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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi.
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10:50 - 13:20JNB-FBM
2h 30mdirect
14:10 - 16:45FBM-JNB
2h 35mdirect
R6 987South African
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Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 12
23:00 - 12:50JNB-FBM
13h 50m1 stop
14:25 - 3:55FBM-JNB
13h 30m1 stop
R8 831Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 25
15:55 - 13:55JNB-FBM
22h 00m2 stops
14:10 - 16:45FBM-JNB
2h 35mdirect
R10 061
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Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 12
4:00 - 18:00JNB-FBM
14h 00m1 stop
14:10 - 16:45FBM-JNB
2h 35mdirect
R10 750
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Tue, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 12
17:00 - 9:05JNB-FBM
16h 05m1 stop
14:10 - 16:45FBM-JNB
2h 35mdirect
R11 291
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Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 12
23:00 - 12:50JNB-FBM
13h 50m1 stop
12:05 - 13:10FBM-JNB
25h 05m2 stops
R12 110Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 25
10:50 - 13:20JNB-FBM
2h 30mdirect
2:20 - 13:10FBM-JNB
10h 50m1 stop
R13 172
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Wed, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 11
23:00 - 12:50JNB-FBM
13h 50m1 stop
18:40 - 20:00FBM-JNB
49h 20m2 stops
R13 396Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 12
15:55 - 13:55JNB-FBM
22h 00m2 stops
13:50 - 3:55FBM-JNB
14h 05m2 stops
R14 141
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Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 12
14:35 - 18:00JNB-FBM
27h 25m2 stops
21:30 - 13:10FBM-JNB
15h 40m2 stops
R14 476Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 25

Flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi 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 Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to Lubumbashi, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Lubumbashi back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi is November, where tickets cost R5 776 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R10 024 and R9 129 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R6 987
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Johannesburg to Lubumbashi flights

  • What Special facilities are provided at the Johannesburg Tambo International Airport?

    The Tambo International airport in Johannesburg has been popular as a result of the several special facilities and services it provides to its travel customers to ensure they have a good flight to their destination. Some of these special services the airport provides include assistance to travelers with reduced mobility and the disabled and an observation deck to enhance the travelers’ view.

  • Are there hotels near Johannesburg Tambo International Airport?

    There are a couple of hotels from which you can choose to spend the night when having an early morning departure from Johannesburg Tambo International Airport. The most conveniently located hotel from the airport is the Sunrock Guesthouse which is the closest to the airport. However, you can also book a hotel at the Intercontinental Johannesburg Tambo Airport, An Ihg Hotel, opposite Int’l Arrivals Hall, Kempton Park, Gauteng. Premier Hotel Tambo, City Lodge Hotel, P eermont Mondi or At Emperors Palace, Protea Hotel by Marriott Tambo, Garden Court, and Emerald Guesthouse.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi was R375 for a return ticket.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Lubumbashi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi are South African and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R5 599 and an overall rating of 7,4, South African is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R10 419 and an overall rating of 7,1.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Lubumbashi.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Lubumbashi with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Lubumbashi from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R4 245 or less one-way and R7 656 or less round-trip.
  • There are various lounges at Johannesburg Tambo International Airport where you can choose to refresh. The SLOW lounge is located at the international terminal and is open 24 hours. Bidvest Premier Lounge is located at the domestic terminal, Kempton park, which opens at 05:00 and closes at 21:00 hours.
  • Johannesburg Tambo International Airport mainly offers private taxi connections and a train network to the city centre. A ride with Johannesburg Tambo International Airport taxis lasts around 40 minutes, and the general taxi fare is approximately R600. On the other hand, the metro system takes about 20 minutes for the same trip, and a one-way ticket costs approximately R170.
  • Many airlines can offer you cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg Tambo International Airport to Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) Airport. The cheapest tickets to Lubumbashi can be found on Kenya Airways and Airlink airlines, making this trip affordable for any traveler aspiring to travel to Lubumbashi Luano Airport from Johannesburg Tambo international airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lubumbashi Luano?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi Luano Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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

Airlink

Sunday

Airlink

Airlink

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Direct returns

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

Airlink

Sunday

Airlink

Airlink

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Top 4 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi. 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 OR Tambo to Lubumbashi? 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 66 reviews
8,4Boarding
6,6Entertainment
7,9Food
8,3Comfort
9,0Crew
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Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

8,0 ExcellentDaniel, Jan 2025JNB - WDH
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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

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

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

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

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