How many flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 40.2% of flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of the flights on this route involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa covers a distance of 2776 kilometers and has a median duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes. Flights with one stopover typically have a median duration of 8 hours and 0 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can significantly extend travel time.

How often do Johannesburg to Kinshasa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Johannesburg to Kinshasa route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. This pattern was observed across a 30-day window, indicating a dynamic pricing environment for this particular route.

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Johannesburg to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Right now, 36% of recent fares for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $315–$478, with a median of $348. Currently, prices are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Kinshasa takes about 3h 50m. This median duration includes itineraries with connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical connecting journey taking 9h 35m and involving 1 stopover.

The route from Johannesburg to Kinshasa covers a distance of 2776 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a journey that is longer than a short domestic flight but shorter than a long-distance international trip.

For travelers looking for the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa, November stands out with a median fare of $229. December also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $249, followed by October at a median of $278.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Regular price: $452 - $638

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa is typically between $452 and $638. The current lowest deal is $410 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 11.

now $410

Low $452

High $638

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to FIH is November, with a median price of $229. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $705. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $229

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $705

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Kenya Airways

$489

$530

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$543

$816

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$489

$442

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$542

$487

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$487

$515

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$487

$442

One-way

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

13 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 27

$583 → $437

25%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$604 → $460

24%

3 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 11

$553 → $410

26%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$610 → $494

19%

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Johannesburg - Kinshasa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Kinshasa are above the typical level of $348.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $229 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 50m.

The median flight duration for direct flights is 3 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

40.2% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 40.2% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights.

Ethiopian Airlines provides direct flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa appear frequently.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$440

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure option for your trip from Johannesburg to Kinshasa.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$918

Kinshasa main airports to arrive at

N djili (FIH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~16 km from Kinshasa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$440

Airports nearby Kinshasa used as alternative

Maya-Maya (BZV)

Maya-Maya is the closest international airport to Kinshasa, just across the Congo River, but requires an international border crossing.

📍 ~1 km from destination city (reachable by ferry/boat)

💸 Flights from ~$925

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa is 60 or more days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $345. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $419 and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $435. For the best value, travelers should aim to secure their tickets well in advance of their planned trip.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa was considered to be $315 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $348. Fares above $478 were in the higher range. These figures are based on pricing data observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa include November, with a median price of $229, and December, with a median price of $249. October also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $278. The annual median price for this route was $348, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Johannesburg to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Regular price: $452 - $638

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa is typically between $452 and $638. The current lowest deal is $410 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 11.

now $410

Low $452

High $638

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to FIH is November, with a median price of $229. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $705. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $229

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $705

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Kenya Airways

$489

$530

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$543

$816

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$489

$442

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$542

$487

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$487

$515

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Kinshasa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$487

$442

One-way

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

13 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 27

$583 → $437

25%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$604 → $460

24%

3 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 11

$553 → $410

26%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$610 → $494

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Johannesburg - Kinshasa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Kinshasa are above the typical level of $348.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $229 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 50m.

The median flight duration for direct flights is 3 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

40.2% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 40.2% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights.

Ethiopian Airlines provides direct flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa appear frequently.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$440

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure option for your trip from Johannesburg to Kinshasa.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$918

Kinshasa main airports to arrive at

N djili (FIH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~16 km from Kinshasa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$440

Airports nearby Kinshasa used as alternative

Maya-Maya (BZV)

Maya-Maya is the closest international airport to Kinshasa, just across the Congo River, but requires an international border crossing.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

72% AI deal score

$1,850

$1,518

Save $332

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Johannesburg to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Johannesburg - Kinshasa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 3h 50m.

40.2% of recent flights are direct.

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Johannesburg 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

When should I buy Johannesburg to Kinshasa tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

How many flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa are non-stop?

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

How often do Johannesburg to Kinshasa flight prices drop?

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Flights to Kinshasa from other cities

Johannesburg to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa

Johannesburg - Kinshasa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 3h 50m.

40.2% of recent flights are direct.

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Johannesburg 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 26

Sep 21

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Sep 28

Oct 12

Sep 21

Oct 29

Oct 30

Dec 15

Oct 03

Oct 12

Oct 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

When should I buy Johannesburg to Kinshasa tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?