$669 Cheap flight deals from Seattle (SEA) to Lusaka (LUN)

Seattle Airport

While Seattle is home to several airports, the only one that handles commercial flights is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Also known as Sea-Tac, this airport is responsible for all incoming flights, along with flights from Seattle. Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and US Airways are a few airlines that operate out of this airport. Located in SeaTac, Washington, the airport sits along the intersection of three state routes: 99, 518, and 509. Though the airport has three terminals, only the Concourse Terminal and North Satellite Terminal handle domestic flights. The South Satellite Terminal specializes in international flights. It's just a short drive from the airport to downtown.

Transportation

When you need to reach your hotel quickly, head for the public transportation system, which consists of Sound Transit and Metro Transit. The buses and light rails only cost a few dollars, and you can visit the sales counter at any station to purchase tickets for your trip. The light rail system drops passengers directly at some of the top hotels in the downtown area. Seattle uses a grid system for its roads, which makes finding your hotel easy if you drive. You can use the Orbitz.com sign to look for rental cars from the airport.

Weather

If you visit during the spring, winter, or fall, you need a warm coat and an umbrella. Though the city does not get snow, it does get a high amount of rain during these seasons, and temperatures that can drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer is much warmer, with temperatures in the high 70s and less rainfall.

Popular Attractions

Seattle is home to dozens of cultural activities and attractions, including the Seattle International Film Festival, the Henry Art Galley, the Woodland Park Zoo, and the Seattle Underground Tour, which takes you through older parts of the city. When you look for flights from Seattle on Orbitz.com, take a few minutes to look for other low-cost attractions in the city.

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.