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Cheap flights from South Africa to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from R3 411

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FIH
Sep 2 — Sep 91
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo flight deals. Data was last updated 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 822

One-way from

R3 411

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R7 794

Good round-trip deal

R6 903 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 625 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 12/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo
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South African
  • South African
  • 11/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R10 346 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 496 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 August 2025.

Sun 12/109:25JNB - FBM
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Sun 19/1013:05FBM - JNB
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Deal found 28/8R6 822
Sat 6/99:25JNB - FBM
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Sat 20/1214:20FBM - JNB
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Deal found 27/8R6 858
Sat 6/99:25JNB - FBM
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Sat 27/913:05FBM - JNB
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Deal found 28/8R6 875
Fri 5/99:25JNB - FBM
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Fri 26/913:05FBM - JNB
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Deal found 26/8R6 893
Sat 6/910:40JNB - FBM
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Sat 20/1213:55FBM - JNB
Nonstop2h 40mAirlink
Deal found 27/8R6 946
Tue 2/910:40JNB - FBM
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Thu 9/1013:55FBM - JNB
Nonstop2h 40mAirlink
Deal found 28/8R7 335
Fri 26/95:30JNB - FIH
Nonstop4h 25mASKY
Thu 2/1018:45FIH - JNB
Nonstop4h 20mASKY
Deal found 26/8R7 600
Sat 20/1212:05JNB - FIH
1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 30/1214:20FIH - JNB
1 stop19h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/8R7 618
Sat 11/1017:00JNB - FIH
1 stop17h 10mKenya Airways
Sat 18/1010:10FIH - JNB
1 stop23h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/8R7 635
Wed 10/914:30JNB - FIH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 17/913:25FIH - JNB
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8R7 671
Fri 26/912:10JNB - FIH
1 stop22h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 2/1010:10FIH - JNB
1 stop28h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/8R7 688
Wed 3/95:30JNB - FIH
Nonstop4h 25mASKY
Thu 11/918:45FIH - JNB
Nonstop4h 20mASKY
Deal found 27/8R7 706

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to the Democratic Republic of the Congo that are best for you.

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JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

9:25-12:05

Nonstop2h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 19/10

13:05-15:45

Nonstop2h 40m

R6 822

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

9:25-12:05

Nonstop2h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sat 1/11

14:20-17:00

Nonstop2h 40m

R6 858

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

9:25-12:05

Nonstop2h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Sat 18/10

13:05-15:45

Nonstop2h 40m

R6 858

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

5:30-8:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

Thu 2/10

18:45-0:05

Nonstop4h 20m

R7 600

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

12:05-13:15

1 stop26h 10m

Kinshasa N'djili

Tue 30/12

14:20-15:50

1 stop24h 30m

R7 600

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

17:00-9:10

1 stop17h 10m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sat 18/10

10:10-10:55

1 stop23h 45m

R7 635

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

14:30-0:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kinshasa N'djili

Wed 17/9

13:25-3:55

1 stop13h 30m

R7 671

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

12:10-9:10

1 stop22h 00m

Kinshasa N'djili

Thu 2/10

10:10-15:50

1 stop28h 40m

R7 688

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

5:30-8:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

Wed 1/10

0:55-13:05

1 stop11h 10m

R7 706

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 26/2

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

R7 883

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo (average of R314). Flying from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R410). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CD?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo as you normally would.

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 28 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, South African, andASKY from South Africa 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
75 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
75 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
43 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
7,5
Good
68 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
846 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
280 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    South African, ASKY, and Kenya Airways can get you from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo in just under 2h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 30m. There are 1617 km between South Africa and Democratic Republic of the Congo. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo are South African (R3 411), Ethiopian Air (R4 083), and ASKY (R4 419).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo (average of R314). Flying from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R410). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR2 558AverageR9 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 224AverageR10 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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TAAGCheapestR5 567AverageR6 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR6 643AverageR7 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 722AverageR9 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR6 861AverageR9 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR7 088AverageR7 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ASKYCheapestR7 435AverageR7 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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