Flight Info | Lusaka to New York

The distance between Lusaka and New York is approximately 12,150.5 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January.

Cheapest one-way
$977
Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines LUN-NYC 23h 50m · 1 stop Thu, Sep 3
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,314
Kenya Airways Kenya Airways LUN-NYC 27h 35m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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When to travel
November
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
12,150.5 km
Flight distance

Find flight deals from Lusaka to New York for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $977 or round trip flights from $1,314.

Popular airlines from Lusaka to New York

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Lusaka to New York, including Proflight Zambia, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Lusaka to New York according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lusaka to New York (LUN-NYC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $977 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LUN to JFK on Thu, Sep 3), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,314 departing on Wed, Sep 9 and returning on Wed, Sep 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Lusaka to New York with the following airlines, including: Proflight Zambia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Lusaka to New York is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Lusaka to New York, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Sep 3, with one-way flights priced at just $977.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for New York travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Lusaka to New York is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lusaka to New York on August 16, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at $985.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in New York, with Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (LUN-JFK) is by far the most common option on this route: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) LaGuardia Airport (LGA) New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS) New York Stewart International Airport (SWF).
  • The time difference between New York and Lusaka is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Lusaka to New York is $1,361. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Lusaka and New York, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.