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Search cheap flights from Kigali to Lubumbashi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$524, and round-trip tickets start at US$881.

      • KGL 22:30
        14h 40m
        1 stop
        FBM 13:10
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Fri, Jun 12 | Rwandair
        FBM 13:55
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        KGL 07:00
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Fri, Jun 19 | Airlink
        US$881 US$1,470
        40% off
        40% off
        US$1,470 US$881
      • KGL 03:40
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        FBM 10:35
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Mon, Jun 29 | Kenya Airways
        FBM 11:30
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        KGL 08:00
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Mon, Jul 6 | Kenya Airways
        US$898 US$1,470
        39% off
        39% off
        US$1,470 US$898
      • KGL 20:00
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        FBM 10:35
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Sun, May 24 | Kenya Airways
        FBM 14:35
        10h
        1 stop
        KGL 00:35
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Sun, May 31 | Kenya Airways
        US$905 US$1,470
        38% off
        38% off
        US$1,470 US$905
      • KGL 03:40
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        FBM 15:20
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Fri, May 22 | Kenya Airways
        FBM 16:15
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        KGL 08:00
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Fri, May 29 | Kenya Airways
        US$913
        38% off
        US$1,470 US$913
      • KGL 03:40
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        FBM 10:35
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Mon, May 18 | Kenya Airways
        FBM 11:30
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        KGL 19:00
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Mon, May 25 | Kenya Airways
        US$933
        37% off
        US$1,470 US$933
      • KGL 03:40
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        FBM 13:35
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Wed, Jun 10 | Kenya Airways
        FBM 16:15
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        KGL 08:00
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Fri, Jun 12 | Kenya Airways
        US$943
        36% off
        US$1,470 US$943
      • KGL 10:30
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:10
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Mon, Jun 29 | Rwandair
        FBM 13:10
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 07:00
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Mon, Jul 6 | South African Airways
        US$1,006
        32% off
        US$1,470 US$1,006
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        FBM 01:20
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Fri, Jun 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FBM 02:20
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Fri, Jun 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,020
        31% off
        US$1,470 US$1,020
      • KGL 03:40
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        FBM 10:35
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Mon, Jun 1 | Kenya Airways
        FBM 11:30
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        KGL 19:00
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Mon, Jun 8 | Kenya Airways
        US$1,025
        30% off
        US$1,470 US$1,025
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        FBM 01:20
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Mon, Jun 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FBM 03:05
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Mon, Jun 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,029
        30% off
        US$1,470 US$1,029
      • KGL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        FBM 14:00
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Tue, May 12 | Normal Airline
        FBM 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        KGL 16:00
        Lubumbashi - Kigali | Thu, May 14 | Normal Airline
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      • KGL 03:40
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        FBM 15:20
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Fri, Jun 26 | Kenya Airways
        US$524 US$878
        40% off
        40% off
        US$878 US$524
      • KGL 20:00
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 15:20
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Thu, Jun 25 | Kenya Airways
        US$531 US$878
        40% off
        40% off
        US$878 US$531
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        FBM 01:20
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Mon, May 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$550 US$878
        37% off
        37% off
        US$878 US$550
      • KGL 03:40
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        FBM 13:35
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Wed, Jun 17 | Kenya Airways
        US$551
        37% off
        US$878 US$551
      • KGL 15:00
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        FBM 13:35
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Sat, May 23 | Kenya Airways
        US$554
        37% off
        US$878 US$554
      • KGL 03:40
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        FBM 15:20
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Fri, May 22 | Kenya Airways
        US$561
        36% off
        US$878 US$561
      • KGL 15:00
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        FBM 13:35
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Sat, Jun 20 | Kenya Airways
        US$561
        36% off
        US$878 US$561
      • KGL 20:00
        17h 35m
        1 stop
        FBM 13:35
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Tue, Jun 23 | Kenya Airways
        US$565
        36% off
        US$878 US$565
      • KGL 10:30
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:10
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Thu, Jun 25 | Rwandair
        US$609
        31% off
        US$878 US$609
      • KGL 03:40
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        FBM 11:45
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Wed, May 20 | Kenya Airways
        US$614
        30% off
        US$878 US$614
      • KGL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        FBM 14:00
        Kigali - Lubumbashi | Tue, May 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kigali to Lubumbashi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kigali to Lubumbashi

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from to Lubumbashi?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from to Lubumbashi, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from to Lubumbashi is August, with an average price of US$351; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$812.

US$812
US$582
US$351
US$121
    Cheapest
  • US$575
    May
  • US$491
    Jun
  • US$549
    Jul
  • US$351
    Aug
  • US$445
    Sep
  • US$507
    Oct
  • US$545
    Nov
  • US$484
    Dec
  • US$447
    Jan
  • US$812
    Feb
  • US$526
    Mar
  • US$646
    Apr

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kigali to Lubumbashi (KGL-FBM)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$524 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KGL to FBM on Fri, Jun 26), while Rwandair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$881 departing on Fri, Jun 12 and returning on Fri, Jun 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kigali to Lubumbashi with the following airlines, including: Rwandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kigali to Lubumbashi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Kigali to Lubumbashi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jun 26, with one-way flights priced at just US$524.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Kenya Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lubumbashi travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kigali to Lubumbashi is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kigali to Lubumbashi on May 18, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at US$550.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Lubumbashi, with Kigali International Airport to Luano International Airport (KGL-FBM) is by far the most common option on this route: Luano International Airport (FBM).
  • The time difference between Lubumbashi and Kigali is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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