South Africa to DR Congo Β· 1,725 miles (2,776 km)

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kinshasa (FIH) flights

Air Canada Aeroplan logo
15,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways15,000$62.80–73
Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways17,000$34.80–395
ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways17,500$54.80–445
Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways17,500$59.80–70
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways17,500$54.80–445
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways18,500$54.80–445
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways20,000$64.80–385
TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways45,000$79.60–439.80
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways60,000$44.80–445

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from JNB to FIH

  • KP
    ASKY AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • South African Airways logo
    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.

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 more
    J7
    HF
    KP
    Royal Air Maroc logo
    +1
  • Via Luanda (NBJ)TAAG the whole way
    4Z
    TAAG logo
    AH
    TAAG logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    BU
  • Via Lubumbashi (FBM)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
    South African Airways logo
    4Z
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    BU
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Libreville (LBV)Afrijet the whole way
    J7
    J7
  • Via Entebbe (EBB)Uganda Airlines the whole way
    UR
    UR
  • Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Air Tanzania the whole way
    South African Airways logo
    TC
    4Z
    TC
  • Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
    Kenya Airways logo
    4Z
    Kenya Airways logo

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.