Cheapest airlines flights from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa

You can pick from 1 carriers that fly from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa including Ethiopian Airlines, , , with Ethiopian Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$214, and round-trip direct flights start at US$409.

Displayed flight fares from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Lubumbashi to Kinshasa Flight Details

The distance between Lubumbashi and Kinshasa is about 1,571.27 km. The average flying time from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa is around 3 hours. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$214
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$409
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,571.27 km
Average flight time3 hours
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Lubumbashi–Kinshasa route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa?

Average price of one-way flights from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa is Jun, with an average price of US$208. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Mar, with an average price of up to US$232.

US$232
US$220
US$208
US$196
    Cheapest
  • US$230
    Jan
  • US$227
    Feb
  • US$232
    Mar
  • US$220
    Apr
  • US$220
    May
  • US$208
    Jun
  • US$214
    Jul
  • US$220
    Aug
  • US$220
    Sep
  • US$219
    Oct
  • US$214
    Nov
  • US$218
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa?

Average weekly flight prices from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa is Sun, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$243
US$236
US$230
US$223
    Cheapest
  • US$234
    Mon
  • US$240
    Tue
  • US$232
    Wed
  • US$232
    Thu
  • US$243
    Fri
  • US$241
    Sat
  • US$229
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa (FBM-FIH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$214 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. FBM to FIH on Tue, Jan 13), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$409 departing on Mon, Feb 2 and returning on Tue, Feb 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa with the following airlines, including: Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours to fly from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 10 flight per week flying from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Ethiopian Airlines: S/-/-/-/-/-/- -- ET065 (15:17) Ethiopian Airlines: S/-/-/-/T/F/S -- ET063 (02:45) Ethiopian Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/-/- -- ET067 (10:23)
  • To find best deals on flights from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa, 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 Tue, Jan 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$214.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
    · 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 Kinshasa travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa on January 28, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at US$212.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kinshasa, with Luano International Airport to N’djili International Airport (FBM-FIH) is by far the most common option on this route: N’djili International Airport (FIH).
  • The time difference between Kinshasa and Lubumbashi is 1h.
  • 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.