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Flights from Nairobi to Lusaka - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Lusaka to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to Lusaka?

The average price of all flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Nairobi to Lusaka, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Nairobi, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka is August, where tickets cost £246 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of tickets is £483 and £453 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Lusaka?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka.
There is just one airline that flies from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka direct and that is Kenya Airways. The best one-way deal found from Kenya Airways for the route is £222.

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Lusaka per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in Lusaka, with an average flight time of 2h 44m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Lusaka?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nairobi to Lusaka?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 07:25 and will be landing in Lusaka at 09:10.

What’s the latest departure time from Nairobi to Lusaka?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Lusaka jets off at 23:30 and lands at 01:20.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Lusaka

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Nairobi to Lusaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Lusaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to Lusaka flights

  • Will any airlines on this route offer me a specialized meal if I have a limited diet?

    When flying with Etihad Airways, you can enjoy the standard offering of selecting one of three no-cost dishes on each flight. The menu includes at least one vegetarian choice, and all meals are prepared with halal requirements in mind. Additionally, Etihad offers a range of meal options to cater to specific dietary needs, such as religious meals, various medical meals, and dedicated meals for kids and babies.

  • Can I find an airline that will supervise my kids if they are flying alone?

    Qatar Airways provides an escort service for unaccompanied minors, ensuring their safe travel. A dedicated airline representative will accompany children between the ages of 5 and 15 throughout their journey. From the originating airport to transit and onboard the aircraft, the child will be taken care of. Upon arrival at the final destination, the child will be handed over to the person designated by the parents or guardians.

  • What is the advantage of upgrading to Business Class when I fly on South African Airlines?

    Onboard, you will receive a warm welcome with a refreshing drink and an amenity bag. Indulge in an exquisite à la carte menu, featuring a proudly South African cheese board, complemented by a carefully curated wine list for an elevated dining experience. Your seating area offers ample space, serving as a mobile office if needed. When it's time to rest, you'll enjoy the comfort of our award-winning flatbed seats.

  • If I am the type of traveler that wants to lessen my environmental footprint when I fly, what is a good airline choice?

    South African Airways has implemented several initiatives aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. These measures include the introduction of a cap on aviation CO2 emissions since 2020, ensuring carbon-neutral growth. Furthermore, there has been an ongoing average improvement in fuel efficiency of 1.5% per year from 2009 to 2020. The long-term goal is to achieve a significant reduction of 50% in CO2 emissions by 2050, relative to the 2005 level.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Lusaka?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Lusaka flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Lusaka?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Lusaka, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Lusaka?

    You can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Lusaka on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Lusaka?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to Lusaka.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Lusaka?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lusaka from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to Lusaka?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Lusaka with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Lusaka?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lusaka from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to Lusaka

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Lusaka to Nairobi? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Lusaka or less round-trip.
  • If you are looking for an easier way to get to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), why not take the Line 110 bus run by Nairobi Matatu that gets you to the Airport Junction Station from the Uchumi Station in about 30 minutes.
  • When traveling with RwandAir, each passenger is permitted to carry one bag with maximum dimensions of 22 x 15 x 8 inches. The bag should not exceed a weight of 21 lb. It is important to note that these limitations will be checked and confirmed using baggage sizers at the check-in areas.
  • If you are planning on taking one of the one-stop flights on this route, some common layover airports include Kigali International Airport (KGL), Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
  • When you fly on Kenya Airways, and you want to check bags, the limit for passengers in Economy Class is two pieces that are a maximum of 50 lb each, and in Business Class, a maximum of 70 lb each with no linear size restrictions.
  • For those that want to take a bicycle on Ethiopian Air, you can take a regular bike or a special children's trolley to use with a bike or a one-wheel bike. The bike and any associated case cannot weigh more than 70 lb.
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Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Lusaka?

Find which airlines fly direct from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Lusaka, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Lusaka

Monday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Air France, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Air France, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Air France, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Air France, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Air France, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Lusaka to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Air France, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Air France, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Air France, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Air France, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Air France, British Airways, +4 more

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Top airline flying from Nairobi to Lusaka

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Lusaka. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to Lusaka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Kenya AirwaysOverall score based on 375 reviews
7.1Comfort
7.3Boarding
6.6Food
6.6Entertainment
7.8Crew
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Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

6.0 GoodGeorge, Mar 2024NBO - LHR
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Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

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