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Flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi

Cheapest airlines flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Lubumbashi to Nairobi, including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Kenya Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Lubumbashi to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$681, and round-trip direct flights start at US$860.

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

Lubumbashi to Nairobi Flight Details

The distance between Lubumbashi and Nairobi is about 1,543.22 km. The average flying time from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is around 3 hours 27 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$443
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$682
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,543.22 km
Average flight time3 hours 27 minutes
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Lubumbashi–Nairobi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi (FBM-NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Tanzania offers one-way fares as low as US$443 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. FBM to NBO on Sat, Apr 18), while Air Tanzania offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$682 departing on Thu, May 14 and returning on Wed, May 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Lubumbashi to Nairobi with the following airlines, including: Kenya Airways 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 27 minutes to fly from Lubumbashi to Nairobi.
  • 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 Nairobi 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 3 flight per week flying from Lubumbashi to Nairobi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Kenya Airways: -/-/T/-/-/-/S -- KQ586 (15:15)
  • To find best deals on flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi, 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 Sat, Apr 18, with one-way flights priced at just US$443.
    · 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 Nairobi travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Lubumbashi to Nairobi is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lubumbashi to Nairobi on March 18, 2026 with Air Tanzania, with prices starting at US$700.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with Luano International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (FBM-NBO) is by far the most common option on this route: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wilson Airport (WIL).
  • The time difference between Nairobi 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Airlink provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi, with fares starting at US$538.

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US$538
US$652
US$765
US$878
Airlink
US$538
Airlink
Ethiopian Airlines
US$591
Ethiopian Airlines
Air Tanzania
US$721
Air Tanzania
Kenya Airways
US$878
Kenya Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi?

Total flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Kenya Airways/KLM operates the most frequent flights from Lubumbashi to Nairobi, with 4 flights per week.

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Kenya Airways
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Kenya Airways
KLM
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Air France
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Air France

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.