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$1,601+ Cheap flights to Lubumbashi

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— FBM
May 16 — May 231
Sat 5/16
Sat 5/23
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Lubumbashi in 2026

Cheapest flights to Lubumbashi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lubumbashi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 16, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2610:05 pm
JFK
-
FBM
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/21:10 pm
FBM
-
JFK
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,601
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/3010:00 pm
JFK
-
FBM
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 10/49:10 pm
FBM
-
JFK
3 stops28h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/12$1,859
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/299:00 pm
JFK
-
FBM
2 stops34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/21:55 pm
FBM
-
JFK
2 stops32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14$1,875
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/299:45 pm
EWR
-
FBM
3 stops40h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/52:00 pm
FBM
-
EWR
3 stops59h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/13$1,962
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2910:05 pm
JFK
-
FBM
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/51:10 pm
FBM
-
JFK
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,987
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:00 am
EWR
-
FBM
2 stops24h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 10/32:20 am
FBM
-
EWR
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/12$2,006
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2910:15 pm
EWR
-
FBM
2 stops21h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 11/12:20 am
FBM
-
EWR
3 stops28h 19m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/14$2,073
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:00 am
EWR
-
FBM
2 stops24h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 6/26:30 pm
FBM
-
EWR
3 stops55h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/11$2,129
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/299:45 pm
EWR
-
FBM
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/51:55 pm
FBM
-
EWR
2 stops58h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$2,201

Find flight deals to Lubumbashi

Find the latest flights to Lubumbashi in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,601
From New York to Lubumbashi Luano
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Locate flights to Lubumbashi that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Lubumbashi that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLubumbashi

JFK - FBM

JFKFBM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/30

10:00 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 10/4

1:00 pm-8:00 pm

4 stops37h 00m

$1,859
Quickest round-trip

NewarkLubumbashi

EWR - FBM

EWRFBM

Newark

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sat 10/3

2:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$2,006

NewarkLubumbashi

EWR - FBM

EWRFBM

Newark

Tue 5/26

9:45 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops33h 45m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 6/2

6:30 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops55h 15m

$2,197

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/12

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Compare providers for flights to Lubumbashi

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 to Lubumbashi in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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: Out of all of the providers offering Lubumbashi flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Lubumbashi flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Lubumbashi flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Lubumbashi flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Lubumbashi. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Lubumbashi

How long is the flight to Lubumbashi?

On average, a flight from New York to Lubumbashi takes 26 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Lubumbashi from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lubumbashi?

The most popular airline flying from New York to Lubumbashi is Ethiopian Air.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $1,139

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Lubumbashi is Ethiopian Air.

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).

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 April 16, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air to the Democratic Republic of the Congo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,002 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,002 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,002 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements

FAQs about flying to Lubumbashi

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lubumbashi?

    Booking a flight to Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) is your only option if you intend on flying to Lubumbashi. It is only a 5.9 mi journey from Luano to Lubumbashi’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lubumbashi if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lubumbashi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lubumbashi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lubumbashi.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lubumbashi?

    Lubumbashi Luano is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lubumbashi. One-way flights to Lubumbashi Luano typically cost $224, while round-trip flights cost around $306.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Lubumbashi?

    A round-trip flight to Lubumbashi will typically cost around $434, however they can be found for as little as $306.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lubumbashi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lubumbashi, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Lubumbashi Luano have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lubumbashi Luano can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lubumbashi Luano?

    Yes. Lubumbashi Luano has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Luano City Bed and Breakfast is the closest property to Lubumbashi Luano (1.0 mi away from Lubumbashi Luano).

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