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£530+ Cheap flights to Lubumbashi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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Flights to Lubumbashi in 2025

Find the latest flights to Lubumbashi in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Return from

£1,204

One-way from

£530

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£902
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/12-6/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • London to Lubumbashi
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6/9
  • 6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • London to Lubumbashi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lubumbashi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Sat 30/821:00LHR - FBM
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/902:20FBM - LHR
1 stop29h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/8£1,130
Thu 28/820:05LHR - FBM
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/913:55FBM - LHR
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,202
Fri 12/1220:15LHR - FBM
1 stop27h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/114:20FBM - LHR
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/8£1,204
Sat 30/807:30LHR - FBM
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/913:55FBM - LHR
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,212
Sun 14/1220:15LHR - FBM
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/102:20FBM - LHR
1 stop30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/8£1,272
Fri 12/1220:15LHR - FBM
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/114:20FBM - LHR
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/8£1,349
Sun 14/1206:30LHR - FBM
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/111:30FBM - LHR
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,366
Sat 13/1220:15LHR - FBM
1 stop27h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/114:20FBM - LHR
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/8£1,386
Fri 12/1211:50LHR - FBM
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/114:20FBM - LHR
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,398
Fri 29/819:30LHR - FBM
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/913:55FBM - LHR
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8£1,409
Thu 28/819:20LCY - FBM
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/913:05FBM - LCY
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,542

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Fri 12/12

20:15-01:20

1 stop27h 05m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 6/1

14:20-06:35

1 stop18h 15m

£1,204

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sun 14/12

20:15-13:15

1 stop15h 00m

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 5/1

14:20-06:35

1 stop18h 15m

£1,212

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Fri 12/12

20:15-13:15

1 stop15h 00m

Lubumbashi Luano

Fri 2/1

14:20-06:35

1 stop18h 15m

£1,349

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sun 14/12

06:30-13:10

2 stops28h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 5/1

11:30-15:30

1 stop30h 00m

£1,366

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sat 13/12

20:15-01:20

1 stop27h 05m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sat 3/1

14:20-06:35

1 stop18h 15m

£1,386

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Fri 12/12

11:50-13:15

2 stops23h 25m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 6/1

14:20-06:35

1 stop18h 15m

£1,398

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sun 14/12

20:15-13:15

1 stop15h 00m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 4/1

14:20-14:25

1 stop26h 05m

£1,454

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sat 6/9

21:45-13:15

2 stops38h 30m

£530

LondonLubumbashi

LHR - FBM

LHRFBM

London Heathrow

Sat 6/9

21:00-13:15

1 stop15h 15m

£534

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Deals found on 27/8

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lubumbashi

How long is the flight to Lubumbashi?

On average, a flight from London to Lubumbashi takes 16 hours 2 minutes. Flights to Lubumbashi from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lubumbashi?

The most popular airline flying from London to Lubumbashi is Ethiopian Air.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £941

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Lubumbashi is Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Lubumbashi by month

Plan your trip to Lubumbashi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lubumbashi ranges from 0.0 - 260.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lubumbashi when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Lubumbashi by month

Plan your trip to Lubumbashi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lubumbashi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lubumbashi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lubumbashi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lubumbashi. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
846 reviews
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Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
846 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
846 reviews
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Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

FAQs about flying to Lubumbashi

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lubumbashi?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Luano (FBM) if they wish to fly to Lubumbashi. The Lubumbashi airport is 5.9 mi from the city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lubumbashi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lubumbashi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lubumbashi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lubumbashi.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lubumbashi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lubumbashi, London offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Lubumbashi Luano have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lubumbashi Luano can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lubumbashi Luano?

    Yes. Lubumbashi Luano has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Luano City Bed and Breakfast is the closest property to Lubumbashi Luano (1.0 mi away from Lubumbashi Luano).

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