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R3 742+ Cheap flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 15 July 2025.

Return from

R7 359

One-way from

R3 742

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R7 430
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 26/7-3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Kinshasa
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South African
  • South African
  • 20/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R8 582 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 784 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 July 2025.

Fri 22/89:25JNB - FBM
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Sat 30/813:05FBM - JNB
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Deal found 15/7R7 162
Mon 4/810:40JNB - FBM
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Sun 10/813:55FBM - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 15/7R7 233
Sat 26/71:25JNB - FIH
1 stop8h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 3/810:10FIH - JNB
1 stop23h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/7R7 359
Sun 12/107:30JNB - FIH
2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/100:20FIH - JNB
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7R7 538
Fri 18/75:30JNB - FIH
Nonstop4h 25mASKY
Thu 24/718:45FIH - JNB
Nonstop4h 20mASKY
Deal found 13/7R7 896
Thu 31/720:40JNB - FIH
1 stop10h 50mUganda Airlines
Thu 7/89:45FIH - JNB
1 stop8h 55mUganda Airlines
Deal found 14/7R8 218

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Locate flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 15 July 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

9:25-12:05

Nonstop2h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sat 30/8

13:05-15:45

Nonstop2h 40m

R7 162

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 10/8

13:55-16:25

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 233

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

1:25-9:10

1 stop8h 45m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sun 3/8

10:10-10:55

1 stop23h 45m

R7 359

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

7:30-23:25

2 stops40h 55m

Kinshasa N'djili

Mon 27/10

0:20-14:40

2 stops13h 20m

R7 538

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

20:40-6:30

1 stop10h 50m

Kinshasa N'djili

Thu 7/8

9:45-19:40

1 stop8h 55m

R8 218

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

9:25-12:05

Nonstop2h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 4/9

9:50-15:50

2 stops30h 00m

R8 307

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

22:50-12:10

1 stop14h 20m

Kinshasa N'djili

Wed 6/8

0:55-13:05

1 stop11h 10m

R8 361

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

21:00-23:50

Nonstop3h 50m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sat 6/9

0:50-5:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 397

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

1:25-8:50

1 stop7h 25m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 4/9

9:50-0:25

2 stops14h 35m

R8 666

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

14:15-13:55

2 stops23h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 3/9

15:05-13:15

1 stop22h 10m

R10 152

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

How long is the flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Democratic Republic of the Congo takes 3 hours 27 minutes. Flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Democratic Republic of the Congo should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Democratic Republic of the Congo are South African, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

South African
South African
From R144
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R297
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R373
Airlink
Airlink
From R388

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Democratic Republic of the Congo are South African, Ethiopian Air and TAAG.

Rainfall in Democratic Republic of the Congo by month

Plan your trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Democratic Republic of the Congo ranges from 0.0 - 230.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 230.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Democratic Republic of the Congo by month

Plan your trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last few years. This data was updated on 15 July 2025.
The most popular places in Democratic Republic of the Congo to fly to are Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Goma.

Reviews of airlines servicing Democratic Republic of the Congo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Reviews last updated 15 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, South African, andQatar Airways to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 603 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
ASKY
7,3
Good
56 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
790 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FAQs about flying to Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Democratic Republic of the Congo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    Lubumbashi Luano is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Democratic Republic of the Congo. One-way flights to Lubumbashi Luano typically cost R3 522, while return flights cost around R6 594.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Kinshasa N'djili have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kinshasa N'djili can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kinshasa N'djili?

    Yes. Kinshasa N'djili has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Ndombe is the closest property to Kinshasa N'djili (3,2 km away from Kinshasa N'djili).

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