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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 and lands at 12:08
• Latest: departs at 10:40 and lands at 13:18.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi takes 2h 38m, covering 2 603 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi range from R5 703 to R7 549, with an average of R6 908 over the past 12 months. Anything below R5 703 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the R6 908 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R6 895 return, compared with R8 349 via a stopover through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R7 148 to R49 807. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R5 748, which is 41% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Lubumbashi Luano (FBM).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 37m.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi pass through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R6 598 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R7 564, a difference of R966.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lubumbashi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• South African
• Airlink

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.