Cheap flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg from R4 788

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Lubumbashi is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R6 697, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of January, then departing from Lubumbashi during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R6 697.

The cheapest day to depart from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as R7 241. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Lubumbashi because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R7 742.

Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Lubumbashi in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R7 187 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is at midday when prices are around R7 488.

Fly from Lubumbashi Luano to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Lubumbashi Luano - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Lubumbashi when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R7 204 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Lubumbashi for as low as R5 095 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Lubumbashi Luano to Johannesburg OR Tambo flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

As of March 2026, prices for Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 19% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Airlink are the most popular carriers operating from Lubumbashi Luano to Johannesburg OR Tambo

South African, Airlink and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Lubumbashi according to our data. South African is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 15% of flights between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 78 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, South African have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 8% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of March 2026, 3 flights take off from Lubumbashi and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 13:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of March 2026, 22 flights take off from Lubumbashi and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 23% of weekly flights taking off on this day.