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Cheap flights from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa from R3 637

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FIH — JNB
Apr 13 — Apr 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Wed 18/312:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Thu 26/39:25
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Deal found 12/3R6 416
Wed 6/513:30
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 17/517:30
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/3R6 534
Mon 16/312:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Fri 20/39:25
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Deal found 9/3R6 568
Mon 16/312:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Tue 31/39:30
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Deal found 10/3R6 618
Sun 22/312:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Thu 26/39:25
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Deal found 14/3R6 669
Mon 31/80:20
FIH
-
JNB
2 stops13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/95:45
JNB
-
FIH
Nonstop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3R6 702
Wed 15/714:20
FIH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Air Tanzania
Sat 15/814:15
JNB
-
FIH
1 stop22h 35m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 11/3R6 770
Fri 27/313:30
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 29/317:30
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R6 770
Mon 8/614:20
FIH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Air Tanzania
Sun 28/614:15
JNB
-
FIH
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 12/3R6 803
Wed 18/314:20
FIH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Air Tanzania
Thu 26/314:15
JNB
-
FIH
2 stops22h 35m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 14/3R6 820
Sun 22/312:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Wed 29/49:30
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Deal found 13/3R6 820
Thu 19/312:55
FBM
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Sat 18/49:30
JNB
-
FBM
Nonstop2h 40m
South African
Deal found 11/3R6 837

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

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 14 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 534

One-way from

R3 637

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R8 016

Good round-trip deal

R6 414 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 955 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/5-17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa
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Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 55m total
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R3 036 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 578 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LubumbashiJohannesburg

FBM - JNB

FBMJNB

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 17/6

13:30-16:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

17:30-20:20

Nonstop2h 50m

R7 039
Fastest return journey

LubumbashiJohannesburg

FBM - JNB

FBMJNB

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 17/6

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 073

LubumbashiJohannesburg

FBM - JNB

FBMJNB

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 19/4

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 090

LubumbashiJohannesburg

FBM - JNB

FBMJNB

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 27/4

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 090

LubumbashiJohannesburg

FBM - JNB

FBMJNB

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 4/5

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 090

LubumbashiJohannesburg

FBM - JNB

FBMJNB

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 15/6

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 090

LubumbashiJohannesburg

FBM - JNB

FBMJNB

Lubumbashi Luano

Sat 27/6

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 090

LubumbashiJohannesburg

FBM - JNB

FBMJNB

Lubumbashi Luano

Sun 12/4

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 090

LubumbashiJohannesburg

FBM - JNB

FBMJNB

Lubumbashi Luano

Mon 30/3

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 309

LubumbashiJohannesburg

FBM - JNB

FBMJNB

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 31/3

13:55-16:35

Nonstop2h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

R7 527

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

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa (average of R4 749). Flying from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R6 736). 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 CD to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 March 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How often are flights from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 14 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa, such as Airlink,ASKY, andSouth African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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
8,4
Very Good
83 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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
8,4
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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
58 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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
6,7
Okay
296 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa. 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa?

    A quick flight from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa can take about 2h 40m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 073. The distance from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa is about 1617 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is South African, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 350. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAAG and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa (average of R4 749). Flying from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R6 736). 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa. 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 14 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ASKYCheapestR3 707AverageR8 507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR4 195AverageR8 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR4 495AverageR8 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR5 526AverageR10 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 614AverageR7 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR5 965AverageR9 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 812AverageR11 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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