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Cheap flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town from R9 578

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FBM — CPT
Aug 16 — Aug 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lubumbashi to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 July 2026.

Fri 28/814:05
FBM
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 4/913:50
CPT
-
FBM
1 stop22h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/7R9 578
Wed 26/82:20
FBM
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 3/915:10
CPT
-
FBM
1 stop34h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/7R9 742
Wed 29/714:05
FBM
-
CPT
1 stop22h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/813:50
CPT
-
FBM
1 stop11h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/7R10 168
Sun 1/1114:40
FBM
-
CPT
3 stops22h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sun 8/1114:25
CPT
-
FBM
3 stops20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/7R10 414
Sun 30/814:35
FBM
-
CPT
3 stops23h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sun 13/914:25
CPT
-
FBM
3 stops20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/7R10 463
Fri 28/816:15
FBM
-
CPT
1 stop20h 45m
Kenya Airways
Fri 4/912:20
CPT
-
FBM
2 stops49h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/7R10 594
Wed 29/714:35
FBM
-
CPT
3 stops23h 00m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/812:20
CPT
-
FBM
3 stops51h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/7R10 626
Sun 1/1113:55
FBM
-
CPT
1 stop8h 55m
Airlink
Sun 8/116:05
CPT
-
FBM
1 stop7h 10m
Airlink
Deal found 12/7R10 856
Sun 30/813:55
FBM
-
CPT
1 stop8h 55m
Airlink
Sun 13/96:05
CPT
-
FBM
1 stop7h 10m
Airlink
Deal found 15/7R10 937
Fri 31/713:55
FBM
-
CPT
1 stop22h 45m
Airlink
Fri 7/86:05
CPT
-
FBM
1 stop7h 10m
Airlink
Deal found 12/7R11 101
Wed 29/713:55
FBM
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Airlink
Wed 5/818:25
CPT
-
FBM
1 stop18h 50m
Airlink
Deal found 16/7R11 298

Find flight deals from Lubumbashi to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 578

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 609
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 55m total
  • Lubumbashi to Cape Town
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LubumbashiCape Town

FBM - CPT

FBMCPT

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 28/8

14:05-14:10

1 stop24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

13:50-12:40

1 stop22h 50m

R9 578

LubumbashiCape Town

FBM - CPT

FBMCPT

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 11/1

13:55-9:45

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

6:05-13:15

1 stop7h 10m

R10 168

LubumbashiCape Town

FBM - CPT

FBMCPT

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 29/7

14:05-13:00

1 stop22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/8

13:50-1:20

1 stop11h 30m

R10 168

LubumbashiCape Town

FBM - CPT

FBMCPT

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 30/8

14:35-13:35

3 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

14:25-10:35

3 stops20h 10m

R10 463
Fastest return journey

LubumbashiCape Town

FBM - CPT

FBMCPT

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 30/8

13:55-22:50

1 stop8h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

6:05-13:15

1 stop7h 10m

R10 937

LubumbashiCape Town

FBM - CPT

FBMCPT

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 31/7

13:55-12:40

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

6:05-13:15

1 stop7h 10m

R11 101

LubumbashiCape Town

FBM - CPT

FBMCPT

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 31/7

16:15-13:00

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

12:20-13:35

2 stops49h 15m

R11 298

LubumbashiCape Town

FBM - CPT

FBMCPT

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 11/1

11:35-6:00

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

12:20-13:40

2 stops49h 20m

R11 314

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town (average of R8 793). Flying from Lubumbashi to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 609). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 17 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink and South African from Lubumbashi to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lubumbashi to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Airlink fly from Lubumbashi to Cape Town in about 19h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. Lubumbashi and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 2647 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lubumbashi to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Airlink (R8 409), and South African (R8 420) offers the cheapest pricing from Lubumbashi to Cape Town. Users have found that Airlink is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lubumbashi to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lubumbashi to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lubumbashi to Cape Town (average of R8 793). Flying from Lubumbashi to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 609). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Lubumbashi to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lubumbashi to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR8 409AverageR9 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR8 420AverageR9 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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