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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 611 to R8 438, with an average of R7 588 over the past 12 months. Anything below R6 611 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the R7 588 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at R7 547 return and stopover options via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) at R7 709.

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 560 to R60 884. 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 R8 418, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R113 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.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 44% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R7 244 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R7 875, a difference of R631.

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

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 07m, compared to 14h 47m 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

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always 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.