Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lubumbashi (FBM) flights
An economy award from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lubumbashi (FBM) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. One airline flies nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lubumbashi (FBM): Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 1,619 miles (2,605 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nairobi, Ndola and Dar Es Salaam and more.
How many miles ADD 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Ethiopian Airlines | 15,000 | $43–88 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $40–85 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 18,500 | $15–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 30,000 | $59.80–104.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 30,000 | $25–460 |
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 ADD to FBM
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book ADD 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
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
ADD to FBM with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
- Via Ndola (NLA)Ethiopian Airlines, then Kenya Airways and Air TanzaniaTC
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Ethiopian Airlines, then Air TanzaniaTC
- Via Lusaka (LUN)Ethiopian Airlines, then Air TanzaniaTC
- Via Harare (HRE)Ethiopian Airlines, then Etihad Airways
- Via Kinshasa (FIH)Ethiopian Airlines the whole wayBU
ADD to FBM: common questions
How many miles does ADD to FBM cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (17,500), Avianca LifeMiles (17,500) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (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 ADD to FBM?
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lubumbashi (FBM).
How far is Addis Ababa from Lubumbashi by plane?
Addis Ababa (ADD) and Lubumbashi (FBM) are 1,619 miles (2,605 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ADD to FBM award flights?
11 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 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Addis Ababa and Lubumbashi?
The most direct connections are through Nairobi (NBO), Ndola (NLA), Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Lusaka (LUN) and Harare (HRE). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Kenya Airways through Nairobi.
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.