New York to Lusaka (JFK–LUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DXB Dubai 21h 17m EK → EK Dubai (DXB) to Lusaka flights
DOH Doha 21h 23m ASB6MH → AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Lusaka flights
NBO Nairobi 23h 17m KQ → AFETKL Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka flights
ADD Addis Ababa ~16h 22m → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lusaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Lusaka
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and LUN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to LUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ADD ~16h 22m DXB ~21h 17m DOH ~21h 23m NBO ~23h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
218
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → LUN
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Return
LUN → JFK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Lusaka is 6 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · LUN: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Lusaka.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–LUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Lusaka route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LUN
Full nameKenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA / ICAOLUN / FLKK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,779 ft / 1,152 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to LUN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dubai, Hamad and Jomo Kenyatta.
Lusaka is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Hamad and Jomo Kenyatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.