Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka (WAS - LUN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,665	Ethiopian, Etihad 2 stops 53 hr Fri, May 8 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is currently $1,665
Cheapest one-way flight	$797	Ethiopian, Etihad 2 stops 40 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is currently $797
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,672	Ethiopian, Zambia Airways 3 stops 29 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is currently $1,672
Cheapest business class flights	$5,921	Airlink, British Airways 2 stops 34 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is currently $5,921

Fastest flight	19 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka takes 19 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,100–1,600
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,750–2,100

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka

Ethiopian

from $1,783

Typical price: $1,500–2,250

20 weekly connecting flights

IAD - LUN Every day
Emirates

from $1,701

Typical price: $1,700–2,850

7 weekly connecting flights

IAD - LUN Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,766

Typical price: $1,650–2,550

5 weekly connecting flights

IAD - LUN Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Turkish Airlines

Typical price: $1,100–2,350

4 weekly connecting flights

IAD - LUN Every Tue, Fri

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Lusaka

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN)

Lusaka Zambia 38 min 12 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $1,100 to $1,600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian, Etihad from $1,665. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ethiopian, Etihad from $797.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is $1,783, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is $1,701, flying from May 10 to May 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is $1,766, flying from May 4 to May 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka starts at $1,665 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $797 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

19 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka.

Lusaka is a year-round destination with a warm climate. Popular times to visit include Jul–Aug, during the long dry season. Nov–Apr are the wettest months. Lusaka is a focal point for Zambia's Independence Day celebrations (Oct) with parades, tribal dancing and music.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka.

In terms of flights, Ethiopian is the most popular. Ethiopian offers 20 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka are:

Emirates offers 7 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN) .
Qatar Airways offers 5 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN) .
Turkish Airlines offers 4 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) (LUN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian, Etihad from $1,665. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ethiopian, Etihad from $797.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is $1,783, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is $1,701, flying from May 10 to May 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka is $1,766, flying from May 4 to May 19.

No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka.

There are 20 Ethiopian connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Emirates connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 4 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka at price $1,672 is offered by Ethiopian, Zambia Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka.

There are 20 Ethiopian connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Emirates connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 4 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka start at $5,921 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5 with Airlink, British Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka start at $1,665 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 21.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka starts at $1,672 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Ethiopian, Zambia Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Lusaka at price $1,672 is offered by Ethiopian, Zambia Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.