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Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Lubumbashi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$1,565, and round-trip tickets start at US$2,447.

      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Mon, Jun 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FBM 14:05
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:15
        Lubumbashi - Shanghai | Mon, Jun 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$2,447 US$3,705
        34% off
        34% off
        US$3,705 US$2,447
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Fri, Jun 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FBM 14:05
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:15
        Lubumbashi - Shanghai | Sat, Jun 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$2,569 US$3,705
        31% off
        31% off
        US$3,705 US$2,569
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Wed, May 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FBM 14:05
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:15
        Lubumbashi - Shanghai | Sun, May 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$2,578 US$3,705
        30% off
        30% off
        US$3,705 US$2,578
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Mon, May 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FBM 14:05
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:15
        Lubumbashi - Shanghai | Mon, May 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$2,590
        30% off
        US$3,705 US$2,590
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Thu, Jun 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FBM 14:05
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:15
        Lubumbashi - Shanghai | Thu, Jun 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$2,593
        30% off
        US$3,705 US$2,593
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        FBM 14:00
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Tue, May 12 | Normal Airline
        FBM 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Lubumbashi - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Sat, Jun 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,565 US$2,352
        33% off
        33% off
        US$2,352 US$1,565
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Fri, Jul 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,565 US$2,352
        33% off
        33% off
        US$2,352 US$1,565
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Tue, Jun 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,573 US$2,352
        33% off
        33% off
        US$2,352 US$1,573
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Wed, Jul 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,573
        33% off
        US$2,352 US$1,573
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Mon, May 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,573
        33% off
        US$2,352 US$1,573
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Thu, May 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,613
        31% off
        US$2,352 US$1,613
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Sat, May 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,614
        31% off
        US$2,352 US$1,614
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Thu, Jun 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,635
        30% off
        US$2,352 US$1,635
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Mon, May 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,645
        30% off
        US$2,352 US$1,645
      • PVG 00:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        FBM 12:40
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Mon, May 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$1,646
        30% off
        US$2,352 US$1,646
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        FBM 14:00
        Shanghai - Lubumbashi | Tue, May 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Lubumbashi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Lubumbashi (SHA-FBM)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$1,565 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to FBM on Sat, Jun 20), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$2,447 departing on Mon, Jun 22 and returning on Mon, Jun 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Lubumbashi with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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 Sat, Jun 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$1,565.
    · 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 Lubumbashi travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Lubumbashi is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Lubumbashi on May 21, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at US$1,679.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Lubumbashi, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Luano International Airport (PVG-FBM) is by far the most common option on this route: Luano International Airport (FBM).
  • The time difference between Lubumbashi and Shanghai is 6h.
  • 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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