Are direct flights from Harare to Kinshasa always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be significantly more affordable. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Harare to Kinshasa flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices for airfare can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or specific dates. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in notable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Harare to Kinshasa flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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Harare to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Kinshasa

For cheap flights from Harare to Kinshasa, fares typically range from $515–$676, with a median of $592. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, making it worthwhile to monitor prices regularly.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Harare to Kinshasa? The data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $399. Following November, July offers a median fare of $562, and June presents a median of $567, making these months generally more economical for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Harare to Kinshasa connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Harare to Kinshasa? A typical journey from Harare to Kinshasa, including connections, takes approximately 13h 30m. This duration reflects the common itineraries available, which often involve multiple stopovers.

The route from Harare to Kinshasa covers a distance of 2,273 kilometers. This falls into the category of a medium-haul flight, indicating a journey that is longer than short regional trips but shorter than intercontinental travel.

How much is a round trip from Harare to Kinshasa

Regular price: $408 - $935

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

The regular price range for this route is $408-$935. The current lowest deal is $636 with South African Airways, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 31.

now $636

Low $408

High $935

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Kinshasa

The cheapest month to fly from HRE to FIH is November, with a median price of $399. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $843. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $399

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $843

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Harare to Kinshasa

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

South African Airways

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Kinshasa

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$591

$1,066

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$670

$1,078

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Safair, Ethiopian Airlines

$636

$887

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$591

$975

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$585

$890

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$662

$895

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

$545 → $636

17%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$662 → $753

14%

2 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 4

$544 → $655

20%

2 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 1

$522 → $649

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Kinshasa

Harare - Kinshasa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Harare to Kinshasa are above the typical level at $636.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $399

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Kinshasa, with a median price of $399.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 13h 30m

Flights from Harare to Kinshasa typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 13h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

This route frequently has deals on connecting flights, with 4% good prices recently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers 44 deals

Ethiopian Airlines has offered 44 deals for flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 4% of the time

Historically, 4% of recent fares from Harare to Kinshasa were considered good prices.

Harare main airports to depart from

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International Airport offers flights to Kinshasa, providing a direct option for your journey.

📍 ~13 km from Harare (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$652

Kinshasa main airports to arrive at

N djili (FIH)

Cheapest

N djili Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Kinshasa from Harare.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$652

Airports nearby Kinshasa used as alternative

Maya-Maya (BZV)

This airport is the closest international alternative, located just across the Congo River from Kinshasa.

📍 ~10 km from Kinshasa (requires international border crossing and ferry/boat transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1,205

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From HRE

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Sep 24

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

67% AI deal score

$2,187

$1,942

Save $245

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

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Sep 28

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

67% AI deal score

$2,205

$1,951

Save $254

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

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Oct 12

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

50% AI deal score

$1,975

$1,951

Save $24

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 24

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

49% AI deal score

$2,305

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

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Dec 16

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,432

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

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Sep 24

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,305

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

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Sep 24

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,305

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

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Sep 24

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,305

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

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Sep 21

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,398

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 21

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,398

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 22

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$3,018

South African Airways

Business Class

From HRE

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Oct 15

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

42% AI deal score

$2,305

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance, often several weeks or months before your intended travel date, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may be beneficial. Mid-week bookings can also occasionally offer better rates.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover alternative flight options or better prices. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could make it a worthwhile consideration. Always check ground transportation costs to and from these alternative airports.

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Harare to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Kinshasa

Most itineraries for flights from Harare to Kinshasa connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Harare to Kinshasa

Regular price: $408 - $935

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

The regular price range for this route is $408-$935. The current lowest deal is $636 with South African Airways, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 31.

now $636

Low $408

High $935

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Kinshasa

November

Cheapest

Flights from $399

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $843

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Harare to Kinshasa

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

South African Airways

Safair

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Kinshasa

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$591

$1,066

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$670

$1,078

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Safair, Ethiopian Airlines

$636

$887

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$591

$975

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$585

$890

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Kinshasa

Harare (HRE) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$662

$895

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

$545 → $636

17%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$662 → $753

14%

2 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 4

$544 → $655

20%

2 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 1

$522 → $649

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Kinshasa

Harare - Kinshasa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Harare to Kinshasa are above the typical level at $636.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $399

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Kinshasa, with a median price of $399.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 13h 30m

Flights from Harare to Kinshasa typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 13h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

This route frequently has deals on connecting flights, with 4% good prices recently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers 44 deals

Ethiopian Airlines has offered 44 deals for flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 4% of the time

Historically, 4% of recent fares from Harare to Kinshasa were considered good prices.

Harare main airports to depart from

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International Airport offers flights to Kinshasa, providing a direct option for your journey.

📍 ~13 km from Harare (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$652

Kinshasa main airports to arrive at

N djili (FIH)

Cheapest

N djili Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Kinshasa from Harare.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$652

Airports nearby Kinshasa used as alternative

Maya-Maya (BZV)

This airport is the closest international alternative, located just across the Congo River from Kinshasa.

📍 ~10 km from Kinshasa (requires international border crossing and ferry/boat transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1,205

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kinshasa

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Harare to Kinshasa.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Kinshasa

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From HRE

Elite

Sep 24

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

67% AI deal score

$2,187

$1,942

Save $245

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 28

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

67% AI deal score

$2,205

$1,951

Save $254

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Oct 12

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

50% AI deal score

$1,975

$1,951

Save $24

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 24

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

49% AI deal score

$2,305

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Dec 16

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

44% AI deal score

$2,432

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 24

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,305

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 24

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,305

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 24

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,305

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 21

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,398

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 21

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,398

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Sep 22

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$3,018

South African Airways

Business Class

From HRE

Elite

Oct 15

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

42% AI deal score

$2,305

Regional Air Lines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

Cheap Flights from Harare to Kinshasa

Today’s best flight deals from Harare to Kinshasa

Harare to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Kinshasa

How much is a round trip from Harare to Kinshasa

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Kinshasa

Direct flights from Harare to Kinshasa

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Kinshasa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Kinshasa

Harare - Kinshasa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $399

Connecting flights average 13h 30m

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Ethiopian Airlines offers 44 deals

Good prices are available 4% of the time

Harare main airports to depart from

Kinshasa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kinshasa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kinshasa

Best Elite deals to Kinshasa

Sep 24

Sep 28

Oct 12

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Dec 16

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Sep 24

Sep 24

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

How can I find cheap flights from Harare to Kinshasa?

When should I book flights from Harare to Kinshasa?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Harare to Kinshasa?

Are direct flights from Harare to Kinshasa always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Harare to Kinshasa flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Harare to Kinshasa flights?

Related routes

More routes from Harare

Flights to Kinshasa from other cities

Harare to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Kinshasa

How much is a round trip from Harare to Kinshasa

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Kinshasa

Direct flights from Harare to Kinshasa

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Kinshasa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Kinshasa

Harare - Kinshasa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $399

Connecting flights average 13h 30m

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Ethiopian Airlines offers 44 deals

Good prices are available 4% of the time

Harare main airports to depart from

Kinshasa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kinshasa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kinshasa

Best Elite deals to Kinshasa

Sep 24

Sep 28

Oct 12

Sep 24

Dec 16

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 21

Sep 21

Sep 22

Oct 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

How can I find cheap flights from Harare to Kinshasa?

When should I book flights from Harare to Kinshasa?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Harare to Kinshasa?