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Today’s best flight deals from Lusaka to Kinshasa

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August 1 - August 8

Cheapest
Best

LUN - Kinshasa

$580

$581

Round trip

July 18 - July 25

LUN - Kinshasa

$533

$610

Round trip

August 24 - August 31

LUN - Kinshasa

$582

$637

Round trip

July 5 - July 12

LUN - Kinshasa

$543

$670

Round trip

October 4 - October 18

LUN - Kinshasa

$554

$698

Round trip

June 29 - June 30

LUN - Kinshasa

$581

$747

Round trip

July 1 - July 2

LUN - Kinshasa

$568

$747

Round trip

August 14 - August 18

LUN - Kinshasa

$592

$758

Round trip

August 10 - August 17

LUN - Kinshasa

$580

$771

Round trip

June 27 - July 2

Earliest

LUN - Kinshasa

$568

$777

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa cover a distance of 1872 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa are typically $610–$751, with a median of $664. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. Zero percent of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require careful timing.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa, September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $587. Following closely, December offers a median fare of $632, and May presents a median of $644. These months represent the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.
Most itineraries for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa connect at least once, as zero percent of recent fares were non-stop. When a connection is involved, the typical number of stopovers is one. This indicates that travelers should expect to make at least one stop on their journey.
A typical journey from Lusaka to Kinshasa takes approximately 12h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, accounting for layovers.

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Regular price: $487 - $649

Prices for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 487 USD and 649 USD. The current lowest deal is 580 USD with Kenya Airways, for travel from Aug 1 to Aug 8.

now $580

Low $487

High $649

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa

The cheapest month to fly from LUN to FIH is September, with a median price of $587. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $771. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $587

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $771

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Direct flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

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Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Qatar Airways

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Qatar Airways

$627

$4,412

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Qatar Airways

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Qatar Airways

$632

$4,873

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Qatar Airways

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Qatar Airways

$552

$4,989

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Qatar Airways

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Qatar Airways

$554

$2,525

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Qatar Airways

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Qatar Airways

$627

$2,529

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Qatar Airways

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Qatar Airways

$571

$2,460

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

$580  →  $581

0%

7 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 31

$582  →  $637

9%

7 nights

Jul 18 - Jul 25

$533  →  $610

14%

7 nights

Jul 5 - Jul 12

$543  →  $670

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Lusaka - Kinshasa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Lusaka to Kinshasa are near the typical level of $664.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa, with a median price of $587.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 12h 55m with 1 stop

Flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa typically take 12h 55m, with 1 stop due to no direct flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals from multiple airlines

This route sees frequent deals, with multiple airlines offering connecting flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers frequent deals

Kenya Airways historically offers the most deals for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa.

🎯 Booking tip

Book connecting flights

Consider connecting flights as direct options are not available for Lusaka to Kinshasa.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN) is the cheapest option for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa.

📍 ~20 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$580

Kinshasa main airports to arrive at

N djili (FIH)

Cheapest

N djili Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa.

📍 ~15 km from Kinshasa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$580

Airports nearby Kinshasa used as alternative

Maya-Maya (BZV)

Maya-Maya (BZV) is a geographically close alternative, often serving as a primary backup for Kinshasa.

📍 ~10 km from Kinshasa (requires crossing the Congo River via ferry or boat).

💸 Flights from ~$1300

Quatro de Fevereiro (LAD)

Quatro de Fevereiro (LAD) is a major international gateway with extensive long-haul flights in neighboring Angola.

📍 ~550 km from Kinshasa (requires international travel and Angolan visa).

💸 Flights from ~$785

Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto Angola International Airport (NBJ)

Cheapest

Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto Angola International Airport (NBJ) is a new, high-capacity international facility in the region.

📍 ~570 km from Kinshasa (requires significant overland or regional flight travel).

💸 Flights from ~$762

Pointe Noire (PNR)

Pointe Noire (PNR) offers regional and some European routes as a reliable alternative within the Republic of the Congo.

📍 ~400 km from Kinshasa.

💸 Flights from ~$1836

Cabinda (CAB)

Cabinda (CAB) is a regional alternative in the Angolan enclave, useful for specific regional connections.

📍 ~400 km from Kinshasa.

💸 Flights from ~$1905

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$2,567

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$2,621

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across different airlines and booking platforms. Looking into flights with layovers may also present cheaper options than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance often provides better prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good deal. Mid-week bookings are sometimes associated with lower prices compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.