Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi takes around 2.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi?

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The flight distance between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi is 1621 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi?

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Several carriers operate flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Airlink.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, George, Harare, East London, London, Windhoek, Hyderabad, Bloemfontein, New York, Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Bulawayo, Chennai, Lusaka, Mthatha, Dar es Salaam, Funchal.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Lubumbashi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lubumbashi and Northern Cyprus, Cape Town, Gaborone, New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Mexico City, Bogotá, Dallas, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Cancún, Houston, San Juan.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

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Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Lubumbashi?

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The main airport in Lubumbashi is Lubumbashi International. It is also served by Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International, Lubumbashi International, Solwezi.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi?

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Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi with Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink, Hahn Air Technologies, ASKY Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi?

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Traveling between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Lubumbashi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Lubumbashi. The main one is Lubumbashi International and other nearby airports include Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International, Lubumbashi International, Solwezi.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Lubumbashi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Lubumbashi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£216
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£218
Cheapest round-trip	£400
Average round-trip	£480
Nonstop flights in June	£218 – £244

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	Opens 36 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Airlink	LNK	4Z	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Hahn Air Technologies		X1	Yes	No
ASKY Airlines	SKK	KP	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	24°C	16°C
February	25°C	17°C
March	24°C	16°C
April	25°C	15°C
May	26°C	13°C
June	25°C	11°C
July	25°C	11°C
August	29°C	14°C
September	32°C	17°C
October	32°C	19°C
November	29°C	17°C
December	25°C	17°C

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