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Flights from Nairobi to Lusaka

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka (LUN) take about 2h 46m (1,815 km). Zambia Airways and Kenya Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $371 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Lusaka

Carriers on NBO–LUN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Zambia Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Nairobi to Lusaka fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $371 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $270. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$372 · 1 stop23 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$37119 Nov 2026 · Zambia Airways$317 · 1 stop19 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$37612 Jan 2027 · Zambia Airways$321 · 1 stop14 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$38328 Feb 2027 · Zambia Airways$270 · 1 stop12 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$3719 Mar 2027 · Zambia Airways$270 · 1 stop12 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $270 in February 2027, against $317 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Nairobi to Lusaka, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Nairobi to Lusaka flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Lusaka?
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka (LUN) takes about 2h 46m, covering 1,815 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Nairobi from Lusaka by air?
The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is 1,815 km (1,128 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Lusaka?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–LUN route include Zambia Airways and Kenya Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Nairobi to Lusaka cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–LUN was $371 USD with Zambia Airways (nonstop), departing 19 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Lusaka?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $270 one-way, against $372 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Nairobi to Lusaka?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $270 with one stop against $371 nonstop, a saving of $101. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya to Lusaka?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Lusaka visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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