Cheap flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam from $290 LUN → DAR
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The cheapest return found recently is $627 with Ethiopian Airlines, 13 Nov – 17 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $290 with Ethiopian Airlines, 6 Dec, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $290, Ethiopian Airlines, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $627, 13 Nov to 17 Nov
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $540 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 30 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$627
13 Nov – 17 Nov · Ethiopian Airlines
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Leaves 2:25 p.m. · Return leaves 6:45 p.m. · 34 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$627 13 Nov – 17 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$540 6 Dec – 6 Jan 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $512 to $645.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 17 Nov | $627 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $540 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $540.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $290 to $297.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$290
6 Dec · Ethiopian Airlines
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Leaves 1:35 p.m. · 2 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$290
6 Dec · Ethiopian Airlines
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Leaves 1:35 p.m. · 2 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$290 6 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$289 31 May 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $256 to $338.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 6 Dec to 31 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 6 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec | $290 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $295 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Mar 2027 | $302 | Kenya Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 May 2027 | $289 | Kenya Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $289.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 13 Nov – 17 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 6 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?
Return
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (36 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $538 | $512 | +2% | 19 |
| 7–13 days | $633 | $544 | +19% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $544 | $530 | +3% | 15 |
| 30–59 days | $530 | $530 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $552 | $552 | +4% | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $547 | $546 | +3% | 16 |
| 180+ days | $546 | $546 | +3% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $313 | $289 | +14% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $311 | $289 | +13% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $290 | $256 | +6% | 29 |
| 30–59 days | $275 | $259 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $293 | $290 | +6% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $298 | $293 | +8% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $299 | $289 | +9% | 27 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Lusaka → Zanzibar
70 km from Dar Es Salaam
$592
$35 less than flying to Dar Es Salaam
2 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 · LUN → ZNZ · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Lusaka → Zanzibar
70 km from Dar Es Salaam
$286
$4 less than flying to Dar Es Salaam
23 Nov · LUN → ZNZ · 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Nov – 17 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?
The cheapest return found recently is $627 with Ethiopian Airlines, 13 Nov to 17 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $540 with Ethiopian Airlines, 6 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $290 with Ethiopian Airlines, 6 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $289 with Kenya Airways, 31 May 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $290 to $297.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $540, 6 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. May 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $289, 31 May 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?
In 36 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $290 with Ethiopian Airlines, 6 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Ethiopian Airlines on 6 Dec, takes 2 h 30 min from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?
Between 6 Dec and 31 May 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Kenya Airways on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work