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

Direct flights can offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers may sometimes be cheaper, especially if you are flexible with your schedule. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration.

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

Being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flight options. Prices may vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Using a flexible date search tool can help you identify the cheapest days to fly.

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. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-14
CPT - Lubumbashi
47% AI deal score
$553
$619
Round trip
2026-11-11 – 2026-11-15
CPT - Lubumbashi
47% AI deal score
$545
$619
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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-13
CPT - Lubumbashi
47% AI deal score
$569
$619
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2026-11-18 – 2026-11-22
CPT - Lubumbashi
48% AI deal score
$536
$621
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2026-11-24 – 2026-12-01
CPT - Lubumbashi
49% AI deal score
$517
$628
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2026-10-29 – 2026-11-01
CPT - Lubumbashi
69% AI deal score
$654
$630
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2027-04-20 – 2027-04-27
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47% AI deal score
$493
$715
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2026-12-09 – 2027-01-02
CPT - Lubumbashi
47% AI deal score
$521
$806
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2026-12-09 – 2026-12-18
CPT - Lubumbashi
47% AI deal score
$555
$811
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2027-04-03 – 2027-04-04
CPT - Lubumbashi
44% AI deal score
$477
$840
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Cape Town to Lubumbashi: Overview

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Regular price: $472 - $611

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 472 USD and 611 USD. The current lowest deal is 619 USD with South African Airways, for travel from November 11 to November 15.

now $619

Low $472

High $611

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to FBM is March, with a median price of $813. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $900. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $813

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $900

Jan

Feb

Mar

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Airlink

South African Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

TransAsia Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$580

$901

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$576

$901

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$576

$690

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$576

$688

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$582

$901

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$575

$686

One-way

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

11 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 8

$553 → $639

16%

7 nights

Nov 24 - Dec 1

$517 → $628

22%

1 night

Dec 26 - Dec 27

$585 → $817

40%

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

$642 → $887

38%

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 from Cape Town to Lubumbashi are below the typical level, with 12% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi, at $566.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 18h 25m with connections

Flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi typically take 18h 25m, including 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights. Connecting flights are available from multiple airlines.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers connecting flights

Airlink has historically offered the most connecting flight deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare

Deals on flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi are historically rare.

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)

💸 Flights from ~$670

Lubumbashi main airports to arrive at

Lubumbashi International (FBM)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$672

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 with frequent regional connections.

📍 ~180 km from Lubumbashi (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$749

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lubumbashi

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From CPT

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Nov 04

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

45% AI deal score

$2,714

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

45% AI deal score

$2,741

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

45% AI deal score

$2,756

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

45% AI deal score

$2,764

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,736

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,741

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,741

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,756

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,756

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,756

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,756

South African Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 09

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,756

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. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance, often several weeks or months before your departure, may help you secure better prices. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends for your route may be beneficial. Avoiding peak travel seasons can also lead to more economical options.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover alternative flight options or more competitive prices. While it may involve additional ground transportation, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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Cape Town to Lubumbashi: Overview

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Regular price: $472 - $611

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 472 USD and 611 USD. The current lowest deal is 619 USD with South African Airways, for travel from November 11 to November 15.

now $619

Low $472

High $611

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

March

Cheapest

Flights from $813

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $900

Jan

Feb

Mar

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Airlink

South African Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

TransAsia Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lubumbashi

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$580

$901

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$576

$901

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$576

$690

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$576

$688

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$582

$901

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lubumbashi

Cape Town (CPT) - Lubumbashi (FBM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$575

$686

One-way

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

11 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 8

$553 → $639

16%

7 nights

Nov 24 - Dec 1

$517 → $628

22%

1 night

Dec 26 - Dec 27

$585 → $817

40%

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

$642 → $887

38%

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 from Cape Town to Lubumbashi are below the typical level, with 12% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lubumbashi, at $566.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 18h 25m with connections

Flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi typically take 18h 25m, including 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights. Connecting flights are available from multiple airlines.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers connecting flights

Airlink has historically offered the most connecting flight deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare

Deals on flights from Cape Town to Lubumbashi are historically rare.

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)

💸 Flights from ~$670

Lubumbashi main airports to arrive at

Lubumbashi International (FBM)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$672

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 with frequent regional connections.

📍 ~180 km from Lubumbashi (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$749

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,756

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

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

September is historically cheapest

Typically 18h 25m with connections

Connecting flights only

Airlink offers connecting flights

Deals are rare

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

Nov 04

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

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

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

September is historically cheapest

Typically 18h 25m with connections

Connecting flights only

Airlink offers connecting flights

Deals are rare

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

Nov 04

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

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?