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Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Lubumbashi (FBM)

JNB — FBM
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lubumbashi Luano are usually found in November or July, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Lubumbashi (FBM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$406

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Lubumbashi Luano flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lubumbashi flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lubumbashi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lubumbashi flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lubumbashi flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lubumbashi flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lubumbashi from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi (average of $143). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to FBM?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi, such as Airlink and South African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.5
Very good
79 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.5
Very good
79 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
79 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7.5
Good
46 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
79 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lubumbashi from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Lubumbashi from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Luano, which is the city’s only airport. Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) is located 5.9 mi from the center of Lubumbashi. There are 3 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Luano per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi round-trip?

    According to our current data, South African ($281), and Airlink ($392) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi. South African is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

    Consider South African (97%), Qatar Airways (64%) or Airlink (64%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Lubumbashi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi (average of $143). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$281Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
AirlinkCheapest$392Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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