Are there direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

Yes, direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg are available. Historically, direct flights constituted approximately 30.2% of all available options over the trailing 90 days. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2.

What's the flight time from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

The typical direct flight time from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is 2 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 1619 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration was significantly longer, averaging 11 hours and 5 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

Should I set a price alert for Lubumbashi to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is advisable. This route is classified as having regular price fluctuations. Historically, prices on this route tend to change frequently, making price alerts a useful tool for travelers seeking better deals.

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Lubumbashi to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

For cheap flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $352. November is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $377. Even July presents a more budget-friendly option compared to other periods, with a median fare of $555.

Fares for the Lubumbashi to Johannesburg route typically range from $458–$1005, with a median price of $681. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level for this route. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is currently 0%, indicating that truly exceptional deals are not common at present. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 30.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers. This means that while direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg are available, you are more likely to find itineraries that include one or more stops.

A typical journey from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg, including connections, takes approximately 12h 0m. This duration accounts for the various layovers and transfers common on this route, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect from departure to arrival.

The distance between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg is 1619 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a journey that is longer than a short domestic hop but not as extensive as a long-distance international trip.

How much is a round trip from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Regular price: $522 - $715

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

The regular price range for this route is between $522 and $715. The current lowest deal is $425 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 14.

now $425

Low $522

High $715

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. Generally, lower prices are found from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $352

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,143

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$436

$515

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$418

$526

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$510

$528

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$444

$528

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$672

$431

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$745

$582

One-way

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

7 nights

Mar 17 - Mar 24

$719 → $456

37%

7 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 16

$672 → $431

36%

7 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 26

$671 → $431

36%

7 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 19

$663 → $431

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Lubumbashi - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg are below the typical level, at $425.

📅 Best time to fly

February and November are historically cheapest

Historically, February ($352) and November ($377) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 12h 0m

The median flight duration for this route is 12h 0m, including typically 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 69.8% of options, with direct flights accounting for 30.2%.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is one airline that offers direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Lubumbashi main airports to depart from

Lubumbashi International (FBM)

Cheapest

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is a good option for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$429

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Johannesburg from Lubumbashi.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$429

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Johannesburg, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$1,884

$1,431

Save $453

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 11

Johannesburg, South Africa

50% AI deal score

$1,639

$1,546

Save $93

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

49% AI deal score

$1,583

$1,546

Save $37

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,546

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,542

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,542

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 11

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,542

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,542

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,546

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Oct 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,747

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,789

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $531. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $897, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $583. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 28 days or more in advance, with an average of $1200 for 28-59 days out and $1124 for 60+ days out.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg was considered to be $458 or less. The median price for this route was $681. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were at or below $458, while 75% of prices were at or below $1005.

Historically, February and November have been the cheapest months to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg. February showed a median price of $352, while November had a median price of $377. The annual median price for this route was $681. July was observed to be the most expensive month, with a median price of $555.

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Lubumbashi to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Regular price: $522 - $715

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

The regular price range for this route is between $522 and $715. The current lowest deal is $425 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 14.

now $425

Low $522

High $715

The cheapest time to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

February

Cheapest

Flights from $352

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,143

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$436

$515

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$418

$526

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$510

$528

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$444

$528

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$672

$431

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FBM - Johannesburg

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$745

$582

One-way

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

7 nights

Mar 17 - Mar 24

$719 → $456

37%

7 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 16

$672 → $431

36%

7 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 26

$671 → $431

36%

7 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 19

$663 → $431

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Lubumbashi - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg are below the typical level, at $425.

📅 Best time to fly

February and November are historically cheapest

Historically, February ($352) and November ($377) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 12h 0m

The median flight duration for this route is 12h 0m, including typically 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 69.8% of options, with direct flights accounting for 30.2%.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is one airline that offers direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Lubumbashi main airports to depart from

Lubumbashi International (FBM)

Cheapest

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is a good option for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$429

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Johannesburg from Lubumbashi.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$429

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity, despite the travel distance.

Johannesburg, South Africa

47% AI deal score

$1,546

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,542

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,542

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 11

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,542

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,542

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,546

South African Airways

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Oct 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,747

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From FBM

Elite

Sep 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,789

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Lubumbashi to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Lubumbashi - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February and November are historically cheapest

Connecting flights typically take 12h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Airlink offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly on this route

Lubumbashi main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Nov 23

Nov 22

Sep 11

Sep 10

Sep 09

Sep 12

Sep 10

Sep 11

Sep 17

Sep 10

Oct 29

Sep 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

How much should a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg cost?

What's the best month to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

Are there direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

What's the flight time from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

Should I set a price alert for Lubumbashi to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Lubumbashi to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg

Lubumbashi - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February and November are historically cheapest

Connecting flights typically take 12h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Airlink offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly on this route

Lubumbashi main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Nov 23

Nov 22

Sep 11

Sep 10

Sep 09

Sep 12

Sep 10

Sep 11

Sep 17

Sep 10

Oct 29

Sep 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

How much should a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg cost?

What's the best month to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?

Are there direct flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg?