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$1,325+ Cheap flights to Lubumbashi

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— FBM
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Lubumbashi in 2025

Find the latest flights to Lubumbashi in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,325

One-way from

$3,203
From New York to Lubumbashi Luano
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Cheapest flights to Lubumbashi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lubumbashi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

Fri 10/310:55 amJFK - FBM
2 stops42h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/148:30 amFBM - JFK
3 stops41h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/15$1,325
Thu 10/309:45 pmEWR - FBM
2 stops21h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/32:20 pmFBM - EWR
2 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$1,505
Thu 10/306:00 amEWR - FBM
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/32:20 pmFBM - EWR
3 stops35h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,517
Mon 9/812:15 amJFK - FBM
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/162:20 amFBM - JFK
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,569
Fri 10/310:20 pmJFK - FBM
3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/142:20 pmFBM - JFK
3 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,679
Tue 9/96:00 amEWR - FBM
2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/172:20 pmFBM - EWR
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$1,730
Mon 9/81:20 amJFK - FBM
2 stops29h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 9/171:55 pmFBM - JFK
2 stops49h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/17$1,928
Tue 9/99:50 pmJFK - FBM
2 stops45h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/173:40 pmFBM - JFK
4 stops47h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$2,149
Tue 9/169:45 pmEWR - FBM
3 stops40h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/243:40 pmFBM - EWR
3 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$4,742

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLubumbashi

JFK - FBM

JFKFBM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/3

10:55 am-11:30 am

2 stops42h 35m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 10/14

8:30 am-8:00 pm

3 stops41h 30m

$1,325

NewarkLubumbashi

EWR - FBM

EWRFBM

Newark

Thu 10/30

9:45 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 35m

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 11/3

2:20 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,505

NewarkLubumbashi

EWR - FBM

EWRFBM

Newark

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 11/3

2:20 pm-7:10 pm

3 stops35h 50m

$1,517

New YorkLubumbashi

JFK - FBM

JFKFBM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

12:15 am-1:15 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 9/16

2:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,569

New YorkLubumbashi

JFK - FBM

JFKFBM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/3

10:20 pm-1:20 am

3 stops45h 00m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 10/14

2:20 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops58h 35m

$1,679

NewarkLubumbashi

EWR - FBM

EWRFBM

Newark

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 9/17

2:20 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,730

New YorkLubumbashi

JFK - FBM

JFKFBM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

1:20 am-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 9/17

1:55 pm-9:00 am

2 stops49h 05m

$1,928

NewarkLubumbashi

EWR - FBM

EWRFBM

Newark

Mon 9/1

10:55 am-2:40 pm

3 stops45h 45m

$3,203

New YorkLubumbashi

JFK - FBM

JFKFBM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

10:00 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$3,591

New YorkLubumbashi

JFK - FBM

JFKFBM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/31

1:20 am-12:05 pm

2 stops52h 45m

$8,835

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Deals found on 8/17

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lubumbashi

How long is the flight to Lubumbashi?

On average, a flight from New York to Lubumbashi takes 32 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Lubumbashi from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lubumbashi?

The most popular airline flying from New York to Lubumbashi is Ethiopian Air.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $1,308

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Lubumbashi is Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Lubumbashi by month

Plan your trip to Lubumbashi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lubumbashi ranges from 0.0 - 10.2 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Lubumbashi when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Lubumbashi by month

Plan your trip to Lubumbashi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lubumbashi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lubumbashi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lubumbashi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lubumbashi. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air to the Democratic Republic of the Congo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
835 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
835 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
835 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

FAQs about flying to Lubumbashi

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lubumbashi?

    Booking a flight to Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) is your only option if you intend on flying to Lubumbashi. It is only a 5.9 mi journey from Luano to Lubumbashi’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lubumbashi if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lubumbashi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lubumbashi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lubumbashi.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lubumbashi?

    Lubumbashi Luano is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lubumbashi. One-way flights to Lubumbashi Luano typically cost $178, while round-trip flights cost around $330.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Lubumbashi?

    A round-trip flight to Lubumbashi will typically cost around $362, however they can be found for as little as $330.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lubumbashi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lubumbashi, Washington, D.C. offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Lubumbashi Luano have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lubumbashi Luano can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lubumbashi Luano?

    Yes. Lubumbashi Luano has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Luano City Bed and Breakfast is the closest property to Lubumbashi Luano (1.0 mi away from Lubumbashi Luano).

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