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R4 271 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi

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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi (JNB-FBM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo 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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1:15 - 10:30JNB-FBM
9h 15m2 stops
14:30 - 0:15FBM-JNB
9h 45m2 stops
R8 322Kenya Airways
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
10:40 - 13:10JNB-FBM
2h 30mdirect
13:55 - 16:25FBM-JNB
2h 30mdirect
R8 651Airlink
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Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 16
10:40 - 13:10JNB-FBM
2h 30mdirect
13:55 - 16:25FBM-JNB
2h 30mdirect
R8 925Airlink
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Fri, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 1
1:15 - 10:30JNB-FBM
9h 15m2 stops
13:55 - 16:25FBM-JNB
2h 30mdirect
R10 932
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Thu, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 16
10:40 - 13:10JNB-FBM
2h 30mdirect
2:20 - 13:05FBM-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
R14 491
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Fri, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 15
1:15 - 10:30JNB-FBM
9h 15m2 stops
2:20 - 13:05FBM-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
R14 637
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Thu, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 15
1:15 - 10:30JNB-FBM
9h 15m2 stops
13:50 - 3:55FBM-JNB
14h 05m2 stops
R15 057
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Thu, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 16
10:45 - 8:50JNB-FBM
22h 05m1 stop
13:50 - 3:55FBM-JNB
14h 05m2 stops
R15 094
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Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 16
10:15 - 13:25JNB-FBM
27h 10m2 stops
13:50 - 3:55FBM-JNB
14h 05m2 stops
R16 079Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 1
10:15 - 13:25JNB-FBM
27h 10m2 stops
13:50 - 9:30FBM-JNB
19h 40m3 stops
R19 894Ethiopian Air
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Flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to Lubumbashi, Wednesday 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 Thursday 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 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 R8 505 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of tickets is R9 436 and R9 363 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
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 146 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Lubumbashi from Johannesburg were found on Kenya Airways (R4 271) and Airlink (R4 873), and the lowest return tickets were found on Kenya Airways (R8 322) and Airlink (R8 651).

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lubumbashi?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi.
There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi direct and that is Airlink. The best one-way deal found from Airlink for the route is R8 247.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lubumbashi per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and lands in Lubumbashi, with an average flight time of 2h 30m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lubumbashi?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi take?

Direct flights take on average 2h 30m to travel the 2 603 km between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 10:40 and will be landing in Lubumbashi at 13:10.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi jets off at 10:40 and lands at 13:10.

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Low season

September

High season

June

Cheapest flight

R4 271
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 R234 for a one-way ticket and R456 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.

  • 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, Airlink or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi are Airlink and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R9 278 and an overall rating of 8,2, Airlink is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R7 803 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.

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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 R4 738 or less one-way and R8 849 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.
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Prefer to fly direct 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

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Tuesday

Airlink

Airlink

Wednesday

Airlink

Airlink

Thursday

Airlink

Airlink

Friday

Airlink

Airlink

Saturday

Airlink

Airlink

Sunday

Airlink

Airlink

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Direct returns

Lubumbashi Luano to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink

Airlink

Tuesday

Airlink

Airlink

Wednesday

Airlink

Airlink

Thursday

Airlink

Airlink

Friday

Airlink

Airlink

Saturday

Airlink

Airlink

Sunday

Airlink

Airlink

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Top 3 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.
8,2
AirlinkOverall score based on 72 reviews
8,2Boarding
7,6Food
6,3Entertainment
8,8Crew
8,1Comfort
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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

8,0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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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.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

I did not receive my luggage This airline is not good. My luggage is missing please you guys need to find my luggage. It’s been three days now I cannot get my luggage. This is not a good business I

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

The cabin crew members were so exceptionally good. They were always respectful to us the passengers and were professional. I also enjoyed the meals.

Customer service and the food was great. If the announcements in English could be said slower for the customer to understand what is being said. Due to ascent, it is difficult to understand. repaeting would help.

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

Bathrooms were absolutely atrocious. Absolutely third world. Unusable. From non-flushing toilets to poor maintenance - missing toilet paper, dirty with mess, etc. Horrifying. Does Ethiopian Airways expect customers to clean the bathroom before use. For sure inconsiderate passengers don't do anything to clear/clean after use.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

Seats were great. Business class service has been cut entirely, not even a water handed out

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

Great staff. Horribly uncomfortable seating. The seats have been replaced 10 years ago. It was like sitting on an ironing board for 15 hours. This was true for both legs of the round trip flights. Would not take Kenya Airways between New York and Nairobi ever again.

I almost missed my flight because my previous flight (Mombasa- Nairobi, also Kenyan airways) landed in a different terminal. There was no signs whatsoever, no information shared. It felt messy. If the flights are purchased together, like mine, there has to be indications on how to board to the following one.

The cabin is due for a refresh - the seats are very thin and not very comfortable. The AVOD system also did not work on one of the seats and the touch screen were very glitchy. The overall cleanliness of the aircraft could be improved

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/8Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 30mJNB-FBM
R4 271
5/8Mon
directAirlink
2h 30mJNB-FBM
R4 873
3/8Sat
directAirlink
2h 30mJNB-FBM
R5 275
2/8Fri
2 stops
17h 45mJNB-FBM
R11 535
3/8Sat
2 stops
27h 00mJNB-FBM
R12 447
3/8Sat
3 stops
38h 50mJNB-FBM
R16 225
5/8Mon
2 stopsEthiopian Air
26h 35mJNB-FBM
R17 740
5/8Mon
3 stopsEthiopian Air
32h 50mJNB-FBM
R23 270

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Johannesburg - Lubumbashi Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Lubumbashi (FBM)Democratic Republic of the Congo

Return flight deals:

Lubumbashi - Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

R18 470
R17 886
R5 384