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

FBM — JNB
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
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 January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$282 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lubumbashi Luano-Johannesburg OR Tambo flight deals.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 Lubumbashi to OR Tambo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 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 Lubumbashi-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Lubumbashi-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lubumbashi-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lubumbashi-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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 Lubumbashi-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Lubumbashi to OR Tambo

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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 December 5, 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 73 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 $277). Flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

When flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 diciembre 12, 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
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

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
83 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

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
7.4
Good
48 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

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
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.9

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 $331, Kenya Airways will fly you from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Kenya Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Airlink and South African - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $342 and $369, respectively. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $247 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from $249 and Airlink from $281 one-way.

  • 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 (82%), Qatar Airways (71%) or Airlink (71%) 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 $277). Flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$331Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AirlinkCheapest$348Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$394Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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