Statistics on Sydney-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: Sydney)
The average price to go to Lusaka from Sydney airport is $ 1814 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1511 (in may) and $ 3106 (in august), which is a saving of $ 304 or a surplus of $ 1292 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1355 to $1407 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Lusaka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Lusaka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2781 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lusaka from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1511, saving $ 304 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1814). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 3106).
Flight Sydney-Lusaka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1751 | $ 2106 | fair price |
| February | $ 1363 | $ 1586 | good price |
| March | $ 1402 | $ 1552 | good price |
| April | $ 1426 | $ 1610 | good price |
| May | $ 1282 | $ 1511 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1312 | $ 1577 | good price |
| July | $ 1564 | $ 1901 | good price |
| August | $ 1400 | $ 3106 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1344 | $ 1593 | good price |
| October | $ 1349 | $ 1641 | good price |
| November | $ 1339 | $ 1565 | good price |
| December | $ 1627 | $ 2014 | good 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 Sydney to Lusaka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Lusaka range from $1146 to $2397. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1147 to $1199), 1% at the maximum price (from $2345 to $2397). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1355 to $1407 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Lusaka flight
There are 10 companies that serve Sydney from Lusaka airport: Emirates, Qantas, Ethiopian Airlines, Vietjet Air, Scoot, Thai Airways, Airasia X, China Southern, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 2781 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Sydney->Lusaka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Lusaka flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $225. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $1129.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Lusaka to Sydney 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 $283. Conversely, departing from Lusaka on a saturday may cost you an additional $984.
Top prices Sydney-Lusaka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Lusaka | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1796 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Sydney → Lusaka | 23-12 to 29-12-2024 | $ 1641 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Sydney → Lusaka | 14-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 1699 | layover flight with South African Airways |
| Sydney → Lusaka | 09-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 1800 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Sydney → Lusaka | 11-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 1213 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Lusaka | 13-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1184 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Lusaka | 14-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 1565 | layover flight with South African Airways |
| Sydney → Lusaka | 17-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1686 | layover flight with Air India |
| Sydney → Lusaka | 18-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 1702 | layover flight with Thai Airways |
| Sydney → Lusaka | 14-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 1257 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Sydney - Lusaka to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months 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 Sydney-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 Sydney to Lusaka, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1664 $, which is a saving of 150 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (1362 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1508 $) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1541 $) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1555 $) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1802 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 3022) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1620 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1525 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1544) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Lusaka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $68. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $95 more.
Sydney 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2189 $1641 to $2672 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2135 $1699 to $2383 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1800 $1800 to $1800 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1389 $1184 to $1800 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1632 $1565 to $1702 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1257 $1257 to $1257 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1881 $1881 to $1881 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march, may and july are cheaper to travel to Lusaka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!