How long is the flight from Australia to Zambia?

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

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Zambia one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $894. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and South African, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to Zambia for a low price. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zambia ranges from 10.0 - 200.0 inches 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. Find deals

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to ZM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Zambia as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Zambia that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from Australia to Zambia?

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

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$2,022+ Flights from Australia to Zambia

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Round-trip from	$2,022
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$2,952

Etihad Airways
15/4-13/5
4 total stops
57h 30m total
Australia to Zambia

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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

Sun 17/520:55MEL - LVI

2 stops47h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 21/513:15LVI - MEL

2 stops48h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1$2,665

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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 18/223:40MEL - LUN

1 stop41h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 22/217:05LUN - MEL

2 stops45h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1$2,210

Wed 15/417:20MEL - LUN

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 13/502:10LUN - MEL

3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$2,385

Wed 18/223:40MEL - LUN

1 stop41h 10mVirgin Australia

Sun 22/214:45LUN - MEL

1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 8/1$2,820

Wed 18/218:20MEL - LUN

2 stops40h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 22/215:10LUN - MEL

2 stops40h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/1$2,158

Fri 6/210:00MEL - LUN

3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/215:10LUN - MEL

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$2,474

Sun 17/520:55MEL - LVI

2 stops47h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 21/513:15LVI - MEL

2 stops48h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1$2,665

Fri 6/216:10MEL - LUN

1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 22/214:45LUN - MEL

1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1$2,770

Wed 15/420:55MEL - LUN

1 stop43h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 14/514:15LUN - MEL

2 stops47h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1$2,798

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Fri 6/218:20MEL - LUN

2 stops27h 50mEtihad Airways

Sun 22/215:10LUN - MEL

2 stops40h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/1$2,128

Fri 6/223:40MEL - LUN

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 22/217:05LUN - MEL

2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1$2,232

Fri 6/210:00MEL - LUN

3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/215:10LUN - MEL

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$2,474

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

Wed 18/223:40MEL - LUN

1 stop41h 10mVirgin Australia

Sun 22/214:45LUN - MEL

1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 8/1$2,820

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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

MelbourneLivingstone

MEL - LVI

MELLVI

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

20:55-12:35

2 stops47h 40m

Livingstone

Thu 21/5

13:15-22:10

2 stops48h 55m

$2,665

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 Australia to Zambia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Zambia (average of $1,395). Flying from Australia to Zambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,901). 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 Zambia

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Australia to Zambia 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

3,463 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,463 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

3,463 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,702 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,361 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

South African

7.3

Good

52 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

937 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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How long is the flight from Australia to Zambia?
Airlines like Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways fly from Australia to Zambia in about 27h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 20m. Australia and Zambia are separated by a distance of 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 to fly from Australia to Zambia one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $894. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and South African, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to Zambia for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Zambia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Zambia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to Zambia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Zambia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Zambia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Zambia 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 Australia to Zambia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Zambia (average of $1,395). Flying from Australia to Zambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,901). 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 5 airlines flying from Australia to Zambia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,280	Average$2,489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,421	Average$2,178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,598	Average$1,821	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,770	Average$1,986	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,258	Average$2,839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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