Statistics on Edinburgh-Lusaka flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Lusaka (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Lusaka from Edinburgh airport is $ 1039 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 824 (in march) and $ 1338 (in august), which is a saving of $ 215 or a surplus of $ 300 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $867 to $922 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Lusaka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Lusaka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10086 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lusaka from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 824, saving $ 215 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1039). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1338).
Flight Edinburgh-Lusaka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 832 | $ 992 | fair price |
| February | $ 805 | $ 909 | good price |
| March | $ 732 | $ 824 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 985 | $ 1103 | fair price |
| May | $ 796 | $ 922 | good price |
| June | $ 797 | $ 935 | good price |
| July | $ 1110 | $ 1312 | high price |
| August | $ 1141 | $ 1338 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 837 | $ 990 | fair price |
| October | $ 903 | $ 1087 | fair price |
| November | $ 769 | $ 854 | good price |
| December | $ 1035 | $ 1189 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Lusaka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Lusaka range from $542 to $1572. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $542 to $597), 1% at the maximum price (from $1518 to $1572). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $867 to $922 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Lusaka flight
There are 11 companies that serve Edinburgh from Lusaka airport: Emirates, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, KLM, Air France, Kenya Airways, Ryanair, British Airways, Flybe, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 10086 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (33% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Lusaka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Lusaka flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $28. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Lusaka to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $54. Conversely, departing from Lusaka on a saturday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Edinburgh-Lusaka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Lusaka | 01-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 819 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lusaka | 05-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 782 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lusaka | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 853 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Lusaka | 16-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 890 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lusaka | 17-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 883 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Lusaka | 02-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 781 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lusaka | 12-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 870 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Edinburgh → Lusaka | 13-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 895 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Edinburgh → Lusaka | 24-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 872 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Edinburgh → Lusaka | 06-01 to 19-01-2026 | $ 873 | layover flight with Aegean Airlines |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Lusaka to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Lusaka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Lusaka, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 904 $, which is a saving of 135 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (90 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Lusaka flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 771 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 903) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 760 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 864), 3 to 4 months ($ 818), 4 to 5 months ($ 772) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 700 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 804), 4 to 5 months ($ 811), 5 to 6 months ($ 758) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1067 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1089), 3 to 4 months ($ 1098), 4 to 5 months ($ 1102) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 769 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 909), 2 to 3 months ($ 879) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 837 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 908), 3 to 4 months ($ 863) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1284 $) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 857 $) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1051 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1073) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 690 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 765) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1067 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1184), 2 to 3 months ($ 1098) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Lusaka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Edinburgh to Lusaka: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1284 $1119 to $1396 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 860 $770 to $963 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 2068 $781 to $4554 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1264 $1180 to $1349 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1179 $1034 to $1262 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 913 $872 to $978 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 926 $902 to $943 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 885 $873 to $897 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, august, september, october and january are cheaper to travel to Lusaka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!