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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be significantly more affordable, depending on the route and airline.

Can flexible travel dates help on Lusaka to Kinshasa flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding better flight deals. Prices for flights can vary significantly even within the same week. Shifting your departure or return by a few days may result in noticeable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Lusaka 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. Being aware of these fees helps you calculate the total cost of your trip.

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Lusaka to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

The journey from Lusaka to Kinshasa covers a distance of 1,872 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa, fares typically range from $612 to $756, with a median price of $667. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, though no recent fares were classified as a good price.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa, the data indicates that September is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $587. Following closely are December, with a median of $632, and May, with a median of $644. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable pricing.

When flying from Lusaka to Kinshasa, most itineraries connect at least once. There are currently no direct flights available for this route. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 1, indicating that you should expect at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Lusaka to Kinshasa, including connections, takes approximately 12h 55m. Since most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing any layovers.

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Regular price: $519 - $696

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa is between $519 and $696. The current lowest deal is $515 with Kenya Airways for travel from Nov 6-Nov 13.

now $515

Low $519

High $696

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Kenya Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

South African Airways

$835

$1,153

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways

$647

$5,774

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$830

$1,189

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

South African Airways

$539

$783

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$609

$922

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$588

$897

One-way

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

7 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 19

$622 → $552

11%

7 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 9

$620 → $582

7 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 12

$620 → $582

7 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 13

$620 → $582

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Lusaka - Kinshasa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lusaka to Kinshasa are below the typical level at $515.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median price at $587 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 12h 55m flight

The median flight duration from Lusaka to Kinshasa is 12 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers deals

Kenya Airways has 39 direct deals, making it a frequent provider for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport 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 choice 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)

Consider Maya-Maya as it is geographically the closest international airport to Kinshasa, just across the Congo River.

📍 ~2 km from destination city (requires international border crossing and ferry/boat transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1,438

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From LUN

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Jan 15

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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$2,288

$1,995

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Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

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Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,744

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

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Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,744

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

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Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,744

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

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Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

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Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

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Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

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Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

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Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,759

Ethiopian Airlines, +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 platforms can also help you identify better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may offer lower fares.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less common. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or different pricing. While not always necessary, it may be a useful strategy if your primary airports show higher fares. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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Lusaka to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Regular price: $519 - $696

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa is between $519 and $696. The current lowest deal is $515 with Kenya Airways for travel from Nov 6-Nov 13.

now $515

Low $519

High $696

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa

September

Cheapest

Flights from $587

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $771

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Kenya Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

South African Airways

$835

$1,153

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways

$647

$5,774

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$830

$1,189

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

South African Airways

$539

$783

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$609

$922

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Kinshasa

Lusaka (LUN) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$588

$897

One-way

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

7 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 19

$622 → $552

11%

7 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 9

$620 → $582

7 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 12

$620 → $582

7 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 13

$620 → $582

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Lusaka - Kinshasa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lusaka to Kinshasa are below the typical level at $515.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median price at $587 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 12h 55m flight

The median flight duration from Lusaka to Kinshasa is 12 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers deals

Kenya Airways has 39 direct deals, making it a frequent provider for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport 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 choice 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)

Consider Maya-Maya as it is geographically the closest international airport to Kinshasa, just across the Congo River.

📍 ~2 km from destination city (requires international border crossing and ferry/boat transit)

💸 Flights from ~$1,438

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kinshasa

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

Elite

Best Elite deals to Kinshasa

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

From LUN

Elite

Jan 15

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

68% AI deal score

$2,288

$1,995

Save $293

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,744

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,744

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,744

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,756

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 06

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

43% AI deal score

$2,759

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

Cheap Flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Today’s best flight deals from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Lusaka to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Kinshasa

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Direct flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Kinshasa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Lusaka - Kinshasa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Expect a 12h 55m flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers deals

Deals appear frequently

Lusaka 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

Jan 15

Sep 06

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

How can I find cheap flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa?

When should I book flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Lusaka to Kinshasa flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Lusaka

Flights to Kinshasa from other cities

Lusaka to Kinshasa: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Kinshasa

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Direct flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Kinshasa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa

Lusaka - Kinshasa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Expect a 12h 55m flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Kenya Airways offers deals

Deals appear frequently

Lusaka 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

Jan 15

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kinshasa

How can I find cheap flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa?

When should I book flights from Lusaka to Kinshasa?

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