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 Air Côte d’Ivoire (R3 560), ASKY (R3 742), and Ethiopian Air (R3 907).

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

To save on the cost of your flight from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo, book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 24% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R7 046 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R7 101.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Flights from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo lean towards being more expensive in April. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at R5 111.

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

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R9 405+ Flights from South Africa to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Round-trip from	R7 065
One-way from	R3 560
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R6 681
Good round-trip deal	R7 046 or less
Good one-way deal	R3 588 or less

Kenya Airways
7/6-15/6
2 total stops
32h 40m total
South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Air Côte d’Ivoire
22/5
Nonstop
4h 35m total
South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Fri 27/69:25JNB - FBM

Nonstop2h 40mSouth African

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Deal found 13/5R7 010

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Deal found 12/5R7 065

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Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 4/714:15FBM - JNB

1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R8 470

Tue 13/55:45JNB - FIH

Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/519:20FIH - JNB

Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R8 835

Tue 13/57:35JNB - FIH

1 stop29h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 19/50:55FIH - JNB

1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/5R9 438

Fri 27/622:50JNB - FBM

2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 3/72:20FBM - JNB

1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/5R13 034

Mon 19/520:25JNB - FIH

3 stops57h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 23/519:35FIH - JNB

3 stops38h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/5R40 179

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1 stop8h 55mKenya Airways

Sun 15/610:10FIH - JNB

1 stop23h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/5R7 065

Fri 27/622:50JNB - FIH

1 stop14h 20mEthiopian Air

Thu 3/70:55FIH - JNB

1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/5R9 730

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Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

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Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R8 835

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1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/5R9 438

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Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R9 073

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1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/5R10 588

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3 stops38h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/5R40 179

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1 stop8h 55mKenya Airways

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1 stop23h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/5R7 065

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Nonstop2h 40mSouth African

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Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R8 470

Fri 27/622:50JNB - FBM

2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 3/72:20FBM - JNB

1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/5R13 034

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Thu 22/55:45JNB - FIH

Nonstop4h 35mAir Côte d’Ivoire

Deal found 12/5R3 560

Wed 21/54:00JNB - FIH

Nonstop4h 30mASKY

Deal found 12/5R3 742

Thu 22/522:50JNB - FIH

1 stop14h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/5R3 907

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Nonstop2h 30mAirlink

Deal found 12/5R4 180

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2 stops14h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/5R4 838

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1 stop8h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/5R5 057

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2 stops23h 40mAir Tanzania

Deal found 12/5R5 878

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3 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R5 896

Fri 30/54:00JNB - FBM

1 stop15h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/5R6 061

Sat 24/55:45JNB - FBM

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 10/69:25JNB - FBM

Nonstop2h 40mSouth African

Deal found 12/5R9 967

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Fri 27/6

9:25-12:05

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Lubumbashi Luano

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13:05-15:45

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1:15-9:10

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Kinshasa N'djili

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10:10-10:55

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R7 065

JohannesburgLubumbashi

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JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/6

9:25-12:05

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Lubumbashi Luano

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14:15-0:15

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R8 470

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/6

22:50-12:10

1 stop14h 20m

Kinshasa N'djili

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0:55-20:10

1 stop18h 15m

R9 730

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/6

22:50-19:30

2 stops20h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Thu 3/7

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R13 034

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

5:45-9:20

Nonstop4h 35m

R3 560

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

4:00-7:30

Nonstop4h 30m

R3 742

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

22:50-12:10

1 stop14h 20m

R3 907

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R4 180

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

1:15-15:15

2 stops14h 00m

R4 838

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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?

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.

Rainfall in Democratic Republic of the Congo by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Democratic Republic of the Congo ranges from 0.0 - 230.0 inches 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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Democratic Republic of the Congo

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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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

67 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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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

53 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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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

7,5

Good

33 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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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

775 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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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

Air Côte d’Ivoire

7,0

Good

30 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

67 reviews

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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

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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 Air Côte d’Ivoire (R3 560), ASKY (R3 742), and Ethiopian Air (R3 907).
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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	CheapestR2 611	AverageR9 421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 431	AverageR11 301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
TAAG	CheapestR5 727	AverageR6 208	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR5 915	AverageR9 021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air Côte d’Ivoire	CheapestR7 380	AverageR7 898	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Côte d’Ivoire flights
Airlink	CheapestR7 391	AverageR10 731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
ASKY	CheapestR7 645	AverageR7 958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search ASKY flights

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