How long is the flight from South Africa to Kinshasa?

Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air can get you from South Africa to Kinshasa in just under 4h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 45m. There are 2773 km between South Africa and Kinshasa. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Kinshasa one-way?

R2 345 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Tanzania. You may also be able to find cheap deals on TAAG and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R2 704 and R2 781, respectively.

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

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).

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 113. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kinshasa N'djili) can be booked for R8 221 on average, our data indicates R9 918 when flying from South Africa to Kinshasa.

What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Kinshasa?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Kinshasa are Emirates (100%), South African (80%) and Air Senegal (77%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Kinshasa?

The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Kinshasa are South African, Ethiopian Air and TAAG. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kinshasa from South Africa?

If you book a flight to Kinshasa from South Africa, 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.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kinshasa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Kinshasa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

R3 198+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Kinshasa

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kinshasa

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Direct

Last-minute

One-way

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kinshasa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Kinshasa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2026.

Mon 12/1016:40 -

1 stop9h 05m

Sun 18/103:30 -

1 stop8h 15m

Deal found 27/8R7 769

Sat 5/917:00 -

1 stop17h 10m

Sat 12/910:10 -

1 stop28h 40m

Deal found 30/8R7 801

Mon 12/101:15 -

1 stop10h 20m

Tue 20/1011:35 -

1 stop22h 20m

Deal found 29/8R7 963

Sun 11/1017:00 -

1 stop17h 10m

Sun 18/1010:10 -

1 stop28h 40m

Deal found 27/8R8 011

Sun 13/1217:00 -

1 stop17h 00m

Sun 3/110:00 -

1 stop13h 25m

Deal found 31/8R8 028

Sat 29/81:15 -

1 stop8h 55m

Sat 5/910:10 -

1 stop13h 05m

Deal found 29/8R8 124

Wed 11/1117:40 -

2 stops32h 05m

Sat 14/111:45 -

2 stops25h 30m

Deal found 31/8R8 205

Sun 11/105:00 -

Nonstop4h 25m

Sun 18/1018:45 -

Nonstop4h 20m

Deal found 29/8R8 221

Sun 11/1020:35 -

2 stops29h 10m

Sat 17/101:45 -

2 stops11h 55m

Deal found 27/8R8 334

Fri 2/1020:35 -

2 stops29h 10m

Thu 8/101:45 -

2 stops11h 55m

Deal found 28/8R8 351

Wed 11/115:00 -

Nonstop4h 25m

Sun 15/1118:45 -

Nonstop4h 20m

Deal found 31/8R8 415

Find flight deals from South Africa to Kinshasa

Round-trip from	R7 769
One-way from	R3 198
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R8 415
Good round-trip deal	R8 251 or less
Good one-way deal	R4 865 or less

Uganda Airlines
12/10-18/10
2 total stops
17h 20m total
South Africa to Kinshasa

Search Deals

TAAG
31/12
1 total stop
9h 05m total
South Africa to Kinshasa

Search Deals

High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 278 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Kinshasa N'djili.

Search Deals

Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Kinshasa N'djili.

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kinshasa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FIH Kinshasa N'djili

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

16:40-0:45

1 stop9h 05m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sun 18/10

3:30-12:45

1 stop8h 15m

R7 882

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FIH Kinshasa N'djili

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

17:00-9:10

1 stop17h 10m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sun 18/10

10:10-15:50

1 stop28h 40m

R8 011

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FIH Kinshasa N'djili

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

17:00-9:00

1 stop17h 00m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sun 3/1

10:00-0:25

1 stop13h 25m

R8 028

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FIH Kinshasa N'djili

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

5:00-8:25

Nonstop4h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sun 15/11

18:45-0:05

Nonstop4h 20m

R8 415

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FIH Kinshasa N'djili

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

5:00-8:25

Nonstop4h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sat 31/10

18:45-0:05

Nonstop4h 20m

R8 447

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FIH Kinshasa N'djili

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

5:00-8:25

Nonstop4h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sun 18/10

18:45-0:05

Nonstop4h 20m

R8 447

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FIH Kinshasa N'djili

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

21:00-23:50

Nonstop3h 50m

Kinshasa N'djili

Tue 20/10

0:50-5:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 609

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FIH Kinshasa N'djili

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

10:00-2:30

3 stops17h 30m

Kinshasa N'djili

Tue 20/10

10:30-2:00

1 stop14h 30m

R9 110

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FIH Kinshasa N'djili

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

5:00-8:25

Nonstop4h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

Thu 24/9

1:45-14:40

2 stops11h 55m

R9 207

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - FIH Kinshasa N'djili

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:00-9:00

1 stop17h 00m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sat 14/11

1:45-14:40

2 stops11h 55m

R9 627

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/8

Showing 1-10 of 23 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Kinshasa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kinshasa from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

JNB-FIH

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Kinshasa

ZA0-FIH

JNB-FIH

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kinshasa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kinshasa (average of R7 688). Flying from South Africa to Kinshasa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R8 464). 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 FIH?

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

How often are flights from South Africa to Kinshasa delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa to Kinshasa flights?

Over the past year, ASKY have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Kinshasa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kinshasa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with ASKY,South African, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to Kinshasa. 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.

ASKY

7,7

Good

61 reviews

Check prices

ASKY

7,7

Good

61 reviews

ASKY

7,7

Good

61 reviews

Check prices

South African

7,6

Good

64 reviews

ASKY

7,7

Good

61 reviews

Check prices

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 035 reviews

ASKY

7,7

Good

61 reviews

Check prices

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

326 reviews

ASKY

7,7

Good

61 reviews

Check prices

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kinshasa from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Kinshasa from South Africa, 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.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Kinshasa?
Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air can get you from South Africa to Kinshasa in just under 4h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 45m. There are 2773 km between South Africa and Kinshasa. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Kinshasa one-way?
R2 345 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Tanzania. You may also be able to find cheap deals on TAAG and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R2 704 and R2 781, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Kinshasa?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Kinshasa are Emirates (100%), South African (80%) and Air Senegal (77%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 113. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kinshasa N'djili) can be booked for R8 221 on average, our data indicates R9 918 when flying from South Africa to Kinshasa.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kinshasa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Kinshasa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Kinshasa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Kinshasa?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kinshasa (average of R7 688). Flying from South Africa to Kinshasa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R8 464). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Direct flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flights by cabin class

Kinshasa flight routes

Other flight options

Popular flights

Alternative routes for South Africa to Kinshasa

OR Tambo to Lubumbashi flights

OR Tambo to Kinshasa flights

Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Kinshasa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR3 957	AverageR8 703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
ASKY	CheapestR4 978	AverageR7 480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search ASKY flights
TAAG	CheapestR5 335	AverageR6 234	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR6 574	AverageR7 382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
South African	CheapestR6 701	AverageR9 371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from South Africa to Kinshasa. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Kinshasa?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Kinshasa from South Africa.

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Kinshasa with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from South Africa to Kinshasa flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Kinshasa become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from South Africa to Kinshasa and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from South Africa to Kinshasa from R3 198

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 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kinshasa

Cheapest flights from South Africa to KinshasaExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Kinshasa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Kinshasa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to KinshasaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Kinshasa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 August 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Kinshasa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 August 2026.

Direct flights from South Africa to KinshasaExplore direct flight options from South Africa to Kinshasa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 August 2026.

Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Kinshasa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to KinshasaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Kinshasa. Data last updated 31 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Kinshasa. Data last updated 31 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from South Africa to KinshasaSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to Kinshasa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Kinshasa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.

Find flight deals from South Africa to Kinshasa

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Good one-way deal

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kinshasa that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Kinshasa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kinshasa from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kinshasa?

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 31 August 2026.

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

How often are flights from South Africa to Kinshasa delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa to Kinshasa flights?

Over the past year, ASKY have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Kinshasa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kinshasa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with ASKY,South African, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to Kinshasa. 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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kinshasa from South Africa?

How long is the flight from South Africa to Kinshasa?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Kinshasa one-way?

What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Kinshasa?

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kinshasa that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kinshasa?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for South Africa to Kinshasa

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Kinshasa by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Search flights from South Africa to Kinshasa by cabin class

Find flights from South Africa to Kinshasa, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Other flights to Kinshasa

Explore flights to Kinshasa departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 31 August 2026.

South Africa and Kinshasa flights

Browse other South Africa and Kinshasa flight options. Last updated on 31 August 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Kinshasa

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Kinshasa?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Kinshasa?

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Kinshasa with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Kinshasa become cheaper?

100% Free

Book With Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kinshasa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Kinshasa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to Kinshasa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Kinshasa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 August 2026.

Direct flights from South Africa to Kinshasa
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Kinshasa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Kinshasa
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Kinshasa. Data last updated 31 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from South Africa to Kinshasa
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Kinshasa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.