Find Cheap Flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg (FBM - JNB)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$455	Kenya Airways 1 stop 8 hr Fri, May 29 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is currently $455
Cheapest one-way flight	$290	Kenya Airways 2 stops 26 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is currently $290
Cheapest nonstop flights	$465	Ethiopian Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 29 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is currently $465
Last-minute weekend getaway	$465	Ethiopian Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is currently $465
Cheapest business class flights	$1,152	Kenya Airways 1 stop 8 hr Fri, May 29 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is currently $1,152

Fastest flight	2 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg takes 2 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $355–385
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $540–670

Popular airlines from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Airlink

Nonstop

Typical price: $370–700

7 weekly nonstop flights

FBM - JNB Every day
South African

Nonstop

from $551

Typical price: $410–610

7 weekly nonstop flights

FBM - JNB Every day
Ethiopian

Nonstop

from $465

Typical price: $465–850

3 weekly nonstop flights

FBM - JNB Every Wed, Fri, Sun

51 weekly connecting flights

FBM - JNB Every day
Kenya Airways

from $455

Typical price: $420–610

13 weekly connecting flights

FBM - JNB Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Air Tanzania

from $652

Typical price: $630–810

4 weekly connecting flights

FBM - JNB Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Lubumbashi

Luano International Airport (FBM)

Lubumbashi Congo - Kinshasa 41 min 7 mi

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $355 to $385.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Kenya Airways from $455. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $290.

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

The cheapest South African flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is $551, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is $465, flying from May 22 to May 24.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is $455, flying from May 22 to May 24.
The cheapest Air Tanzania flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is $652, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg starts at $455 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $290 and departs on Wed, May 13.

2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg.
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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, Airlink is the most popular. Airlink offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Airlink flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

In terms of flights, Ethiopian is the most popular. Ethiopian offers 3 nonstop flights and 51 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg are:

South African offers 7 nonstop flights per week. South African flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Kenya Airways offers 13 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Air Tanzania offers 4 connecting flights per week. Air Tanzania flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Kenya Airways from $455. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $290.

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

The cheapest South African flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is $551, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is $465, flying from May 22 to May 24.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is $455, flying from May 22 to May 24.
The cheapest Air Tanzania flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is $652, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

Airlink, South African and Ethiopian fly direct from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg.

There are 7 Airlink direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 South African direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Ethiopian direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg at price $465 is offered by Ethiopian from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

Airlink, South African and Ethiopian fly direct from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg.

There are 7 Airlink direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 South African direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Ethiopian direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

There are direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg start at $465 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31 with Ethiopian.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg start at $1,152 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1 with Kenya Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg start at $455 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg starts at $465 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg at price $465 is offered by Ethiopian from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg, 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.