Johannesburg (JNB) to Kinshasa (FIH) flights

An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kinshasa (FIH) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $62.80. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kinshasa (FIH): ASKY Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways. The two airports are 1,725 miles (2,776 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways are in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Brazzaville, Luanda and Lubumbashi and more.
How many miles JNB to FIH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 15,000 | $62.80β73 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 17,000 | $34.80β395 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $54.80β445 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $59.80β70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $54.80β445 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $54.80β445 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 20,000 | $64.80β385 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 45,000 | $79.60β439.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways | 60,000 | $44.80β445 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JNB to FIH
- KPASKY AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- South African AirwaysStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book JNB to FIH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways
- Emirates SkywardsBooks South African Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks South African Airways
JNB to FIH with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Brazzaville (BZV)Afrijet, then Air Cote DIvoire, ASKY Airlines and 2 moreJ7HFKP+1

- Via Luanda (NBJ)TAAG the whole way4Z
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BU - Via Lubumbashi (FBM)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
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- Via Libreville (LBV)Afrijet the whole wayJ7J7
- Via Entebbe (EBB)Uganda Airlines the whole wayURUR
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Air Tanzania the whole way
TC4ZTC - Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
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JNB to FIH: common questions
How many miles does JNB to FIH cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $62.80. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (17,000), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to FIH?
ASKY Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kinshasa (FIH).
How far is Johannesburg from Kinshasa by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Kinshasa (FIH) are 1,725 miles (2,776 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JNB to FIH award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Kinshasa?
The most direct connections are through Brazzaville (BZV), Luanda (NBJ), Lubumbashi (FBM), Libreville (LBV) and Entebbe (EBB). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example TAAG through Luanda.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.






