Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £180 and round-trip from £252. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa operate an average of 3 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 5.3% on-time departure rate and a 42.1% on-time arrival rate.

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

You can choose from 1 airlines flying from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa, including Ethiopian Airlines, and . Ethiopian Airlines currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Lubumbashi to Kinshasa Flight Info

The distance between Lubumbashi and Kinshasa is 1,571.27km. It takes around 3 hours 37 minutes on average to fly from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price £180
Cheapest return ticket price £252
Off-season travel month September
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 1,571.27km
Average flight time 3 hours 37 minutes
Popular airline Ethiopian Airlines
Frequency ~9/week
Flight statistics for the Lubumbashi–Kinshasa route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Lubumbashi to Kinshasa Flights

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

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

For a one-way flight from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa, fares are lowest in February (£159) and highest in May (£183).

£183
£171
£159
£147
    Cheapest
  • £169
    Sep
  • £168
    Oct
  • £165
    Nov
  • £168
    Dec
  • £164
    Jan
  • £159
    Feb
  • £164
    Mar
  • £178
    Apr
  • £183
    May
  • £181
    Jun
  • £169
    Jul
  • £182
    Aug

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

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

For a return flight from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa, fares are lowest in March (£321) and highest in July (£360).

£360
£341
£321
£302
    Cheapest
  • £326
    Sep
  • £328
    Oct
  • £325
    Nov
  • £332
    Dec
  • £326
    Jan
  • £331
    Feb
  • £321
    Mar
  • £326
    Apr
  • £359
    May
  • £355
    Jun
  • £360
    Jul
  • £344
    Aug

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £180 (for example, FBM–FIH on Thu, Oct 15). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Ethiopian Airlines offers fares from £252, departing on Mon, Sep 14 and returning on Sun, Sep 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa with the following airlines, including: Ethiopian Airlines 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 Kinshasa (FIH) takes an average of 3 hours 37 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 Kinshasa 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, 18 direct flights operate each week between Lubumbashi and Kinshasa. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Ethiopian Airlines: S/M/-/W/T/F/S – ET065 (departure at 09:44) Ethiopian Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – ET061 (departure at 12:56) Ethiopian Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – ET063 (departure at 20:00)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Thu, Oct 15, with one-way fares from just £180.
    · Compare airlines. Ethiopian Airlines 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. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Kinshasa.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa on September 15, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at £179.
  • Flights to Kinshasa can arrive at: N’djili International Airport (FIH). The most common route connects Luano International Airport and N’djili International Airport (FBM–FIH).
  • The time difference between Kinshasa and Lubumbashi is 1h.
  • 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 Kinshasa is £301. 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 Kinshasa is £368. 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.