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Cheap flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

FBM — JNB
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lubumbashi Luano to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in November or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lubumbashi (FBM) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£359

Good one-way deal

£238 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FBM to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Airlink and South African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from Luano. Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city. Luano is the only Lubumbashi airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 2 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Lubumbashi Luano on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Flying on South African is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at £293. Another option worth looking into is Airlink, starting at £350 return. You may be able to fly from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 13% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are South African (95%), Qatar Airways (49%) and Airlink (49%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lubumbashi to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lubumbashi to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest£293Average£318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapest£350Average£389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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