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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi (JNB–FBM)

JNBO.R. Tambo International Airport
South Africa
FBMLubumbashi International Airport
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Airlink, Congo Airways and South African Airways fly Johannesburg to Lubumbashi (JNB–FBM) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,620 km (1,010 mi).

From
JNB
Johannesburg
To
FBM
Lubumbashi
Nonstop
Yes · 3 airlines
Airlines
4Z · 8Z · SA
Cheapest fare found
R4,743 one-way
Distance
1,620 km (1,010 mi)

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Johannesburg to Lubumbashi fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: R4,743 for October 2026 on South African Airways, nonstop. Nonstop from R4,743.

  1. Oct ’26R4,743

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

Johannesburg to Lubumbashi: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.

How much is a flight from Johannesburg O. R. Tambo (JNB) to Lubumbashi (FBM)?

From R4,743 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on South African Airways, nonstop; nonstop from R4,743 (found 11 October 2026).

Which airlines fly JNB–FBM direct?

Airlink, Congo Airways and South African Airways.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi?

None: Johannesburg and Lubumbashi keep the same time.

Lubumbashi to Johannesburg: the return flight (FBM–JNB)

All 3 airlines also fly FBM–JNB nonstop.

Airlines flying JNB–FBM nonstop

AirlineTypeAlliance
Airlink 4Zfull-serviceStar Alliance
Congo Airways 8Zfull-service—
South African Airways SAfull-serviceStar Alliance

JNB–FBM route map

Great-circle distance 1,620 km (1,010 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

More from Johannesburg and Lubumbashi

Other arrivals in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Departure

O.R. Tambo International Airport

O. R. Tambo (JNB), Johannesburg. In our data, 45 airlines fly nonstop from JNB to 80 destinations.

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Arrival

Lubumbashi International Airport

Lubumbashi (FBM), Lubumbashi.

Onward from Lubumbashi

Places you can't fly to nonstop from JNB, but can from FBM — for a stopover or a second leg.

  • FBM → KWZ Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 239 km
  • FBM → KMN Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 423 km
  • FBM → FMI Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 663 km
  • FBM → MJM Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 748 km
  • FBM → KGA Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 842 km

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Sources

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  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01

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