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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Lubumbashi Airport? If you want to travel to Lubumbashi Airport next month, return fares start from R 7,188. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Lubumbashi.R 4,010 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,010, select.

Lubumbashi.R 4,016 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,016, select.

Lubumbashi.R 4,251 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,251, select.

Lubumbashi.R 4,262 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,262, select.

Lubumbashi.R 4,445 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,445, select.

Lubumbashi.R 5,914 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,914, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Lubumbashi?

KLM, Qatar Airways, Airlink, South African Airways, Congo Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines all fly direct to Lubumbashi.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest month to fly to Lubumbashi is usually June.

How can I find the best flight deal to Lubumbashi?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lubumbashi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Lubumbashi Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

How much are return flights to Lubumbashi?

The best price we found for a return flight to Lubumbashi is R 7,142. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Lubumbashi Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Lubumbashi Airport is Saturday, 6 June 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Lubumbashi?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lubumbashi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Lubumbashi with?

Currently, Airlink offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lubumbashi.

Flying to Lubumbashi

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 4,010
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	2 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airline	KLM
Average flights per week	29

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How to find cheap flights to Lubumashi Luano International Airport (FBM)

The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Lubumashi Luano International Airport is R 4,010. A return plane ticket to FBM right now is R 7,142.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to FBM rises or falls.
Score a bargain on tickets to Lubumbashi, where Lubumashi Luano International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to secure a great deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Lubumbashi. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Lubumashi Luano International Airport.

Best time to go to Lubumbashi

The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Lubumbashi is usually May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to FBM, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Travel to Lubumbashi in February if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to FBM, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Lubumbashi then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before travelling. October brings the warmest days in Lubumbashi, with averages of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF), July brings the lowest temperatures.
May is the driest month in Lubumbashi. Forget the umbrella and enjoy mostly clear skies.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around 23 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.

Travelling to Lubumashi Luano International Airport (FBM): What you need to know

Offering direct flights to Lubumashi Luano International Airport, these airlines make travelling to Lubumbashi nice and easy:
Consider booking your FBM plane ticket with Ethiopian Airlines. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 82% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+2 timezone at FBM.
Catch up on sleep shortly after your flight to FBM at Park Hotel. This comfortable stay is an easy drive from Lubumashi Luano International Airport.
Flights out of Lubumashi Luano International Airport land as scheduled 70% of the time. This percentage shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.

Getting to central Lubumbashi from Lubumashi Luano International Airport (FBM)

Central Lubumbashi is about 16 kilometres from FBM.
After touching down from your flight to FBM, expect a drive to the centre of around 30 minutes.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Lubumbashi is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to help get you started:

Lubumbashi highlights

Put these popular sights on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Lubumbashi:
- Jardin Botanique: Located around 5 kilometres northwest of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
- Lubumbashi Zoo: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 3 kilometres northwest of the centre of Lubumbashi.

How to get to Kipushi from Lubumashi Luano International Airport (FBM)

Off to the nearby city of Kipushi? It's about 48 kilometres from FBM. Give yourself around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.