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Cheap Flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

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Today’s best flight deals from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

September 13 - September 20

Cheapest

FBM - Johannesburg

$587

$452

Round trip

July 5 - July 16

FBM - Johannesburg

$497

$454

Round trip

November 4 - November 12

Best

FBM - Johannesburg

$622

$455

Round trip

September 7 - September 27

FBM - Johannesburg

$545

$458

Round trip

September 16 - September 23

FBM - Johannesburg

$590

$459

Round trip

November 1 - November 10

Best

FBM - Johannesburg

$619

$459

Round trip

July 22 - July 29

FBM - Johannesburg

$488

$462

Round trip

August 14 - August 15

Best

FBM - Johannesburg

$633

$462

Round trip

July 1 - July 4

Earliest

FBM - Johannesburg

$406

$498

Round trip

July 13 - July 20

FBM - Johannesburg

$501

$503

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $352. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $377. If you are planning a trip later in the year, July presents another relatively inexpensive option, with a median fare of $555.
Fares for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg typically range from $377–$976, with a median price of $676. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 30.8% of recent fares being direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly this route, you will likely have at least one stop before reaching your destination.
A typical journey from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg takes about 12h 0m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover. The total distance covered on this route is 1619 km, classifying it as a medium-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Regular price: $517 - $653

Prices for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $517 and $653. The current lowest deal is $452 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Sep 13-Sep 20.

now $452

Low $517

High $653

The cheapest time to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from FBM to JNB is February, with a median price of $352. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1143. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $352

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,143

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Direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

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Last-minute flights going from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Airlink

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$389

$525

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Airlink

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$399

$526

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Airlink

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$379

$526

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Airlink

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$399

$526

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$568

$534

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Airlink

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$399

$591

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

1 night

Aug 14 - Aug 15

$633  →  $462

27%

8 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 12

$622  →  $455

27%

9 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 10

$619  →  $459

26%

7 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 20

$587  →  $452

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Lubumbashi - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from FBM to JNB are below the typical level at $452.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $352

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from FBM to JNB, with a median price of $352.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 12h 0m

The median flight time for this route is 12 hours, covering a distance of 1619 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 30.8% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is an airline that offers direct flights on the FBM to JNB route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from FBM to JNB appear regularly, with 0.43 deals per day.

Lubumbashi main airports to depart from

Lubumbashi International (FBM)

Cheapest

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is the cheapest option for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg.

📍 ~10 km from Lubumbashi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$452

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the primary airport for flights to Johannesburg from Lubumbashi.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$452

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative arrival option for your trip to Johannesburg.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$945

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Lanseria International (HLA)

Consider Lanseria International (HLA) for easier terminal navigation and faster check-in processes compared to O.R. Tambo, despite limited international options.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$945

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Cheapest

Bloemfontein (BFN) is a major domestic hub with reliable scheduled services, offering a cheaper alternative for arrival.

📍 ~390 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$656

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP) is a reliable regional airport, serving the eastern part of the country with consistent flight schedules.

📍 ~330 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$764

Polokwane International (PTG)

Polokwane International (PTG) is a domestic airport that can help avoid the congestion of major metropolitan hubs.

📍 ~280 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$790

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International (DUR) is a major international hub with a wide variety of airlines and destinations, practical if flights from Johannesburg are unavailable.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$667

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $531. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw average prices rise to $897. For travelers planning further ahead, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $1200, while those booked 60+ days in advance averaged $1124.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is typically around $377 or less. The median price observed for this route was $676. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed flights costing $976 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg are February and November. In February, the median price was $352, and in November, it was $377. The annual median price for this route is $676, with July typically being a more expensive month, showing a median price of $555.