Can I fly direct from Kinshasa to Johannesburg?

Direct flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg are not common. Historically, only 3.7% of flights on this route were direct. When a direct option is not available, travelers typically encounter flights with two or more stopovers. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Kinshasa to Johannesburg typically takes about 3 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 2776 kilometers. However, if your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to approximately 11 hours and 30 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do cheap flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg have been classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. While specific frequencies vary, the overall trend indicates consistent availability of more affordable options across the trailing 30 days.

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Kinshasa to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Kinshasa to Johannesburg, including connections, takes about 31h 23m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights involve at least one stopover.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg, fares are typically $736–$1275, with a median of $977. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg is often during March, with a median fare of $388. Other cost-effective months include October and November, both showing median fares of $399.

Most itineraries for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg connect at least once. Only 3.7% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning that most travelers will experience 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

The route between Kinshasa and Johannesburg covers a distance of 2776 km, classifying it as a medium-haul journey. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, often with layovers.

How much is a round trip from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Regular price: $502 - $594

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg.

The regular price range for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg is typically between 502 USD and 594 USD. Currently, the lowest deal found is 356 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 24.

now $356

Low $502

High $594

The cheapest time to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from FIH to JNB is March, with a median price of $388. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1022. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $388

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,022

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$719

$368

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$627

$370

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$632

$395

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$672

$395

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$599

$366

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$629

$367

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$766 → $392

49%

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

$691 → $377

45%

7 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 2

$691 → $381

45%

2 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 2

$689 → $382

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Kinshasa - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Kinshasa to Johannesburg are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March, October, and November offer the lowest median prices

Historically, March ($388), October ($399), and November ($399) have the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 31h 23m

The median flight time from Kinshasa to Johannesburg is 31 hours and 23 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 96.3% of recent flight options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines is an available carrier offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg are frequently available.

Kinshasa main airports to depart from

N djili (FIH)

Cheapest

N djili Airport (FIH) is a good option for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg.

📍 ~15 km from Kinshasa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$425

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Fly into O. R. Tambo International for direct access to Johannesburg and surrounding areas.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$425

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~480 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$496

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From FIH

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Oct 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,539

$1,297

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Business Class

From FIH

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Oct 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

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$1,540

$1,298

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Business Class

From FIH

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Oct 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,534

$1,298

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Business Class

From FIH

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Oct 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,529

$1,298

Save $231

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Business Class

From FIH

Elite

Nov 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,499

$1,298

Save $201

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Business Class

From FIH

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Oct 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,534

$1,298

Save $236

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Business Class

From FIH

Elite

Oct 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,541

$1,298

Save $243

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Business Class

From FIH

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Nov 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,504

$1,298

Save $206

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Business Class

From FIH

Elite

Oct 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,534

$1,298

Save $236

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Business Class

From FIH

Elite

Oct 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,530

$1,298

Save $232

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

From FIH

Elite

Oct 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$1,524

$1,299

Save $225

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

From FIH

Elite

Nov 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

71% AI deal score

$1,453

$1,298

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TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the best time to book flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg is typically 60 or more days before departure. During the trailing 90 days, flights booked in this window had an average price of $709. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $934. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price was $1144, indicating that planning further in advance can lead to more favorable pricing.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Kinshasa to Johannesburg is considered to be $736 or less. The median price for this route was $977. Prices can go higher, with 75% of flights costing $1275 or less. Aiming for a price below the median can help secure a more economical journey.

Historically, March, October, and November have offered some of the cheapest flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg. In March, the median price was $388, while October and November both saw median prices of $399. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $977 for this route. Travelers looking for more affordable options may consider planning their trips during these months.

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Kinshasa to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Regular price: $502 - $594

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg.

now $356

Low $502

High $594

The cheapest time to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from FIH to JNB is March, with a median price of $388. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1022. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $388

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,022

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$719

$368

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$627

$370

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$632

$395

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$672

$395

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$599

$366

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FIH - Johannesburg

Kinshasa (FIH) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$629

$367

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$766 → $392

49%

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

$691 → $377

45%

7 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 2

$691 → $381

45%

2 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 2

$689 → $382

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Kinshasa - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Kinshasa to Johannesburg are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March, October, and November offer the lowest median prices

Historically, March ($388), October ($399), and November ($399) have the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 31h 23m

The median flight time from Kinshasa to Johannesburg is 31 hours and 23 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 96.3% of recent flight options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines is an available carrier offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg are frequently available.

Kinshasa main airports to depart from

N djili (FIH)

Cheapest

N djili Airport (FIH) is a good option for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg.

📍 ~15 km from Kinshasa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$425

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Fly into O. R. Tambo International for direct access to Johannesburg and surrounding areas.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$425

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

Johannesburg, South Africa

71% AI deal score

$1,453

$1,298

Save $155

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Kinshasa to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Kinshasa - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

March, October, and November offer the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 31h 23m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Kinshasa main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

When is the best time to book flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg?

How much should a flight from Kinshasa to Johannesburg cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg?

Can I fly direct from Kinshasa to Johannesburg?

How long does it take to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg?

How often do cheap flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg come up?

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More routes from Kinshasa

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Kinshasa to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kinshasa to Johannesburg

Kinshasa - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

March, October, and November offer the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 31h 23m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Kinshasa main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 27

Oct 25

Oct 27

Oct 25

Nov 17

Oct 23

Oct 30

Nov 20

Oct 25

Oct 30

Oct 23

Nov 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

When is the best time to book flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg?

How much should a flight from Kinshasa to Johannesburg cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg?