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R3 675+ Cheap flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Apr 17 — Apr 241
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Flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Return from

R7 504

One-way from

R3 675

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 427
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Kinshasa
South African
  • South African
  • 16/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Democratic Republic of the Congo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R6 865 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 332 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Thu 17/410:50JNB - FBM
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Mon 21/414:20FBM - JNB
Nonstop2h 40mSouth African
Deal found 12/4R7 369
Tue 13/512:10JNB - FIH
1 stop21h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 30/510:00FIH - JNB
1 stop23h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/4R7 504
Wed 16/44:00JNB - FIH
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/413:25FIH - JNB
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R8 466
Thu 15/522:50JNB - FIH
1 stop14h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/513:25FIH - JNB
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4R8 735
Wed 16/44:00JNB - FIH
Nonstop4h 30mASKY
Sat 19/419:20FIH - JNB
Nonstop4h 30mASKY
Deal found 11/4R8 773
Wed 16/416:40JNB - FIH
1 stop23h 25mTAAG
Sat 19/415:55FIH - JNB
1 stop21h 45mTAAG
Deal found 11/4R8 889

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Locate flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

12:10-9:00

1 stop21h 50m

Kinshasa N'djili

Fri 30/5

10:00-10:55

1 stop23h 55m

R7 504

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

10:50-13:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 29/4

13:05-15:45

Nonstop2h 40m

R7 619

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

22:50-12:10

1 stop14h 20m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sat 17/5

13:25-3:55

1 stop13h 30m

R8 735

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

13:00-23:25

2 stops35h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sat 31/5

0:25-14:40

2 stops13h 15m

R8 793

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

21:00-23:50

Nonstop3h 50m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sat 31/5

0:50-5:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R9 543

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

10:50-13:20

Nonstop2h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 29/4

14:30-10:55

2 stops20h 25m

R10 043

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 14/5

13:55-16:25

Nonstop2h 30m

R18 721

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

22:50-11:30

2 stops36h 40m

Lubumbashi Luano

Tue 29/4

13:50-3:55

2 stops14h 05m

R18 855

JohannesburgLubumbashi

JNB - FBM

JNBFBM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

1:15-10:30

2 stops9h 15m

Lubumbashi Luano

Wed 14/5

11:30-0:15

1 stop12h 45m

R19 837

JohannesburgKinshasa

JNB - FIH

JNBFIH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

17:50-22:35

1 stop29h 45m

Kinshasa N'djili

Tue 29/4

0:20-10:35

1 stop33h 15m

R24 050

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

How long is the flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Democratic Republic of the Congo takes 3 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Democratic Republic of the Congo should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Democratic Republic of the Congo are South African, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Democratic Republic of the Congo by month

Plan your trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Democratic Republic of the Congo ranges from 0.0 - 230.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 230.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Democratic Republic of the Congo by month

Plan your trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last few years. This data was updated on 12 April 2025.
The most popular places in Democratic Republic of the Congo to fly to are Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Goma.

Reviews of airlines servicing Democratic Republic of the Congo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, Turkish Airlines and South African to Democratic Republic of the Congo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8,6
Very Good

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FAQs about flying to Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Democratic Republic of the Congo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    Lubumbashi Luano is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Democratic Republic of the Congo. One-way flights to Lubumbashi Luano typically cost R3 671, while return flights cost around R7 337.

  • How much is a return flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    A return flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo will typically cost around R842, however they can be found for as little as R383.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Kinshasa N'djili have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kinshasa N'djili can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kinshasa N'djili?

    Yes. Kinshasa N'djili has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Ndombe is the closest property to Kinshasa N'djili (3,2 km away from Kinshasa N'djili).

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