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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:10 pm and lands at 3:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:55 pm and lands at 4:35 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 2h 40m, covering 1,005 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $398 to $508, with an average of $457 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $457 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $454 round-trip and layover options via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) at $464.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $482 to $3,804. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $408, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

Connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 44% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $436 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $474, a difference of $38.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• South African
• Airlink

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 07m, compared with 14h 47m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Gold Reef City. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

For trips to and from the airport, you can use different means of transportation. These include the train, which runs between the airport and city centre. The train offers services between 5:15 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and runs approximately every 12 minutes in peak periods. Another option is to use metered taxis, which you can find in the ground transportation area. The taxis cost about R 8,73 per kilometre. The distance between Johannesburg International Airport and the city centre is approximately 27 kilometres. You can also get car rentals from agencies like Avis, Capital Car Hire, Select Car Hire, Hertz, Europcar, and Tempest Car Hire.

If you’re flying first or business class, you can access a few airline lounges. These include SAA Cycad First Class Lounge, The Emirates Lounge, British Airways Galleries Club Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and SAA Arrivals Lounge. These are available in Terminal A. On Terminal B, you can access SAA Voyager Platinum Lounge and SAA VIA Lounge. Besides airline lounges, you can use airport lounges, including Shongololo Lounge located on Terminal A, Airside. Also, Bidvest Sky Lounge is available on Terminal B, Airside, on the 4th floor.