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Cheapest return flight
R7 128
Typical prices: R5 775-R8 392
South African
Wed 21/11Wed 28/11
JNB - FBM • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
R4 142
Typical prices: R3 706-R5 994
South African
Fri 16/11
JNB - FBM • Direct
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You can fly direct with South African and Airlink. Average duration is 2h 38m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Lubumbashi

 
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Recent return flight deals to Lubumbashi

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
South African Logo
9:30 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FBM Lubumbashi Luano
2h 40mdirect
South African Logo
13:10 - 15:50FBM  Lubumbashi Luano-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 40mdirect
R7 128South African
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
South African Logo
9:30 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FBM Lubumbashi Luano
2h 40mdirect
South African Logo
13:10 - 15:50FBM  Lubumbashi Luano-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 40mdirect
R7 359South African
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
South African Logo
9:30 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FBM Lubumbashi Luano
2h 40mdirect
South African Logo
13:10 - 15:50FBM  Lubumbashi Luano-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 40mdirect
R7 359South African
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 13:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FBM Lubumbashi Luano
12h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
14:40 - 15:50FBM  Lubumbashi Luano-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m2 stops Ndola Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R8 877Kenya Airways
Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 13:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FBM Lubumbashi Luano
12h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
14:40 - 0:25FBM  Lubumbashi Luano-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 45m2 stops Ndola Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R8 976Kenya Airways
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FBM Lubumbashi Luano
2h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:40 - 0:25FBM  Lubumbashi Luano-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 45m2 stops Ndola Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R9 323Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 4
Airlink Logo
10:40 - 13:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FBM Lubumbashi Luano
2h 35mdirect
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13:55 - 16:35FBM  Lubumbashi Luano-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 40mdirect
R9 471Airlink
Wed, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 4
Airlink Logo
10:40 - 13:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FBM Lubumbashi Luano
2h 35mdirect
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13:55 - 16:35FBM  Lubumbashi Luano-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
2h 40mdirect
R9 488Airlink
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 1:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-FBM Lubumbashi Luano
11h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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2:45 - 14:10FBM  Lubumbashi Luano-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R11 336Ethiopian Air
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 1:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FBM Lubumbashi Luano
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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19:30 - 0:05FBM  Lubumbashi Luano-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 35m1 stop Kinshasa N'djili
R12 590Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Lubumbashi

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Lubumbashi?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi is the cheapest route at R7 128 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Lubumbashi?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Lubumbashi costs R6 954, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R6 841, while Durban runs a bit higher at R8 022.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Lubumbashi?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Lubumbashi at R6 881 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at R7 920.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lubumbashi?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Lubumbashi with an average price of R5 148 return.
•May (R8 019) and June (R7 821) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Lubumbashi?

Morning flights to Lubumbashi are the cheapest at R7 128 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at R17 458.

What is a good deal for flights to Lubumbashi?

Flights under R5 775 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Lubumbashi at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R5 648.

When are flights to Lubumbashi the cheapest?

Flights to Lubumbashi are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Lubumbashi

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R4 142
Beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi

When to book flights to Lubumbashi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Lubumbashi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Lubumbashi, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Lubumbashi is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Lubumbashi is around R5 775 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Lubumbashi?

    Direct flights to Lubumbashi are available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with a flight time of about 2h 35m.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Lubumbashi?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Lubumbashi are from Johannesburg, starting at R7 128 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Lubumbashi?

    Last-minute fares to Lubumbashi (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 0% higher than the average return fare of R6 954.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Lubumbashi?

    South African operates the most flights from South Africa to Lubumbashi at 7 per week, and for this route South African is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Lubumbashi. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Lubumbashi?

  • How many flights serve Lubumbashi?

    Lubumbashi receives 2 flights per day and 14 per week from across the world. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has the most flights to Lubumbashi with 14 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Lubumbashi flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Lubumbashi, book around 16 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 24% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Lubumbashi, a good return fare is around R5 775. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Lubumbashi in January. Return fares historically average R5 148, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R10 329 on a return flight. Morning flights to Lubumbashi average R7 128 compared to R17 458 for evening flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Lubumbashi, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, South African includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Airlink includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Ethiopian Air includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Lubumbashi

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
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AirlinkOverall score based on 91 reviews
8,9Crew
8,2Boarding
8,0Food
8,2Comfort
6,3Entertainment
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Flight cancelled by Seuss air and all onward flights missed

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
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Flight cancelled by Seuss air and all onward flights missed

This is a quick flight from JoBerg to Livingstone. The small meal was very good, surprisingly, not a sandwich but a nice little chicken salad. Easy breezy flight if you travel long distance a lot. There is no entertainment and none needed for this short flight

Loved the in flight meal! Surprisingly good.! Staff on board were all friendly and professional! Book as far ahead as possible! Get your seat selection locked in ASAP

Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

This was an excellent flight with great crew and a full complement service including a sandwich, a drink from the bar, tea, coffee or water with the meal and then a further bar service.

I can't understand how the priority boarding queue has so many people standing in it. I was travelling business class and arrived 40 minutes before boarding time and there we about 25 people in the queue ahead of me?

Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

+ 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

This airline has now finally turned the corner and reminiscent of the old day service. Would definitely recommend flying with SAA.

Great experience all-round. From re-checking baggage directly before leaving the arrivals hall (coming from international), to fast and friendly boarding, to complimentary drinks and snacks on board. This was a very pleasant experience - even my luggage was delivered on the belt very quickly and it was a wonderful end to a 28 hour transit.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

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.

The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

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.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

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

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.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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