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Flights from Durban to Lusaka

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Cheapest time to fly from Durban to Lusaka

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 1,013 mi
Durban airports
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)How far from city centre: 7 mi
Lusaka airports
Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Durban to Lusaka flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Durban to Lusaka (Zambia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £233, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Durban to Lusaka takes roughly 3 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Durban–Lusaka route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
  • Arrival airport: Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

The weather in Lusaka

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Lusaka, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 11ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 31ºC
  • Lows: down to 10ºC
  • Hottest month: October
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Durban to Lusaka

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Durban to Lusaka:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Lusaka. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Durban to Lusaka

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Durban to Lusaka?
When you fly from Durban to Lusaka the average price is £238. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Durban to Lusaka at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Durban to Lusaka is 233 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Durban to Lusaka?
The most popular months to book a flight from Durban to Lusaka are May, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Durban to Lusaka?
The best time of the year to go to Lusaka when flying from Durban depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Lusaka from Durban in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Durban - Lusaka.
How long does the flight take to go from Durban to Lusaka?
The total flight time between Durban and Lusaka is of around 5 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,013.01 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Lusaka compared to Durban?
While in Durban temperatures can reach an average of 24º ºC in summer, Lusaka can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 18º ºC in Lusaka, compared to the 17º ºC average in Durban.

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