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18 Nov — 25 Nov1
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Flights to Zambia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Zambia

Sat 14/1121:30 -
2 stops48h 40m
Sat 21/1114:25 -
2 stops42h 20m
Deal found 17/10$2,305
Sat 14/1115:50 -
1 stop25h 00m
Sat 21/1114:15 -
2 stops31h 35m
Deal found 17/10$2,315
Tue 1/1221:30 -
2 stops36h 50m
Tue 8/1214:25 -
2 stops55h 05m
Deal found 17/10$2,448
Tue 1/1215:50 -
1 stop25h 00m
Tue 8/1221:55 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 17/10$2,460
Sun 20/1221:30 -
2 stops36h 50m
Wed 20/102:30 -
2 stops43h 00m
Deal found 15/10$2,618
Tue 1/1209:55 -
3 stops36h 15m
Tue 8/1214:25 -
2 stops36h 30m
Deal found 17/10$2,797

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$2,305

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,921
14/11-21/11
  • 14/11-21/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 00m total
  • Sydney to Lusaka
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SydneyLusaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LUN Lusaka

SYDLUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

15:50-07:50

1 stop25h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 21/11

21:55-06:50

1 stop23h 55m

$2,434

SydneyLusaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LUN Lusaka

SYDLUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

21:30-01:20

2 stops36h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 8/12

14:25-06:30

2 stops55h 05m

$2,448

SydneyLusaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LUN Lusaka

SYDLUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

09:55-13:10

3 stops36h 15m

Lusaka

Sat 21/11

14:25-11:55

2 stops36h 30m

$2,589

SydneyLusaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LUN Lusaka

SYDLUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/12

16:50-01:20

2 stops41h 30m

Lusaka

Wed 20/1

02:30-06:30

2 stops43h 00m

$2,943

SydneyLusaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LUN Lusaka

SYDLUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/12

15:50-07:50

1 stop25h 00m

Lusaka

Wed 20/1

02:30-06:30

2 stops43h 00m

$3,359

SydneyLusaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LUN Lusaka

SYDLUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/12

15:50-07:50

1 stop25h 00m

Lusaka

Thu 21/1

14:25-06:50

2 stops31h 25m

$3,441

SydneyLusaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LUN Lusaka

SYDLUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/12

06:00-14:20

1 stop41h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 21/1

21:20-22:30

1 stop40h 10m

$4,084

SydneyLusaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LUN Lusaka

SYDLUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/12

16:50-13:10

2 stops29h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 21/1

14:25-07:55

3 stops32h 30m

$4,084

SydneyLusaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LUN Lusaka

SYDLUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

07:25-21:35

3 stops23h 10m

Lusaka

Tue 8/12

13:30-08:15

3 stops33h 45m

$4,894

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Zambia

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Zambia?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Zambia are Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,883
South African
South African
From $1,699
Emirates
Emirates
From $2,500
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,097

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Zambia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Zambia are Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Rainfall in Zambia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zambia ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Zambia when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Zambia by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zambia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Zambia?

The most popular places in Zambia to fly to are Lusaka, Ndola and Livingstone.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zambia

Read through reviews of airlines serving Zambia, such as Emirates and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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
3,682 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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
7.3
Good
3,714 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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.

FAQs about flying to Zambia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Zambia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zambia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Zambia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zambia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia?

    Ndola is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zambia. One-way flights to Ndola typically cost $189, while return flights cost around $593.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Zambia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Zambia, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Lusaka have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lusaka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lusaka?

    Yes. Lusaka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Hill Apartments is the closest property to Lusaka (0.0 km away from Lusaka).

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