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

• Earliest: departs at 13:10 and lands at 15:50
• Latest: departs at 13:55 and lands at 16:35.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 2h 40m, 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 Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R6 503 to R8 143, with an average of R7 246 over the past 12 months. Anything below R6 503 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of R7 246. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at R7 206 return and stopover options via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) at R7 330.

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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning 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 413 to R60 137. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 193, which is 45% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 48% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R6 957 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R7 593, a difference of R635. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• South African
• Airlink

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 12m, compared to 15h 28m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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:

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

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

For trips to and from the airport, you can use different means of transportation. These include the train, which runs between the airport and city centre. The train offers services between 5:15 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and runs approximately every 12 minutes in peak periods. Another option is to use metered taxis, which you can find in the ground transportation area. The taxis cost about R 8,73 per kilometre. The distance between Johannesburg International Airport and the city centre is approximately 27 kilometres. You can also get car rentals from agencies like Avis, Capital Car Hire, Select Car Hire, Hertz, Europcar, and Tempest Car Hire.

If you’re flying first or business class, you can access a few airline lounges. These include SAA Cycad First Class Lounge, The Emirates Lounge, British Airways Galleries Club Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and SAA Arrivals Lounge. These are available in Terminal A. On Terminal B, you can access SAA Voyager Platinum Lounge and SAA VIA Lounge. Besides airline lounges, you can use airport lounges, including Shongololo Lounge located on Terminal A, Airside. Also, Bidvest Sky Lounge is available on Terminal B, Airside, on the 4th floor.