Find Cheap Flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi (FBM - NBO)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$851	Ethiopian 1 stop 10 hr Fri, May 15 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is currently $851
Cheapest one-way flight	$526	Air Tanzania 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is currently $526
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,033	Kenya Airways Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 15 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is currently $1,033
Last-minute weekend getaway	$851	Ethiopian 1 stop 10 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is currently $851
Cheapest business class flights	$2,146	Air Tanzania 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is currently $2,146

Fastest flight	2 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Mon, Fri.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $720–820
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,150–1,350

Popular airlines from Lubumbashi to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Nonstop

from $1,033

2 weekly nonstop flights

FBM - NBO Every Mon, Fri

2 weekly connecting flights

FBM - NBO Every Wed, Sun
Ethiopian

from $851

67 weekly connecting flights

FBM - NBO Every day
Air Tanzania

from $929

11 weekly connecting flights

FBM - NBO Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
Airlink

7 weekly connecting flights

FBM - NBO Every day

Popular airports near Lubumbashi

Luano International Airport (FBM)

Lubumbashi Congo - Kinshasa 41 min 7 mi

Popular airports near Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Nairobi Kenya 20 min 7 mi
Wilson Airport (WIL)

Nairobi Kenya 12 min 2 mi
Nanyuki Airstrip (NYK)

Nanyuki Kenya 3 hr 34 min 93 mi
Amboseli Airstrip (ASV)

Amboseli National Park Kenya 3 hr 59 min 98 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Lubumbashi to Nairobi

The cheapest flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $720 to $820.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $851. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Tanzania from $526.

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

The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is $1,033, flying from May 15 to May 17.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is $851, flying from May 15 to May 17.
The cheapest Air Tanzania flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is $929, flying from May 21 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi starts at $851 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $526 and departs on Thu, May 21.

2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Lubumbashi to Nairobi.

Nairobi has a warm, temperate climate year-round. Weather is dry during peak travel season (Jul–Sep), and there is a large migration of wildebeests and zebras into the Masai Mara Jul–Oct. Some hotels may close during the main rainy season (Apr–May), and there is also a shorter rainy season in Nov. Migratory birds may be present Sep–Apr. Popular events are the East African Arts Festival (Mar), with displays of art and architecture; the Kenya Open Golf Championship (Apr); and the Rhino Charge 4x4 vehicle race (May/Jun).

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

In terms of nonstop flights, Kenya Airways is the most popular. Kenya Airways offers 2 nonstop flights and 2 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

In terms of flights, Ethiopian is the most popular. Ethiopian offers 67 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Lubumbashi to Nairobi are:

Air Tanzania offers 11 connecting flights per week. Air Tanzania flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Airlink offers 7 connecting flights per week. Airlink flies from Luano International Airport (FBM) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $851. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Tanzania from $526.

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

The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is $1,033, flying from May 15 to May 17.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is $851, flying from May 15 to May 17.
The cheapest Air Tanzania flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is $929, flying from May 21 to May 24.

Kenya Airways flies direct from Lubumbashi to Nairobi.

There are 2 Kenya Airways direct flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Lubumbashi and Nairobi at price $851 is offered by Ethiopian from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

Kenya Airways flies direct from Lubumbashi to Nairobi.

There are 2 Kenya Airways direct flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

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

Direct flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi are only available on Monday and Friday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Lubumbashi and Nairobi start at $1,033 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17 with Kenya Airways.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi, 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 Nairobi start at $2,146 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Air Tanzania.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Lubumbashi and Nairobi start at $851 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Lubumbashi to Nairobi, 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 Nairobi starts at $851 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Lubumbashi and Nairobi at price $851 is offered by Ethiopian from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

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