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Cheapest round-trip
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Wed 10/8
FBM - JNB • multi-stop
Cheapest one-way
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Wed 10/8
FBM - JNB • multi-stop
When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg (FBM-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lubumbashi to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is November, where tickets cost $344 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $534 and $460 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $430, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.

When to book flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Lubumbashi to Johannesburg flights

  • Which Transportation Options are Available to and from Johannesburg International Airport?

    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.

  • Are there Airline Lounges at Johannesburg International Airport?

    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.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Lubumbashi and on arrival in Johannesburg.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lubumbashi to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

    There are nonstop flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg, Airlink or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg are Airlink and South African. With an average price for the route of $490 and an overall rating of 8.5, Airlink is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $419 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Lubumbashi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Lubumbashi with another airline. Booking your flights between Lubumbashi and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Lubumbashi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $266 or less one-way and $416 or less round-trip.
  • Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is the main airport if you want to travel from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg. The airport is served by different airlines, including Ethiopian Airways, Congo Airways, Kenya Airways, and South African Express.
  • If you want places to stay near Lubumbashi International Airport, there are no hotels in the airport. However, you can find places along the road heading to the city, about a 20-minutes drive.
  • At Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), you can exercise your spiritual rites by visiting the prayer room on Terminal B on Level 2. For Muslims, there’s a Muslim Prayer Room on Terminal A, Arrivals in the basement.

Prefer to fly direct from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lubumbashi Luano to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Lubumbashi Luano Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lubumbashi Luano to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Tuesday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Wednesday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Thursday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Friday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Saturday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Sunday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lubumbashi Luano

Monday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Tuesday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Wednesday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Thursday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Friday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Saturday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

Sunday

Airlink, South African

Airlink, South African

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.5
AirlinkOverall score based on 78 reviews
8.9Crew
8.0Food
8.4Boarding
8.3Comfort
6.6Entertainment
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Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

2.0 MediocreCameron, Oct 2025BBK - JNB
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Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

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