Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa, South African or Ethiopian Air?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa are South African and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R8 467 and an overall rating of 7,6, South African is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R8 064 and an overall rating of 7,2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Johannesburg generally make it to Kinshasa in 3h 50m. The flying distance between the two cities is 4 463 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kinshasa per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Kinshasa, with an average flight time of 4h 05m. The most common departure time is 2:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 12 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kinshasa was R3 480 for a one-way ticket and R7 918 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Johannesburg and Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg and Kinshasa are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are South African (5 flights per week), ASKY (4 flights per week), and Ethiopian Air (3 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to Kinshasa, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kinshasa, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 2:00 and will be landing in Kinshasa at 5:00.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kinshasa jets off at 21:00 and lands at 23:50.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kinshasa. They are: ASKY, Ethiopian Air and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Ethiopian Air at R3 911 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at ASKY.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Kinshasa flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Kinshasa, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa on a daily basis.

Question 13

How do I get to the Johannesburg Airport from the city centre?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) is located outside of town. The airport is located in the eastern suburbs of Johannesburg, to the north of Boksburg, and is also near to Benoni, Germiston, and Witwatersrand. To reach there from the city centre, use the M2 or R24 route east. Johannesburg Airport is 22 kilometers (14 miles) east of the city. The airport may be accessed by taking the M2 out of town and then the N12 Highway. This path is well marked with signposts to assist you. The trip to the airport from Johannesburg's city center takes around 35 minutes.

Question 14

Is there accessibility assistance for disabled people at the Johannersburg airport?

Accepted Answer

The airport is easy to get to. There are elevators and ramps in each terminal, and two of them have Braille writing. There are disabled parking spaces available. The free shuttle service that services the distant parking area may accommodate wheelchair riders. Travellers with disabilities who do not have a disabled pass should seek assistance from the main airport help desk.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kinshasa is February, where tickets cost R7 232 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R8 844 and R8 333 respectively.

Question 16

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa.

Question 17

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kinshasa from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kinshasa with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kinshasa from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 20

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and Kinshasa historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 95 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Kinshasa flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, ASKY have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Kinshasa flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to Kinshasa were found on Kenya Airways (R7 918) and Ethiopian Air (R8 285).

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kinshasa, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Question 27

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R8 157 on average.

Question 28

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Kinshasa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R7 391 and R9 435 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R7 918 on Kenya Airways (Sept 14–Sept 21).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Kinshasa?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Kinshasa is South African, followed by Ethiopian Air and ASKY.

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Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kinshasa?

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What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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