What to know about flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

The distance between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg is approximately 1,631.25km. The average flight time between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg is 2 hours 40 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in December. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£215
Kenya Airways Kenya Airways FBM-JNB 25h 10m · 1 stop Fri, Dec 4
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Cheapest return
£342
Kenya Airways Kenya Airways FBM-JNB 8h · 2 stops Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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Best time to book
November
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,631.25km
Flight distance
2h 40m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £215 and round-trip from £342. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg operate an average of 4 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 25.0% on-time departure rate and a 62.5% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Lubumbashi to Johannesburg flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg are South African Airways, Airlink, and Kenya Airways, among 3 carriers on this route. Kenya Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
South African Airways logo South African Airways
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Lubumbashi to Johannesburg Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

Average price of one-way tickets from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg, fares are lowest in November (£237) and highest in July (£299).

£299
£268
£237
£206
    Cheapest
  • £274
    Oct
  • £237
    Nov
  • £287
    Dec
  • £259
    Jan
  • £260
    Feb
  • £296
    Mar
  • £290
    Apr
  • £263
    May
  • £280
    Jun
  • £299
    Jul
  • £295
    Aug
  • £288
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

Average price of return tickets from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg, fares are lowest in January (£330) and highest in June (£416).

£416
£373
£330
£287
    Cheapest
  • £348
    Oct
  • £332
    Nov
  • £409
    Dec
  • £330
    Jan
  • £366
    Feb
  • £330
    Mar
  • £349
    Apr
  • £413
    May
  • £416
    Jun
  • £375
    Jul
  • £414
    Aug
  • £403
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

    Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £215 (for example, FBM–JNB on Fri, Dec 4). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Kenya Airways offers fares from £342, departing on Tue, Oct 13 and returning on Tue, Oct 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg with the following airlines, including: Airlink South African Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 14 direct flights operate each week between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – 4Z022 (departure at 14:05)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Dec 4, with one-way fares from just £215.
    · Compare airlines. Airlink currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. December is generally the busiest month for travel to Johannesburg.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg on October 12, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at £342.
  • Flights to Johannesburg can arrive at: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The most common route connects Luano International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport (FBM–JNB).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is £324. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is £450. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.