Cheap flights from Lusaka to Zanzibar from $286 LUN → ZNZ
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The cheapest return found recently is $592 with RwandAir, 2 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $286 with Proflight Zambia, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $286, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $592, 2 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $601 to $652
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $531 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $601 to $652.
Cheapest return found recently
$592
2 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 · RwandAir
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 3:10 p.m. · Return leaves 3:20 a.m. · 22 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Kigali International Airport (KGL)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$592 2 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$531 24 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 41 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $456 to $673.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 25 Dec to 24 Jan 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 6-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 2 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
32 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $700 | Kenya Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $688 | RwandAir | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $615 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 | $615 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 | $592 | RwandAir | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $610 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 | $531 | Kenya Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $531.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, RwandAir.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $350 to $367.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$286
23 Nov · Proflight Zambia
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Leaves 6:45 a.m. · 13 h 35 min trip
2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$286 23 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $223 to $351.
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 5 departure dates from 23 Nov to 1 Jul 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?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
18 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | $286 | Proflight Zambia | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $389 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Apr 2027 | $350 | Air Tanzania | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 May 2027 | $367 | Kenya Airways | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jul 2027 | $354 | Proflight Zambia | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $286.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Proflight Zambia, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Lusaka to Zanzibar
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 2 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 23 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Lusaka to Zanzibar?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (41 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 | $643 | $624 | +17% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $624 | $624 | +13% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $584 | $533 | +6% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $564 | $456 | +2% | 28 |
| 60–89 days | $587 | $531 | +7% | 32 |
| 90–179 days | $551 | $551 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 180+ days | $605 | $605 | +10% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $225 | $223 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 60–89 days | $361 | $361 | +60% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $350 | $344 | +56% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $314 | $313 | +40% | 27 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Lusaka → Dar Es Salaam
70 km from Zanzibar
$627
$35 more than flying to Zanzibar
13 Nov – 17 Nov · LUN → DAR · 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 → Dar Es Salaam
70 km from Zanzibar
$290
$4 more than flying to Zanzibar
6 Dec · LUN → DAR · nonstop
found 3 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 2 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027. 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 Zanzibar?
The cheapest return found recently is $592 with RwandAir, 2 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $531 with Kenya Airways, 24 Jan 2027 to 28 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $601 to $652.
How much is a one-way flight from Lusaka to Zanzibar?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $286 with Proflight Zambia, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $350 to $367.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Zanzibar?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $531, 24 Jan 2027 to 28 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $286, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Lusaka to Zanzibar?
In 41 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Lusaka to Zanzibar?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Proflight Zambia on 23 Nov, takes 13 h 35 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Lusaka to Zanzibar?
Between 25 Dec and 24 Jan 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Kenya Airways on 2 and RwandAir on 2. Between 23 Nov and 1 Jul 2027, Proflight Zambia has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Ethiopian Airlines on 1 and Air Tanzania on 1.
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