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R3 769+ Cheap flights to Kinshasa

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Flights to Kinshasa in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kinshasa 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 19 August 2025.

Return from

R7 484

One-way from

R3 769

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R7 344
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/9-23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Kinshasa
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ASKY
  • ASKY
  • 12/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Kinshasa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R11 332 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 576 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 17/914:30JNB - FIH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/90:55FIH - JNB
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/8R7 484
Sat 20/1212:05JNB - FIH
1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 30/1214:20FIH - JNB
1 stop9h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/8R7 590
Fri 3/107:30JNB - FIH
2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/100:25FIH - JNB
2 stops13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8R7 625
Wed 17/95:30JNB - FIH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/90:55FIH - JNB
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8R7 749
Wed 17/91:25JNB - FIH
1 stop8h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 20/910:10FIH - JNB
1 stop23h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/8R7 819
Wed 1/101:25JNB - FIH
1 stop8h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 9/1010:10FIH - JNB
1 stop28h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/8R7 872
Tue 16/914:30JNB - FIH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/913:25FIH - JNB
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R8 101
Thu 2/108:20JNB - FIH
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1018:45FIH - JNB
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8R8 118
Sat 27/912:10JNB - FIH
1 stop22h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 11/1010:10FIH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/8R8 136
Thu 18/914:30JNB - FIH
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/918:45FIH - JNB
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8R8 242
Wed 17/921:00JNB - FIH
Nonstop3h 50mSouth African
Tue 23/90:50FIH - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mSouth African
Deal found 16/8R8 259

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

14:30-0:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kinshasa N'djili

Tue 23/9

0:55-13:05

1 stop11h 10m

R7 484

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

12:05-13:15

1 stop26h 10m

Kinshasa N'djili

Tue 30/12

14:20-0:25

1 stop9h 05m

R7 590

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

1:25-9:10

1 stop8h 45m

Kinshasa N'djili

Tue 23/9

10:10-15:50

1 stop28h 40m

R7 590

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

1:25-9:10

1 stop8h 45m

Kinshasa N'djili

Thu 9/10

10:10-0:25

1 stop13h 15m

R7 590

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

7:30-23:25

2 stops40h 55m

Kinshasa N'djili

Thu 9/10

0:25-14:40

2 stops13h 15m

R7 625

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

5:30-8:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

Tue 23/9

0:55-13:05

1 stop11h 10m

R7 749

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

1:25-9:10

1 stop8h 45m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sat 20/9

10:10-10:55

1 stop23h 45m

R7 819

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

14:30-0:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kinshasa N'djili

Tue 23/9

13:25-3:55

1 stop13h 30m

R8 101

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

5:30-8:55

Nonstop4h 25m

R3 769

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

5:30-8:55

Nonstop4h 25m

R4 543

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Best time to book a flight to Kinshasa

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When is the best time to book a flight to Kinshasa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kinshasa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Kinshasa?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa takes 3 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa?

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

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kinshasa?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kinshasa are Ethiopian Air, South African and Kenya Airways.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R296
South African
South African
From R408
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R379
Air Côte d’Ivoire
Air Côte d’Ivoire
From R401

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kinshasa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kinshasa are Ethiopian Air, TAAG and Uganda Airlines.

Rainfall in Kinshasa by month

Plan your trip to Kinshasa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Kinshasa by month

Plan your trip to Kinshasa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kinshasa, 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 Kinshasa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kinshasa. 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 Kinshasa. Reviews last updated 19 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown South African, ASKY, andEthiopian Air to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
ASKY
7,5
Good
61 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
835 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
276 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Air Côte d’Ivoire
6,9
Okay
33 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

FAQs about flying to Kinshasa

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kinshasa?

    Booking a flight to Kinshasa N'djili (FIH) is your only option if you intend on flying to Kinshasa. It is only a 17,7 km journey from N'djili to Kinshasa’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kinshasa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kinshasa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kinshasa?

    Kinshasa N'djili is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kinshasa. One-way flights to Kinshasa N'djili typically cost R3 574, while return flights cost around R6 364.

  • How much is a return flight to Kinshasa?

    A return flight to Kinshasa will typically cost around R1 164, however they can be found for as little as R361.

  • 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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