Johannesburg (JNB) to Lubumbashi (FBM) flights
An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lubumbashi (FBM) starts at 11,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $34.80. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lubumbashi (FBM): Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways. The two airports are 1,007 miles (1,620 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways are in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lusaka, Ndola and Harare.
How many miles JNB to FBM costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 11,000 | $34.80–395 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 15,000 | $62.80–73 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $54.80–445 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $59.80–70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $54.80–445 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $54.80–445 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 20,000 | $64.80–385 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 45,000 | $79.60–439.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways | 60,000 | $44.80–445 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JNB to FBM
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book JNB to FBM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Emirates SkywardsBooks South African Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks South African Airways
JNB to FBM with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lusaka (LUN)South African Airways, RwandAir and 4 more, then Air Tanzania
4Z+3TC - Via Ndola (NLA)Airlink, then Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania4Z
TC - Via Harare (HRE)Fastjet Zimbabwe, South African Airways and 4 more, then Etihad AirwaysFN4Z+3
JNB to FBM: common questions
How many miles does JNB to FBM cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $34.80. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to FBM?
Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lubumbashi (FBM).
How far is Johannesburg from Lubumbashi by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Lubumbashi (FBM) are 1,007 miles (1,620 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JNB to FBM award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi?
The most direct connections are through Lusaka (LUN), Ndola (NLA) and Harare (HRE).
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.