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

JNB — FBM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 April, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 June 12, 2025.

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$437

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi

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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 June 9, 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 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Lubumbashi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to FBM are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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).

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 most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

    Consider South African (82%), Airlink (64%) or Qatar Airways (62%) 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.

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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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$281Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
AirlinkCheapest$398Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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