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

FBM — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lubumbashi Luano to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in November or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lubumbashi (FBM) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 September 11, 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$523

Good round-trip deal

$451 or less

Good one-way deal

$342 or less
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 FBM to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, South African, and Kenya Airways from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

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
8.6
Very good
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

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
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

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
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

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 from for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from Luano. Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city. Luano is the only Lubumbashi airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 3 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Lubumbashi Luano on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $288, South African will fly you from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to South African, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Kenya Airways and Airlink - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $331 and $436, respectively. Users have found that South African is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider choosing South African (95%), Qatar Airways (49%) or Airlink (49%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo 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 Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 3 airlines flying from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$288Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$331Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AirlinkCheapest$436Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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