Statistics on Manchester-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: Manchester)
The average price to go to Lusaka from Manchester airport is $ 944 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 764 (in march) and $ 1259 (in august), which is a saving of $ 181 or a surplus of $ 315 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $834 to $886 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Lusaka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Lusaka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 44553 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lusaka from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 764, saving $ 181 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 944). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1259).
Flight Manchester-Lusaka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 757 | $ 885 | good price |
| February | $ 747 | $ 853 | good price |
| March | $ 664 | $ 764 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 870 | $ 983 | fair price |
| May | $ 716 | $ 814 | good price |
| June | $ 729 | $ 820 | good price |
| July | $ 921 | $ 1054 | fair price |
| August | $ 1077 | $ 1259 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 810 | $ 943 | fair price |
| October | $ 813 | $ 941 | fair price |
| November | $ 710 | $ 813 | good price |
| December | $ 986 | $ 1192 | 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 Manchester to Lusaka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Lusaka range from $521 to $1511. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $521 to $574), 1% at the maximum price (from $1459 to $1511). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $886 to $938 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Lusaka flight
There are 13 companies that serve Manchester from Lusaka airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Kenya Airways, Air France, Ryanair, Rwandair Express, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa and EasyJet.
Data analysis:
Of the 44553 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Manchester->Lusaka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Lusaka flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $29. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $58.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Lusaka to Manchester 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 $56. Conversely, departing from Lusaka on a thursday may cost you an additional $32.
Top prices Manchester-Lusaka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Lusaka | 02-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 706 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Lusaka | 06-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 700 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Lusaka | 10-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 699 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Lusaka | 13-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 689 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Lusaka | 15-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 735 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Lusaka | 16-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 701 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Lusaka | 01-03 to 05-03-2025 | $ 718 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Lusaka | 13-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 693 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Lusaka | 03-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 747 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Manchester → Lusaka | 04-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 716 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
When to book your flight Manchester - Lusaka to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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 Manchester-Lusaka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Lusaka, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 895 $, which is a saving of 49 $ 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 (120 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester 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: 770 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 873), 3 to 4 months ($ 832), 6 to 7 months ($ 854), 7 to 8 months ($ 829) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 735 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 842), 3 to 4 months ($ 832), 4 to 5 months ($ 785), 6 to 7 months ($ 808), 7 to 8 months ($ 785), 8 to 9 months ($ 834) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 689 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 752), 3 to 4 months ($ 747), 4 to 5 months ($ 709), 7 to 8 months ($ 740) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 891 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 976), 2 to 3 months ($ 979), 3 to 4 months ($ 944), 4 to 5 months ($ 967), 5 to 6 months ($ 983), 10 to 11 months ($ 946) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 779 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 796), 2 to 3 months ($ 804), 3 to 4 months ($ 790), 5 to 6 months ($ 795), 7 to 8 months ($ 795), 8 to 9 months ($ 788) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 783), 3 to 4 months ($ 752), 4 to 5 months ($ 765), 5 to 6 months ($ 770), 6 to 7 months ($ 771), 7 to 8 months ($ 793), 9 to 10 months ($ 762) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 943 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1033), 2 to 3 months ($ 981), 3 to 4 months ($ 1023), 4 to 5 months ($ 967), 5 to 6 months ($ 1041), 6 to 7 months ($ 957), 8 to 9 months ($ 992), 9 to 10 months ($ 970), 10 to 11 months ($ 1009) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 989 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1227), 3 to 4 months ($ 1227), 4 to 5 months ($ 1208), 5 to 6 months ($ 1244), 6 to 7 months ($ 1186), 7 to 8 months ($ 1043), 9 to 10 months ($ 1113), 10 to 11 months ($ 1142), 11 to 12 months ($ 1167) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 825 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 883), 3 to 4 months ($ 887), 4 to 5 months ($ 893), 5 to 6 months ($ 868), 6 to 7 months ($ 877), 7 to 8 months ($ 829), 8 to 9 months ($ 866), 10 to 11 months ($ 905) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 852 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 888), 3 to 4 months ($ 916), 5 to 6 months ($ 877), 6 to 7 months ($ 862), 7 to 8 months ($ 856), 9 to 10 months ($ 858) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 733 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 781), 2 to 3 months ($ 792), 3 to 4 months ($ 767), 4 to 5 months ($ 760), 6 to 7 months ($ 810), 7 to 8 months ($ 776), 9 to 10 months ($ 749), 10 to 11 months ($ 793) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 990 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1170), 3 to 4 months ($ 1112), 4 to 5 months ($ 1041), 5 to 6 months ($ 1058), 6 to 7 months ($ 1081), 8 to 9 months ($ 1046), 9 to 10 months ($ 1085) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Lusaka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Manchester 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1159 $1074 to $1243 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1229 $752 to $4173 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 905 $706 to $1238 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 771 $689 to $1007 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 772 $693 to $854 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1020 $774 to $3625 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 815 $716 to $861 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 785 $758 to $823 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1007 $894 to $1102 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1082 $940 to $1310 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 791 $760 to $837 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Lusaka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!