R3 997 Cheap flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

South African is the most popular airline offering flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 60% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Other popular options include Airlink and Kenya Airways. There are a total of 7 different airlines flying to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

If you’re unsure where to fly to in Democratic Republic of the Congo, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Kinshasa N'djili airport, which services Kinshasa and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 83% of momondo travellers booking flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo chose to fly into Kinshasa N'djili.

On average, a flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo will cost R8 733 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo for as low as R2 007, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for R2 007, but manage to find one for R7 826 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Democratic Republic of the Congo, then you can expect flight times to average 3h 50m and , respectively.

Consider booking a flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo on a Thursday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Saturday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

When travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lubumbashi Luano airport in Lubumbashi offers the cheapest overall flights with an average airfare of R2 007, while the second most affordable option is Kinshasa N'djili airport with an average airfare of R2 637 for Kinshasa.

Prices for flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo were last updated today.

As of February 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Democratic Republic of the Congo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.