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$725+ Cheap flights from Zambia to New York, NY (NYC)

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Round-trip from

$1,257
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$725
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,213
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Cheapest flights from Zambia to New York
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This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/201:35 pmLUN - JFK
3 stops36h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 3/279:55 pmJFK - LUN
2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$1,257
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1912:45 amLUN - JFK
2 stops36h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 3/271:45 pmJFK - LUN
1 stop28h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,301
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/229:10 amNLA - JFK
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/291:45 pmJFK - NLA
1 stop37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,353
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:50 amLUN - JFK
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/271:45 pmJFK - LUN
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,353
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/201:30 pmLUN - EWR
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/2711:55 pmEWR - LUN
3 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,650
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/209:20 pmLUN - EWR
2 stops30h 00mEmirates
Thu 3/2711:55 pmEWR - LUN
2 stops32h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$1,680
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:00 amLUN - EWR
4 stops32h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 3/276:00 amEWR - LUN
3 stops26h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$1,813
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/223:00 pmNLA - EWR
3 stops48h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/295:55 amEWR - NLA
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$1,995
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Sat 3/221:20 pmNLA - EWR
2 stops31h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 3/299:25 pmEWR - NLA
2 stops33h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$2,149
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/226:20 pmNLA - EWR
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2911:55 pmEWR - NLA
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$2,175
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Sat 3/221:20 pmNLA - EWR
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/299:05 pmEWR - NLA
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$2,978

Find flights from Zambia to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zambia to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Zambia

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LusakaNew York

LUN - JFK

LUNJFK

Lusaka

Thu 3/20

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/27

9:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 25m

$1,257

LusakaNew York

LUN - JFK

LUNJFK

Lusaka

Wed 3/19

12:45 am-7:35 am

2 stops36h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/27

1:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,301

NdolaNew York

NLA - JFK

NLAJFK

Ndola

Sat 3/22

9:10 am-7:35 am

2 stops28h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/29

1:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop37h 15m

$1,353

LusakaNew York

LUN - JFK

LUNJFK

Lusaka

Thu 3/20

7:50 am-7:35 am

2 stops29h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/27

1:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,353

LusakaNewark

LUN - EWR

LUNEWR

Lusaka

Thu 3/20

1:30 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops37h 50m

Newark

Thu 3/27

11:55 pm-12:40 pm

3 stops54h 45m

$1,650

LusakaNewark

LUN - EWR

LUNEWR

Lusaka

Thu 3/20

9:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Newark

Thu 3/27

11:55 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,680

LusakaNewark

LUN - EWR

LUNEWR

Lusaka

Thu 3/20

7:00 am-9:00 am

4 stops32h 00m

Newark

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-2:40 pm

3 stops26h 40m

$1,813

NdolaNewark

NLA - EWR

NLAEWR

Ndola

Sat 3/22

3:00 pm-9:00 am

3 stops48h 00m

Newark

Sat 3/29

5:55 am-11:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

$1,995

NdolaNewark

NLA - EWR

NLAEWR

Ndola

Sat 3/22

1:20 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Newark

Sat 3/29

9:25 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$2,149

NdolaNewark

NLA - EWR

NLAEWR

Ndola

Sat 3/22

6:20 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops33h 00m

Newark

Sat 3/29

11:55 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops35h 50m

$2,175

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Travel insights for flights from Zambia to New York

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zambia to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to New York (average of $236). Flying from Zambia to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZM to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Zambia to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Zambia to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zambia to New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $771. Users have also found prices from $819 and $884 on Ethiopian Air and United Airlines, respectively.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zambia to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to New York (average of $236). Flying from Zambia to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Zambia to New York

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Zambia to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,079Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,269Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
EmiratesCheapest$1,660Average$1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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