Find Cheap Flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town (FBM - CPT)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$662	Ethiopian 1 stop 12 hr Fri, May 15 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is currently $662
Cheapest one-way flight	$420	Kenya Airways 1 stop 19 hr Mon, May 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is currently $420
Last-minute weekend getaway	$662	Ethiopian 1 stop 12 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is currently $662
Cheapest business class flights	$2,247	South African 1 stop 7 hr Fri, May 15 — Fri, May 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is currently $2,247

Fastest flight	6 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Lubumbashi to Cape Town takes 6 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $475–720
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $750–850

Popular airlines from Lubumbashi to Cape Town

Airlink

Typical price: $560–970

273 weekly connecting flights

FBM - CPT Every day
South African

from $724

Typical price: $580–950

64 weekly connecting flights

FBM - CPT Every day
Ethiopian

from $662

Typical price: $660–1,600

22 weekly connecting flights

FBM - CPT Every day
Kenya Airways

from $860

Typical price: $760–2,100

4 weekly connecting flights

FBM - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Fri
Air Tanzania

2 weekly connecting flights

FBM - CPT Every Wed, Sat

Popular airports near Lubumbashi

Luano International Airport (FBM)

Lubumbashi Congo - Kinshasa 41 min 7 mi

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Lubumbashi to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $475 to $720.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $662. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $420.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest South African flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is $724, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is $662, flying from May 15 to May 21.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is $860, flying from May 10 to May 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town starts at $662 from Fri, May 15 to Thu, May 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $420 and departs on Mon, May 4.

6 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Lubumbashi to Cape Town.

Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Lubumbashi to Cape Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Lubumbashi to Cape Town.

In terms of flights, Airlink is the most popular. Airlink offers 273 connecting flights per week. Airlink flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Lubumbashi to Cape Town are:

South African offers 64 connecting flights per week. South African flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Ethiopian offers 22 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Kenya Airways offers 4 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Air Tanzania offers 2 connecting flights per week. Air Tanzania flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Lubumbashi and Cape Town.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $662. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $420.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest South African flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is $724, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is $662, flying from May 15 to May 21.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town is $860, flying from May 10 to May 16.

No airline flies direct from Lubumbashi to Cape Town.

There are 273 Airlink connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 64 South African connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Ethiopian connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Kenya Airways connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
There are 2 Air Tanzania connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Wednesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Lubumbashi and Cape Town at price $662 is offered by Ethiopian from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Lubumbashi to Cape Town.

There are 273 Airlink connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 64 South African connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Ethiopian connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Kenya Airways connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
There are 2 Air Tanzania connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Wednesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Lubumbashi and Cape Town start at $2,247 from Fri, May 15 to Fri, May 22 with South African.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Lubumbashi and Cape Town start at $662 from Fri, May 15 to Thu, May 21.

To book business class trips from Lubumbashi to Cape Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Lubumbashi and Cape Town starts at $662 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Lubumbashi and Cape Town at price $662 is offered by Ethiopian from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Lubumbashi to Cape Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.