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Cheap flights from Australia to Zambia from $2,228

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LUN
9 Aug — 16 Aug1
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 10 July 2026.

Wed 21/1023:45
MEL
-
LUN
1 stop41h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 25/1014:15
LUN
-
MEL
2 stops42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$2,228
Wed 21/1018:20
MEL
-
LUN
2 stops40h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 24/1002:10
LUN
-
MEL
2 stops53h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/7$2,294
Sat 22/817:20
MEL
-
LUN
2 stops40h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 28/802:10
LUN
-
MEL
2 stops53h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/7$2,444
Sat 22/822:45
MEL
-
LUN
1 stop41h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 29/814:15
LUN
-
MEL
2 stops47h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/7$2,720
Sat 22/805:15
MEL
-
LUN
2 stops40h 15m
Emirates
Sat 29/814:15
LUN
-
MEL
3 stops34h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 8/7$3,101
Sat 22/823:30
MEL
-
LUN
3 stops57h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/815:10
LUN
-
MEL
3 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$3,372

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 10 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,228

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,572
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/10-25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 84h 25m total
  • Australia to Zambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

18:20-01:20

2 stops40h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 24/10

02:10-17:00

2 stops53h 50m

$2,300

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

17:20-01:20

2 stops40h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 28/8

02:10-15:50

2 stops53h 40m

$2,444

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

22:45-08:35

1 stop41h 50m

Lusaka

Sat 29/8

14:15-22:05

2 stops47h 50m

$2,720
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

23:45-08:35

1 stop41h 50m

Lusaka

Sun 25/10

14:45-23:20

1 stop23h 35m

$2,838

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

05:15-13:30

2 stops40h 15m

Lusaka

Sat 29/8

14:15-08:50

3 stops34h 35m

$3,101

MelbourneLusaka

MEL - LUN

MELLUN

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

23:30-01:20

3 stops57h 50m

Lusaka

Sat 29/8

15:10-08:20

3 stops33h 10m

$3,372

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Zambia

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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 $1,097). Flying from Australia to Zambia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,897). 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 10 July 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
South African
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,475 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,010 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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 Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways fly from Australia to Zambia in about 40h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 50m. 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 $870. 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 $1,097). Flying from Australia to Zambia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,897). 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 10 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,234Average$2,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,541Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,719Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,270Average$2,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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