Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 3

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi

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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).

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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.

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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).

Question 6

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

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Consider South African (84%), Qatar Airways (51%) or Airlink (51%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 8

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi, book at least 36 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 110% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $408 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $487.

Question 9

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Lubumbashi from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average $435. You can even find prices in November for less than $435, as users have found deals to Lubumbashi from as low as $123. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Lubumbashi from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 10%.

Question 10

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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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.

Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$423
Good one-way deal	$195 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	Cheapest$281	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Airlink	Cheapest$398	Average$462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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