Q: How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lubumbashi per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Lubumbashi, with an average flight time of 2h 37m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Q: Which airlines fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi?

Airlink connects Johannesburg to Lubumbashi with 7 flights per week. South African also offers 7 flights per week, while Ethiopian Air follows with 1 flight per week.

Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi, Airlink or South African?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi are Airlink and South African. With an average price for the route of £341 and an overall rating of 8.4, Airlink is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £240 and an overall rating of 7.6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Johannesburg generally make it to Lubumbashi in 2h 40m. The flying distance between the two cities is 1,005 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lubumbashi per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Lubumbashi, with an average flight time of 2h 37m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

Airlink connects Johannesburg to Lubumbashi with 7 flights per week. South African also offers 7 flights per week, while Ethiopian Air follows with 1 flight per week.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Lubumbashi on a Sunday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 09:30 and will be landing in Lubumbashi at 12:10.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi jets off at 10:40 and lands at 13:15.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi. They are Airlink and South African. The cheapest airline for this route is South African, with the best return deal found costing £230. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at South African.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Lubumbashi flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi on a daily basis.

Question 12

What Special facilities are provided at the Johannesburg Tambo International Airport?

Accepted Answer

The Tambo International airport in Johannesburg has been popular as a result of the several special facilities and services it provides to its travel customers to ensure they have a good flight to their destination. Some of these special services the airport provides include assistance to travelers with reduced mobility and the disabled and an observation deck to enhance the travelers’ view.

Question 13

Are there hotels near Johannesburg Tambo International Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are a couple of hotels from which you can choose to spend the night when having an early morning departure from Johannesburg Tambo International Airport. The most conveniently located hotel from the airport is the Sunrock Guesthouse which is the closest to the airport. However, you can also book a hotel at the Intercontinental Johannesburg Tambo Airport, An Ihg Hotel, opposite Int’l Arrivals Hall, Kempton Park, Gauteng. Premier Hotel Tambo, City Lodge Hotel, P eermont Mondi or At Emperors Palace, Protea Hotel by Marriott Tambo, Garden Court, and Emerald Guesthouse.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi is January, where tickets cost £230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £359 and £344 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi.

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lubumbashi from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Lubumbashi with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lubumbashi from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 94 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Lubumbashi flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, South African have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 5% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Lubumbashi flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 25

What are the most popular airlines flying to Lubumbashi?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Lubumbashi is South African, followed by Airlink.

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