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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi (JNB-FBM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

Fri, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 27
South African Logo
9:25 - 12:05JNB-FBM
2h 40mdirect
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13:05 - 15:45FBM-JNB
2h 40mdirect
R6 904South African
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Fri, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 27
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8:20 - 1:20JNB-FBM
17h 00m1 stop
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14:20 - 3:55FBM-JNB
13h 35m1 stop
R8 253Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 1:20JNB-FBM
17h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:20 - 13:05FBM-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
R8 271Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 27
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14:15 - 13:55JNB-FBM
23h 40m2 stops
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15:05 - 13:15FBM-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
R8 626Air Tanzania
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Fri, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 27
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9:25 - 12:05JNB-FBM
2h 40mdirect
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15:05 - 13:15FBM-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
R8 803
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Fri, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 27
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8:20 - 13:55JNB-FBM
29h 35m3 stops
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14:20 - 3:55FBM-JNB
13h 35m1 stop
R10 578
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Fri, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 20:00JNB-FBM
35h 40m2 stops
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2:20 - 13:05FBM-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
R11 448Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 26
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9:25 - 12:05JNB-FBM
2h 40mdirect
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2:20 - 13:05FBM-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
R11 590
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Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 13:15JNB-FBM
14h 25m1 stop
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14:20 - 13:05FBM-JNB
22h 45m1 stop
R12 992Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 13:15JNB-FBM
14h 25m1 stop
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2:20 - 13:05FBM-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
R13 152Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Lubumbashi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Johannesburg to Lubumbashi, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Lubumbashi back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi is November, where tickets cost R5 502 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R8 572 and R8 501 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flightR3 425
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Lubumbashi flights

  • What Special facilities are provided at the Johannesburg Tambo International Airport?

    The Tambo International airport in Johannesburg has been popular as a result of the several special facilities and services it provides to its travel customers to ensure they have a good flight to their destination. Some of these special services the airport provides include assistance to travelers with reduced mobility and the disabled and an observation deck to enhance the travelers’ view.

  • Are there hotels near Johannesburg Tambo International Airport?

    There are a couple of hotels from which you can choose to spend the night when having an early morning departure from Johannesburg Tambo International Airport. The most conveniently located hotel from the airport is the Sunrock Guesthouse which is the closest to the airport. However, you can also book a hotel at the Intercontinental Johannesburg Tambo Airport, An Ihg Hotel, opposite Int’l Arrivals Hall, Kempton Park, Gauteng. Premier Hotel Tambo, City Lodge Hotel, P eermont Mondi or At Emperors Palace, Protea Hotel by Marriott Tambo, Garden Court, and Emerald Guesthouse.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi was R193 for a one-way ticket and R389 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Lubumbashi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi, South African or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi are South African and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R6 970 and an overall rating of 7,5, South African is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R8 270 and an overall rating of 6,9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lubumbashi from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Lubumbashi with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lubumbashi from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R3 565 or less one-way and R6 945 or less round-trip.
  • There are various lounges at Johannesburg Tambo International Airport where you can choose to refresh. The SLOW lounge is located at the international terminal and is open 24 hours. Bidvest Premier Lounge is located at the domestic terminal, Kempton park, which opens at 05:00 and closes at 21:00 hours.
  • Johannesburg Tambo International Airport mainly offers private taxi connections and a train network to the city centre. A ride with Johannesburg Tambo International Airport taxis lasts around 40 minutes, and the general taxi fare is approximately R600. On the other hand, the metro system takes about 20 minutes for the same trip, and a one-way ticket costs approximately R170.
  • Many airlines can offer you cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg Tambo International Airport to Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) Airport. The cheapest tickets to Lubumbashi can be found on Kenya Airways and Airlink airlines, making this trip affordable for any traveler aspiring to travel to Lubumbashi Luano Airport from Johannesburg Tambo international airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lubumbashi Luano?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lubumbashi Luano.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi Luano Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lubumbashi Luano

Monday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Friday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Lubumbashi Luano to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Friday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Airlink, Qatar Airways, South African

Airlink, Qatar Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,6
AirlinkOverall score based on 72 reviews
8,9Crew
6,6Entertainment
8,0Food
8,5Boarding
8,3Comfort
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

10,0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

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