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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi from R3 305

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FBM
Mar 28 — Apr 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lubumbashi Luano are usually found in January or February, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 February 2026.

Sun 12/416:30
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/412:30
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R4 783
Sat 11/410:40
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 30m
Airlink
Sat 18/413:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
Airlink
Deal found 25/2R5 196
Mon 23/310:40
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 30m
Airlink
Mon 30/313:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
Airlink
Deal found 23/2R5 212
Tue 24/210:40
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 30m
Airlink
Mon 2/313:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
Airlink
Deal found 23/2R5 323
Mon 9/310:40
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 30m
Airlink
Fri 13/313:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
Airlink
Deal found 24/2R5 339
Thu 26/210:40
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 30m
Airlink
Mon 6/413:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
Airlink
Deal found 25/2R5 546
Mon 2/310:40
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 30m
Airlink
Sun 29/313:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
Airlink
Deal found 23/2R6 197
Sun 29/39:30
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Sat 4/413:10
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Deal found 23/2R6 547
Mon 2/314:30
JNB
-
FBM
1 stop10h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 29/312:30
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R6 706
Thu 9/49:30
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Thu 16/413:00
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Deal found 23/2R6 865
Mon 23/39:25
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Mon 30/313:10
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Deal found 23/2R6 944

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Lubumbashi (FBM). 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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R4 878

One-way from

R3 305

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R5 133

Good round-trip deal

R4 790 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 298 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 14/3-18/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Lubumbashi
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 14/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Lubumbashi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R5 396 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R832 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi 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 26 February 2026.
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Price

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

16:30-19:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 19/4

12:30-15:20

Nonstop2h 50m

R4 783

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 1/4

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

R5 212

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 30/3

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

R5 212

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 13/3

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

R5 339

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-13:55

3 stops23h 25m

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 1/4

12:30-15:20

Nonstop2h 50m

R7 468

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

9:30-12:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 16/4

14:45-13:15

1 stop22h 30m

R8 422

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

22:50-12:40

1 stop13h 50m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sat 18/4

11:30-12:35

2 stops25h 05m

R9 026

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sat 18/4

11:30-12:35

2 stops25h 05m

R9 868

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

22:50-17:15

2 stops42h 25m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 16/4

14:05-3:55

1 stop13h 50m

R10 376

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R3 305

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi (average of R4 656). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi in July is currently the most expensive (average of R6 134). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to FBM?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 February 2026.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lubumbashi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lubumbashi. 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 Lubumbashi. Reviews last updated 26 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink and South African from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

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
85 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

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
7,5
Good
56 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

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 OR Tambo to Lubumbashi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lubumbashi from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lubumbashi, you will be flying into Luano. Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) is just 9,5 km from the centre vof the city. Luano is the only Lubumbashi airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 2 airlines have flights to Lubumbashi Luano from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi can take about 2h 30m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R5 212. There are 1617 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lubumbashi. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi round-trip?

    South African, at R4 704, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Airlink. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is South African, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R2 222. However, be on the lookout for offers from Airlink and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi on time: South African (97%), Qatar Airways (66%), KLM (66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi? While on average our users pay R5 843, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R1 995. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lubumbashi Luano), is priced around R5 180.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

    Most of the time, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi flights that have stopovers will stop in Nairobi.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi flights have a stopover in Ndola least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi (average of R4 656). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi in July is currently the most expensive (average of R6 134). 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 OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi. 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 26 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR4 704AverageR6 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR5 105AverageR6 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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