Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Kinshasa?

Flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Kinshasa N'djili (FIH).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa pass through?

Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa pass through Istanbul (IST), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,157 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,747, a difference of $590. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Kinshasa?

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.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Kinshasa changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $1,252 to $2,378. That means the highest observed fare was about 89% higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kinshasa?

Kinshasa is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco (West Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Kinshasa flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa range from $1,183 to $1,523, with an average of $1,250 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,183 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kinshasa?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa typically range from $1,183 to $1,523. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,252, on Brussels Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Kinshasa?

Brussels Airlines ($1,252) and Ethiopian Air ($1,426) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kinshasa according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Kinshasa?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,185. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Kinshasa which airport offers the shortest layover?

Istanbul (IST) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Kinshasa layovers at 20h 28m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

7:00 am - 8:25 pmSFO San Francisco-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

28h 25m2 stops Newark Brussels Bruxelles-National

10:45 pm - 9:33 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-SFO San Francisco

31h 48m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,252Brussels Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

7:00 am - 9:20 pmSFO San Francisco-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

29h 20m3 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle Brazzaville Maya Maya

7:30 pm - 12:55 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-SFO San Francisco

26h 25m2 stops Brazzaville Maya Maya Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,258Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 25

7:00 am - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:00 pm - 9:49 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-SFO San Francisco

31h 49m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,268Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 24

8:51 am - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

42h 19m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

1:00 am - 12:58 amFIH Kinshasa N'djili-SFO San Francisco

32h 58m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,426Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 25

11:00 pm - 2:00 pmSFO San Francisco-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

30h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:35 pm - 8:10 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-SFO San Francisco

37h 35m3 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Doha Hamad Intl Los Angeles

$1,494Qatar Airways

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3:00 pm - 2:00 pmSFO San Francisco-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

38h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:35 pm - 12:40 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-SFO San Francisco

30h 05m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,543Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

3:00 pm - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-FIH Kinshasa N'djili

32h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:45 pm - 3:35 pmFIH Kinshasa N'djili-SFO San Francisco

25h 50m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Dublin

$2,378Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kinshasa? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Kinshasa departing in november.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Kinshasa?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Kinshasa flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa range from $1,183 to $1,523, with an average of $1,250 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,183 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Kinshasa changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $1,252 to $2,378. That means the highest observed fare was about 89% higher than the lowest one.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Kinshasa?
Flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Kinshasa N'djili (FIH).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa pass through?
Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa pass through Istanbul (IST), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from San Francisco to Kinshasa. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,157 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,747, a difference of $590.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco (West Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $1,157, about $590 less than Sunday fares (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Kinshasa trip for October. Fares historically average $1,183 round-trip in that month - typically $865 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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