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What to know about flights from Melbourne to Lusaka?

The approximate distance between Melbourne and Lusaka is 11,147.41 km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July.

Cheapest one-way
US$919
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways MEL-LUN 23h 40m · 1 stop Fri, Sep 25
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Cheapest round-trip
US$1,822
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways MEL-LUN 41h 50m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
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Qatar Airways Qatar Airways Cheapest · From US$919 Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines Most booked
When to fly
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
11,147.41 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne to Lusaka over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$919 and round-trip from US$1,822. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • MEL 22:45
        41h 50m
        1 stop
        LUN 08:35
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 30 | Qatar Airways
        LUN 15:25
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:05
        Lusaka - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 7 | Qatar Airways
        US$1,822 US$4,044
        55% off
        55% off
        US$4,044 US$1,822
      • MEL 22:45
        41h 50m
        1 stop
        LUN 08:35
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 30 | Virgin Australia
        LUN 15:25
        41h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 17:50
        Lusaka - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 7 | Virgin Australia
        US$2,024 US$4,044
        50% off
        50% off
        US$4,044 US$2,024
      • MEL 06:15
        41h 20m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:35
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Sun, Oct 4 | Emirates
        LUN 21:35
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 06:30
        Lusaka - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Emirates
        US$2,216 US$4,044
        45% off
        45% off
        US$4,044 US$2,216
      • MEL 22:15
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:35
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 6 | Emirates
        LUN 21:35
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 06:30
        Lusaka - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Emirates
        US$2,337
        42% off
        US$4,044 US$2,337
      • MEL 21:15
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:35
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Mon, Sep 28 | Emirates
        LUN 21:35
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:30
        Lusaka - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 1 | Emirates
        US$3,194
        21% off
        US$4,044 US$3,194
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:00
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        LUN 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Lusaka - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • MEL 22:45
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:25
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Fri, Sep 25 | Qatar Airways
        US$919 US$1,498
        39% off
        39% off
        US$1,498 US$919
      • MEL 16:10
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 08:35
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 24 | Qatar Airways
        US$962 US$1,498
        36% off
        36% off
        US$1,498 US$962
      • MEL 22:45
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:25
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Australia
        US$1,016 US$1,498
        32% off
        32% off
        US$1,498 US$1,016
      • MEL 16:10
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 08:35
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 1 | Qatar Airways
        US$1,094
        27% off
        US$1,498 US$1,094
      • MEL 16:10
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:25
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 9 | Qatar Airways
        US$1,102
        26% off
        US$1,498 US$1,102
      • MEL 16:10
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 08:35
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 24 | Virgin Australia
        US$1,105
        26% off
        US$1,498 US$1,105
      • MEL 16:10
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:25
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Mon, Sep 14 | Qatar Airways
        US$1,142
        24% off
        US$1,498 US$1,142
      • MEL 16:10
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:25
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Fri, Sep 11 | Qatar Airways
        US$1,144
        24% off
        US$1,498 US$1,144
      • MEL 16:10
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:25
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Mon, Sep 14 | Virgin Australia
        US$1,177
        21% off
        US$1,498 US$1,177
      • MEL 16:10
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:25
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Fri, Sep 11 | Virgin Australia
        US$1,183
        21% off
        US$1,498 US$1,183
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 14:00
        Melbourne - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne to Lusaka flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Melbourne to Lusaka, including Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Lusaka according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lusaka (MEL-LUN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$919 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to LUN on Fri, Sep 25), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,822 departing on Wed, Sep 30 and returning on Wed, Oct 7.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Melbourne to Lusaka, including: Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users 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 Melbourne 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne 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 Fri, Sep 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$919.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Lusaka on September 11, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at US$1,666.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (MEL-LUN) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Lusaka and Melbourne is 8h.
  • 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 Melbourne to Lusaka is US$1,281. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Melbourne and Lusaka, 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Melbourne to Lusaka

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Melbourne to Lusaka?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Melbourne to Lusaka on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Qantas Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Melbourne to Lusaka, with fares starting at US$920.

US$575
US$920
US$1,266
US$1,611
US$1,956
Qantas Airways
US$920
Qantas Airways
South African Airways
US$942
South African Airways
Qatar Airways
US$1,573
Qatar Airways
Emirates
US$1,956
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Change & Cancellation Policy

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