$882 Cheap flight deals from Washington (WAS) to Lusaka (LUN)

The Best DC Airports

Before you call airlines looking for flights from Washington, DC, you should check with Orbitz.com. The two major airports in DC are Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alaska Airlines, US Airways, and Frontier Airlines handle domestic flights from Ronald Reagan, while Virgin America, ExpressJet Airlines, and Colgan Air operate out of Washington Dulles. Ronald Reagan is only three miles from the downtown area, and Washington Dulles is 26 miles from downtown.

Long-Term Parking Options

The five parking lots at Ronald Reagan offer daily and hourly parking rates, and the airport charges $20 per day for parking in the long-term lots. The economy lot only charges $12 per day, but this lot is open and uncovered. Washington Dulles has two long-term parking lots that charge $17 per day and one economy lot that charges $10 per day. For $30, you can use valet parking.

Public Transportation Choices

The Metrorail and Metrobus make at least one stop at each airport every day. The stops are clearly marked around the city, and you can find maps that help you find the correct line. Taxis are not as low cost as the public transportation options because the drivers charge a pickup fee, baggage fee, fee per mile, and a fee for any time that the driver must wait.

Places to Eat

Both airports offer a range of dining options. Washington Dulles is home to Dulles to Go, Five Guys, Subway, and Wendy's, while Ronald Reagan has Dunkin' Donuts, Euro Cafe, and Jerry's Subs & Pizza. Once you have something to eat, you can browse through the sales at some of the shops surrounding the restaurants. If you want to enjoy your vacation, use Orbitz.com to look for flights from Washington DC.

Flying to the Airport

Cheap flights to Lusaka, Zambia, enter the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. The small hub in Southern Africa has 17 airlines operating from its terminal. Only one of those airlines, Proflight Zambia, is a domestic carrier. Kenya Airways, Air Botswana and Emirates Airlines are international airlines that fly into and out of the airport each day. The airport is located about 16 miles from downtown Zambia, the metropolitan namesake capital of the country.

Transportation from the Airport

Taxis are the preferred method of travel from the airport, although you can rent a car if needed. Your hotel in Zambia may also have a free shuttle operating at the airport. Schedule the pickup when you book a low-cost room on Orbitz.com. You can get a taxi or minibus for less than $1 per mile. Shuttles are more expensive, costing up to $24 a ride. The taxi and minibus are more reliable, however.

The Weather in Lusaka

Summer temperatures in Lusaka can reach into the upper 90s and sometimes into triple digits. Summer occurs from September through November, while winter is May through August. In winter, the temperature drops to the lower 40s. Spring is December through April and is accompanied by rain. There is no fall season.

Lusaka Area Attractions

From nature preserves like the Chaminuka Game Reserve to the Lower Zambezi National Park and the Lusaka Experience tours, there are plenty of opportunities to see wild animals in their natural habitats. Book your vacation on Orbitz.com to see what cheap flights to Lusaka you can find.