Cheap flights from Australia to Zambia from $2,143

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LUN
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Zambia

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 April 2026.

Wed 11/1123:40
MEL
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LUN
1 stop41h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/1114:15
LUN
-
MEL
2 stops48h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,143
Fri 1/522:45
MEL
-
LUN
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 16/514:15
LUN
-
MEL
2 stops67h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,181
Wed 11/1118:20
MEL
-
LUN
2 stops27h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/1115:10
LUN
-
MEL
2 stops40h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,200
Thu 12/1116:10
MEL
-
LVI
2 stops29h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/1113:15
LVI
-
MEL
2 stops49h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,561
Wed 11/1123:40
MEL
-
LUN
1 stop41h 10m
Virgin Australia
Sun 15/1114:45
LUN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/4$2,751
Fri 1/515:55
MEL
-
LUN
2 stops30h 40m
Emirates
Sat 16/507:30
LUN
-
MEL
2 stops30h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 6/4$2,934

Find flight deals from Australia to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,181

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,441
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/5-16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 90h 40m total
  • Australia to Zambia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

22:45-14:25

1 stop23h 40m

Lusaka

Sat 16/5

14:15-17:15

2 stops67h 00m

$2,181
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

15:55-14:35

2 stops30h 40m

Lusaka

Sat 16/5

07:30-21:50

2 stops30h 20m

$2,934

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

23:35-13:10

2 stops45h 35m

Lusaka

Sat 16/5

13:35-08:50

3 stops35h 15m

$3,108

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Deals found on 6/4

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Zambia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Zambia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Zambia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Zambia (average of $1,082). Flying from Australia to Zambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,787). 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Zambia. 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 Zambia. Reviews last updated 9 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,South African, andQatar 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.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Zambia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Australia to Zambia?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates fly from Australia to Zambia in about 23h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h. 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 $849. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Zambia (average of $1,082). Flying from Australia to Zambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,787). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Zambia. 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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,081Average$1,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,216Average$2,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,350Average$2,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,518Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,267Average$2,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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