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Flight deals from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Lubumbashi Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ر.ق.‏ 3,153. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 1,852 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,852, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 1,971 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,971, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 1,994 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,994, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 2,189 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 2,189, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 2,305 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 2,305, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 2,310 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 2,310, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 2,483 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 2,483, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 2,672 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 2,672, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 2,997 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 2,997, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 3,087 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 3,087, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 3,092 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 3,092, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 3,107 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 3,107, select.
Lubumbashi.ر.ق.‏ 3,737 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Lubumbashi.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 3,737, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from ر.ق.‏ 2,189
Jun
from ر.ق.‏ 1,971
Jul
from ر.ق.‏ 1,852
Aug
from ر.ق.‏ 2,483
Sep
from ر.ق.‏ 1,994
Oct
from ر.ق.‏ 2,672
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Dec
from ر.ق.‏ 2,310
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Direct flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Lubumbashi.

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Nairobi to Lubumbashi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 1,852
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi is ر.ق.‏ 3,153. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi.
KLM, Kenya Airways and Astral Aviation fly direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi.
As of May 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi.
The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Lubumbashi is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Lubumbashi Airport on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lubumbashi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Lubumbashi.

Flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Lubumbashi is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Nairobi.

  • Your NBO to FBM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Flying into Lubumbashi (and then seeing more of DR Congo!) is easy with Kenya Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Kenya Airways on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for NBO to FBM flights is Kenya Airways.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NBO and FBM:

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport

    • N'djili Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport flight is ر.ق.‏ 1,852. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ر.ق.‏ 3,153. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from NBO to FBM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • Finding cheap flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NBO to FBM.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport.

Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • When it comes to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To get to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from central Nairobi, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near NBO? If you're catching an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)

  • Consider a stay at Park Hôtel after arriving from your Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from FBM and a comfortable option if you're eager to get some rest right away.

Getting from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to central Lubumbashi

  • Lubumbashi International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Lubumbashi. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

When to fly to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Lubumbashi based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport for October if you want to visit Lubumbashi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 34ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from NBO to FBM in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC on average.

Explore more of DR Congo

  • Kolwezi is just one of the many cities in DR Congo waiting to be discovered once you've seen Lubumbashi. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Rond-point de L'indépendance, Ville de lualaba and Jules Numbi.

Plan the rest of your trip from Nairobi to Lubumbashi

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