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SA051 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA051 flight operated by South African Airways on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Johannesburg (JNB). The flight is expected to depart at 13:10 and land at 15:50 .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
FBM-JNB

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 33m early
Lubumbashi(FBM)
12:58
Scheduled: 13:10, Nov 11
Luano International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 40m
Johannesburg(JNB)
15:17
Scheduled: 15:50, Nov 11
O.R. Tambo International Airport A
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Baggage
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FBM-JNB

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Lubumbashi(FBM)
13:10
Scheduled: 13:10, Nov 12
Luano International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 40m
Johannesburg(JNB)
15:50
Scheduled: 15:50, Nov 12
O.R. Tambo International Airport A
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SA051 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA051 flight flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 138 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
97 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
17 minutes
Age
11y, 10m
Seats
138
Flight Distance
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Recent Flight History for SA051

Trip.com historical records show that the last SA051 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from FBM at approximately 12:58. This flight is expected to arrrive in JNB at 15:17.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Lubumbashi (FBM) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:05 15:22 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Lubumbashi (FBM) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:01 15:15 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Lubumbashi (FBM) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:28 16:13 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Lubumbashi (FBM) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:13 15:38 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Lubumbashi (FBM) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:11 15:26 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Lubumbashi (FBM) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 12:58 15:17 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Lubumbashi (FBM) Johannesburg (JNB) 320 13:10 15:50 Scheduled

SA051 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA051 is 97% (Late on average 1 minute), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 17 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97 %
Late on average 1 minute
Early
60 %
On time
37 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 17 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight sa051?

    Flight sa051 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 13:10, arrival 15:50 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight sa051 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 13:10, with arrival at 15:50. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight sa051 is scheduled to depart at 13:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:10, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight sa051 is scheduled to arrive at 15:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:50. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight sa051 is operated by South African Airways from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Johannesburg (JNB). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 40 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight sa051 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If sa051 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact South African Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight sa051 has not departed from Lubumbashi (FBM) yet and is currently on schedule for 13:10.
  • Flight sa051 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Lubumbashi 15:50 | Johannesburg 15:50

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