusaka

Mi 25/11

14:45-23:20

1 stop23h 35m

$2,295

MelbourneLusaka

MEL Melbourne - LUN Lusaka

MELLUN

Melbourne

Sa 9/1

18:20-01:20

2 stops40h 00m

Lusaka

Mi 9/6

02:10-15:50

2 stops29h 40m

$2,388

MelbourneLusaka

MEL Melbourne - LUN Lusaka

MELLUN

Melbourne

Mi 30/9

22:45-08:35

1 stop41h 50m

Lusaka

Mi 7/10

15:25-23:05

1 stop22h 40m

$2,432

MelbourneLusaka

MEL Melbourne - LUN Lusaka

MELLUN

Melbourne

Mi 30/9

21:35-01:20

2 stops59h 45m

Lusaka

Di 6/10

02:15-10:35

2 stops47h 20m

$2,546

MelbourneLusaka

MEL Melbourne - LUN Lusaka

MELLUN

Melbourne

Sa 9/1

16:10-07:50

1 stop24h 40m

Lusaka

Do 10/6

10:20-22:20

2 stops28h 00m

$2,620

MelbourneLusaka

MEL Melbourne - LUN Lusaka

MELLUN

Melbourne

Sa 9/1

16:10-17:25

3 stops34h 15m

Lusaka

Do 10/6

18:15-04:55

2 stops26h 40m

$2,754

MelbourneLusaka

MEL Melbourne - LUN Lusaka

MELLUN

Melbourne

Sa 9/1

23:55-14:20

1 stop23h 25m

Lusaka

Do 10/6

21:35-05:30

1 stop23h 55m

$3,076
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneLusaka

MEL Melbourne - LUN Lusaka

MELLUN

Melbourne

Di 17/11

18:20-01:20

2 stops40h 00m

$1,096

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka?

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,572.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 02m.

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 18 August 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
3,652 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,504 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

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. 3 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 23h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 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 $1,073. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $1,683 and $2,330, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Lusaka for 55% 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,073Average$1,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,683Average$2,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,330Average$3,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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