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Cheap flights from Australia to Zambia from $2,176

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LUN
19 Dec — 26 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 19 November 2025.

Tue 2/1210:00MEL - LUN
3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/115:10LUN - MEL
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$3,457
Mon 1/1216:55MEL - LUN
2 stops54h 25mEmirates
Sat 3/121:20LUN - MEL
2 stops51h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/11$3,463
Mon 1/1218:20MEL - LUN
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/102:10LUN - MEL
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$3,714
Mon 1/1223:40MEL - LUN
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 3/121:55LUN - MEL
1 stop40h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/11$4,074
Tue 2/1216:10MEL - LUN
1 stop24h 40mVirgin Australia
Sat 3/121:55LUN - MEL
1 stop40h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/11$4,217
Tue 2/1222:30MEL - LUN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Sat 3/121:20LUN - MEL
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Deal found 18/11$4,240

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,164

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,839
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/3-29/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 25m total
  • Australia to Zambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($836 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Zambia

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

18:20-13:10

2 stops27h 50m

Lusaka

Sat 28/3

02:10-16:35

2 stops29h 25m

$2,176

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

16:10-07:50

2 stops48h 40m

Lusaka

Sun 29/3

14:15-23:10

2 stops47h 55m

$2,398

MelbourneLivingstone

MEL - LVI

MELLVI

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

08:00-12:35

2 stops61h 35m

Livingstone

Tue 24/3

13:15-22:25

2 stops24h 10m

$2,704

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

23:40-07:50

1 stop41h 10m

Lusaka

Sun 29/3

15:25-23:10

1 stop22h 45m

$2,833

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

23:40-14:20

2 stops47h 40m

Lusaka

Sun 29/3

15:10-05:55

3 stops53h 45m

$3,098

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

16:55-14:20

2 stops54h 25m

Lusaka

Sat 3/1

21:20-10:15

2 stops51h 55m

$3,463

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Tue 2/12

16:55-14:20

2 stops30h 25m

Lusaka

Sat 3/1

21:20-10:15

2 stops51h 55m

$3,463

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Deals found on 16/11

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Zambia (average of $1,504). Flying from Australia to Zambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,018). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Zambia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Australia to Zambia by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 19 November 2025.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 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
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 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
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
South African
7.5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
896 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Qantas 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 33h 45m. 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.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Zambia (average of $1,504). Flying from Australia to Zambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,018). 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 4 airlines flying from Australia to Zambia

Discover the top 4 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 19 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,320Average$2,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,465Average$2,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,648Average$1,878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,329Average$2,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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