Are direct flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be considerably cheaper, especially if you are willing to spend more time traveling.

Can flexible travel dates help on Cape Town to Lubumbashi flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Prices often vary depending on the day of the week and the season. Flying during off-peak times or mid-week can frequently lead to lower fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Lubumbashi flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. These additional fees can add up, so it's wise to factor them into your total travel budget.

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2026-10-24 – 2026-10-31
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$537
$625
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Cape Town to Lubumbashi: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

Right now, fares from Cape Town to Lubumbashi typically range from $365–$411, with a median of $371. Current fares are below the typical level, and 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on prices can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi? The data indicates that March is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $334. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $336, followed by September at $355.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Lubumbashi takes approximately 6h 15m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2,648 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Regular price: $464 - $750

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi is between $464 and $750. The current lowest deal is $628 with South African Airways, for travel from Oct 24-Oct 31.

now $628

Low $464

High $750

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to FBM is March, with a median price of $334. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $379. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $334

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $379

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Ethiopian Airlines

Airlink

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$632

$904

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Airlink

$686

$814

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Airlink

$690

$814

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$632

$902

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

South African Airways

$640

$755

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$633

$767

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

4 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 4

$609 → $695

14%

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

$537 → $625

16%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

$550 → $653

19%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$549 → $653

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Cape Town - Lubumbashi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Cape Town to Lubumbashi are below the typical level at $628.

📅 Best time to fly

March, April, and September offer lower median prices.

Historically, March ($334), April ($336), and September ($355) have offered lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 6h 15m with connecting flights.

Flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi typically take 6h 15m, with one stopover being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

This route primarily features connecting flights, with no direct options historically available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines has 52 deals.

Ethiopian Airlines offers 52 deals for connecting flights on the Cape Town to Lubumbashi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi appear regularly.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$646

Lubumbashi main airports to arrive at

Lubumbashi International (FBM)

Cheapest

Lubumbashi International Airport serves Lubumbashi, offering a convenient arrival point for your trip.

📍 ~11 km from Lubumbashi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$658

Airports nearby Lubumbashi used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is a major international airport in the Zambian Copperbelt, offering frequent regional connections.

📍 ~135 km from Lubumbashi (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$697

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lubumbashi

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Best Elite deals to Lubumbashi

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From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

68% AI deal score

$2,509

$2,502

Save $7

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 30

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

66% AI deal score

$2,116

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 12

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,608

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 12

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,608

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,697

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,740

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lubumbashi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison websites can help you compare prices across different airlines and online travel agencies. Look out for deals and promotions that may be available.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's worth monitoring prices if your travel plans are flexible. Generally, booking a few months before your intended departure may be beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal more economical flight options or alternative routes. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Cape Town to Lubumbashi: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Lubumbashi takes approximately 6h 15m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2,648 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Regular price: $464 - $750

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi is between $464 and $750. The current lowest deal is $628 with South African Airways, for travel from Oct 24-Oct 31.

now $628

Low $464

High $750

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to FBM is March, with a median price of $334. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $379. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $334

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $379

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Ethiopian Airlines

Airlink

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$632

$904

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Airlink

$686

$814

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Airlink

$690

$814

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$632

$902

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

South African Airways

$640

$755

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$633

$767

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

4 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 4

$609 → $695

14%

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

$537 → $625

16%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

$550 → $653

19%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$549 → $653

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Cape Town - Lubumbashi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Cape Town to Lubumbashi are below the typical level at $628.

📅 Best time to fly

March, April, and September offer lower median prices.

Historically, March ($334), April ($336), and September ($355) have offered lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 6h 15m with connecting flights.

Flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi typically take 6h 15m, with one stopover being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

This route primarily features connecting flights, with no direct options historically available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines has 52 deals.

Ethiopian Airlines offers 52 deals for connecting flights on the Cape Town to Lubumbashi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi appear regularly.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$646

Lubumbashi main airports to arrive at

Lubumbashi International (FBM)

Cheapest

Lubumbashi International Airport serves Lubumbashi, offering a convenient arrival point for your trip.

📍 ~11 km from Lubumbashi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$658

Airports nearby Lubumbashi used as alternative

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA)

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is a major international airport in the Zambian Copperbelt, offering frequent regional connections.

📍 ~135 km from Lubumbashi (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$697

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lubumbashi

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Lubumbashi

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

68% AI deal score

$2,509

$2,502

Save $7

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 30

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

66% AI deal score

$2,116

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 12

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,608

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 12

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,608

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,696

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,697

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 11

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

46% AI deal score

$2,740

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lubumbashi

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Cape Town to Lubumbashi: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Cape Town - Lubumbashi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

March, April, and September offer lower median prices.

Typically 6h 15m with connecting flights.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Ethiopian Airlines has 52 deals.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Lubumbashi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lubumbashi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lubumbashi

Best Elite deals to Lubumbashi

Sep 11

Oct 30

Oct 12

Oct 12

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lubumbashi

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi?

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi?

Are direct flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Cape Town to Lubumbashi flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Lubumbashi flights?

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Lubumbashi from other cities

Cape Town to Lubumbashi: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Cape Town - Lubumbashi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

March, April, and September offer lower median prices.

Typically 6h 15m with connecting flights.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Ethiopian Airlines has 52 deals.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Lubumbashi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lubumbashi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lubumbashi

Best Elite deals to Lubumbashi

Sep 11

Oct 30

Oct 12

Oct 12

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lubumbashi

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi?

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi?