Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R8 162 and R6 782 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R7 004 on Ethiopian Air (Aug 5-Aug 12).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Lubumbashi to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 19m.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Lubumbashi to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R6 843.

Question 7

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

Question 8

How much does it cost for a return flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R8 162 and R6 782 in August.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R7 004 on Ethiopian Air (Aug 5-Aug 12).

Question 9

How often are flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 15% of weekly flights between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 minutes.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Airlink fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 2h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 1617 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R3 868. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Airlink, from R5 599, and Kenya Airways, from R5 681. Ethiopian Air is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R3 611 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R4 186 and South African from R4 362 one-way.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R5 504). Flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R6 816). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from FBM to JNB are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Question 16

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 906. While the most popular route (Lubumbashi Luano - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R7 464 on average, our data indicates R5 966 when flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are South African (90%), Qatar Airways (77%) and KLM (77%).

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are South African, Airlink and Kenya Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly from Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) if they book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Luano has 3 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 4 airlines. Lubumbashi Luano is conveniently located just 9,5 km from Lubumbashi’s city centre.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Lubumbashi to OR Tambo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to OR Tambo from Lubumbashi today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R7 004
One-way from	R4 788
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R6 919
Good round-trip deal	R6 471 or less
Good one-way deal	R5 014 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR3 868	AverageR6 913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Airlink	CheapestR5 599	AverageR7 255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR5 681	AverageR7 081	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
South African	CheapestR6 064	AverageR7 233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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