Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'djili are usually found in February or October, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Sunday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Kinshasa (FIH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa (average of R7 402). Flying from Johannesburg to Kinshasa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R9 085). 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 JNB to FIH?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Kinshasa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
When flying from Johannesburg to Kinshasa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Kinshasa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Kinshasa flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Kinshasa flights?
Over the past year, ASKY have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
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 26 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa, such as South African,ASKY, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kinshasa from Johannesburg?
If you book a flight to Kinshasa from Johannesburg, you will be flying to N'djili, which is the city’s only airport. Kinshasa N'djili (FIH) is located 17,7 km from the centre of Kinshasa. There are 3 flights from Johannesburg to N'djili per day from 5 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kinshasa round-trip?
Currently priced at R4 003, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg to Kinshasa and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from TAAG and ASKY - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R4 283 and R5 036, respectively. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Air Tanzania. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R2 373. Users have also found prices from R2 726 and R2 813 on TAAG and Ethiopian Air, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?
Before booking your flight to Kinshasa from Johannesburg, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: South African (82%), Emirates (80%), ASKY( 71%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 099. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kinshasa N'djili) can be booked for R7 141 on average, our data indicates R14 713 when flying from Johannesburg to Kinshasa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Kinshasa 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 Johannesburg to Kinshasa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa (average of R7 402). Flying from Johannesburg to Kinshasa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R9 085). 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.
Explore flights to Kinshasa departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 26 September 2026.
Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kinshasa
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa. 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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
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