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Flights from Nairobi to Lusaka

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Cheapest one-way

$ 293
Ethiopian Airlines Sun, Sep 20

49% below next 30d avg. ($573)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 473
Uganda Airlines Thu, Oct 8

32% below next 30d avg. ($698)

When to travel

October Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

2h 45m 55m faster than avg. (3h 40m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $293 , travelers can expect an average price of $573 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $473 . Flights typically take around 3h 40m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 2h 45m minutes. There are 13 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) . Flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (NBO-LUN) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 4d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Nairobi to Lusaka over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $293 and round-trip from $473. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        NBO 7:20 AM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        LUN 9:10 AM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Fri, Oct 16 | Kenya Airways
        LUN 10:00 AM
        4h 45m
        Nonstop
        NBO 3:45 PM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Fri, Oct 23 | Kenya Airways
        $567 $653
        13% off
        13% off
        $653 $567
      • NBO 7:20 AM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        LUN 9:10 AM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Fri, Oct 9 | Kenya Airways
        LUN 1:55 AM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        NBO 5:45 AM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Mon, Oct 12 | Kenya Airways
        $567 $653
        13% off
        13% off
        $653 $567
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        LUN 4:45 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 8 | Uganda Airlines
        LUN 5:30 PM
        4h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 11:25 PM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Thu, Oct 15 | Uganda Airlines
        $473 $653
        28% off
        28% off
        $653 $473
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        LUN 5:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Tue, Sep 15 | Uganda Airlines
        LUN 11:45 PM
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:15 AM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Fri, Sep 18 | Uganda Airlines
        $474
        27% off
        $653 $474
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        LUN 5:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Tue, Sep 22 | Uganda Airlines
        LUN 5:30 PM
        4h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 11:25 PM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | Uganda Airlines
        $475
        27% off
        $653 $475
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        LUN 5:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 20 | Uganda Airlines
        LUN 4:30 PM
        5h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 11:25 PM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Wed, Oct 21 | Uganda Airlines
        $476
        27% off
        $653 $476
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        LUN 5:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 13 | Uganda Airlines
        LUN 5:30 PM
        4h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 11:25 PM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Thu, Oct 15 | Uganda Airlines
        $477
        27% off
        $653 $477
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        LUN 4:45 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 17 | Uganda Airlines
        LUN 11:45 PM
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:15 AM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Sat, Sep 19 | Uganda Airlines
        $479
        27% off
        $653 $479
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        LUN 4:45 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 15 | Uganda Airlines
        LUN 5:30 PM
        4h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 11:25 PM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Thu, Oct 22 | Uganda Airlines
        $479
        27% off
        $653 $479
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        LUN 5:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 6 | Uganda Airlines
        LUN 5:30 PM
        4h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 11:25 PM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Thu, Oct 8 | Uganda Airlines
        $487
        25% off
        $653 $487
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        LUN 5:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Sat, Oct 17 | Uganda Airlines
        LUN 11:45 PM
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:15 AM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 24 | Uganda Airlines
        $508
        22% off
        $653 $508
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        LUN 5:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Sat, Oct 10 | Uganda Airlines
        LUN 11:45 PM
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:15 AM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 17 | Uganda Airlines
        $613
        6% off
        $653 $613
      • NBO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 2:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
        LUN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        NBO 4:00 PM
        Lusaka - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        NBO 7:25 AM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        LUN 9:10 AM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 22 | Kenya Airways
        $343 $368
        7% off
        7% off
        $368 $343
      • NBO 1:30 PM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        LUN 5:25 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Fri, Nov 6 | Kenya Airways
        $345 $368
        6% off
        6% off
        $368 $345
      • NBO 6:15 AM
        6h 30m
        1 stop
        LUN 11:45 AM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Sun, Sep 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $293 $368
        20% off
        20% off
        $368 $293
      • NBO 6:15 AM
        6h 30m
        1 stop
        LUN 11:45 AM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Sun, Sep 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $295
        20% off
        $368 $295
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        LUN 4:45 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 8 | Uganda Airlines
        $299
        19% off
        $368 $299
      • NBO 6:15 AM
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Mon, Oct 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $299
        19% off
        $368 $299
      • NBO 6:15 AM
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $300
        18% off
        $368 $300
      • NBO 6:15 AM
        8h
        1 stop
        LUN 1:15 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $300
        18% off
        $368 $300
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        LUN 4:45 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 17 | Uganda Airlines
        $300
        18% off
        $368 $300
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        LUN 5:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 27 | Uganda Airlines
        $300
        18% off
        $368 $300
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        LUN 5:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Sat, Oct 17 | Uganda Airlines
        $304
        17% off
        $368 $304
      • NBO 10:15 AM
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        LUN 5:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 20 | Uganda Airlines
        $304
        17% off
        $368 $304
      • NBO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 2:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lusaka | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Nairobi to Lusaka operate an average of 8 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 2.0% on-time departure rate and a 70.5% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Nairobi to Lusaka flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Nairobi to Lusaka are Ethiopian Airlines, Zambia Airways, and Kenya Airways, among 4 carriers on this route. Ethiopian Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Zambia Airways logo Zambia Airways
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Uganda Airlines logo Uganda Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nairobi to Lusaka according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Nairobi to Lusaka

The distance between Nairobi and Lusaka is approximately 1,815.02 km. It takes around 3 hours 40 minutes on average to fly from Nairobi to Lusaka. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price $293
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $473
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 1,815.02 km
Average flight time 3 hours 40 minutes
Popular airline Ethiopian Airlines
Frequency ～6/week
Flight statistics for the Nairobi–Lusaka route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Nairobi to Lusaka

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Nairobi to Lusaka?

The average price of one-way flights from Nairobi to Lusaka purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Nairobi to Lusaka is January, with an average price of $326; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to $556.

$556
$441
$326
$211
    Cheapest
  • $341
    Sep
  • $368
    Oct
  • $400
    Nov
  • $374
    Dec
  • $326
    Jan
  • $556
    Feb
  • $344
    Mar
  • $379
    Apr
  • $388
    May
  • $414
    Jun
  • $406
    Jul
  • $405
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Nairobi to Lusaka during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Nairobi to Lusaka during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Nairobi to Lusaka are available on Oct 9, with fares starting at $298.

$374
$336
$298
$260
  • $358
    8
    Oct
  • $298
    9
  • $333
    10
  • $374
    11
  • $355
    12
  • $300
    13
  • $310
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Lusaka (NBO-LUN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $293 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to LUN on Sun, Sep 20), while Uganda Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $473 departing on Thu, Oct 8 and returning on Thu, Oct 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Nairobi to Lusaka with the following airlines, including: Kenya Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 40 minutes to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka (LUN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Lusaka 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 13 flight per week flying from Nairobi to Lusaka. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Kenya Airways: S/-/T/W/T/F/S -- KQ704 (13:53)
  • To find best deals on flights from Nairobi to Lusaka, 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 Sun, Sep 20, with one-way flights priced at just $293.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Kenya Airways.
    · 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 Lusaka travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Lusaka is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Lusaka on September 14, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at $292.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (NBO-LUN) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Lusaka and Nairobi is 1h.
  • 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 Nairobi to Lusaka is $573. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Nairobi to Lusaka is $698. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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