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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kinshasa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 am and lands at 4:54 am
• Latest: departs at 6:45 pm and lands at 10:49 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 04m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

A direct flight from Kinshasa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 4h 04m, covering 4,463 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from C$ 685 to C$ 920, with an average of C$ 799 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 685 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the C$ 799 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 640 round-trip via Lubumbashi Luano (FBM), compared to C$ 821 for direct.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air and ASKY. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Kinshasa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 752 to C$ 5,915. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kinshasa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 963, which is 103% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Kinshasa N'djili (FIH) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kinshasa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

One-stop flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Kinshasa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 740 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 824, a difference of C$ 84.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Kinshasa and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• South African
• ASKY

Flying via Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 15m, compared with 11h 45m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 12h 45m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 1 hour ahead of Kinshasa (South Africa Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• South African: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ASKY: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Transco buses operate between Kinshasa Airport and the city, but are generally not recommended as the best choice. Your best option to Kinshasa Airport is to call a taxi, which will cost you around 3 500,00 CDF (about 300,00 ZAR). Although the drive is an hour long, it may take many hours longer due to heavy traffic. Another option is to order a shuttle from one of the travel companies or ask your hotel to arrange a shuttle for you. The travel companies will give their fees.

One of the most popular routes at Kinshasa International Airport is from Kinshasa to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Around 140 flights are scheduled on this route each week with airlines like Kenya Air, South African Airways, ASKY, and Ethiopian Air. Direct flights are available through Ethiopian Air, ASKY, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and South African Airways.