Flying from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): What you need to know
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is located in Lusaka. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of New York.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from New York to LUN. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to LUN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). It's a popular transfer point for flights from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) leaving Newark Liberty International Airport.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to LUN flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive as expected. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Book a hotel near LUN if you have a late flight from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
Central Lusaka is around 27 kilometres from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is Rs192,615. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs344,842. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to LUN. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from New York to LUN.
Save on your flight from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). July is the peak month for travel to Lusaka. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
Lock in a New York to LUN plane ticket departing in October if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lusaka to range from 18ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 29ºC.
More about Lusaka
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lusaka:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. The Lilayi Elephant Nursery, Batoka Gorge and Kapishya Hot Springs are major attractions which should feature on any good Lusaka itinerary.
Explore more of Zambia
Next up? Journey to Ndola. It's about 257 kilometres north of Lusaka and is home to highlights including Copperbelt Museum and Dag Hammarskjoeld Memorial.
