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Find cheap flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from $477

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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Kinshasa
Kinshasa1 stop$760
Lubumbashi
Lubumbashi2 stops$1,472
Goma
Goma1 stop$1,475

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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kinshasa

FAQs - booking Democratic Republic of the Congo flights

  • What are my options if I need to get to the southeast region of DRC?

    If you intend to visit the country's southeastern part, consider taking flights to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM). ATL provides two-stop flights to FBM by United Airlines. Air Link, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Emirates provide two-stop flights from JFK to FBM. The same airlines provide two-stop or three-stop flights from IAH to FBM. Ethiopian Air provides two - stop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to FBM.

  • What are the passport and Visa requirements for flights from the United States to DRC?

    Travellers from the USA to DRC require a valid passport and Visa when flying to DRC. The validity of the passport must be at least six months and have at least two pages blank. You can opt for a tourist Visa if visiting for less than 90 dates.

  • Which child seat laws do I need to know before renting a car in DRC?

    Even though child seat laws are not strictly enforced, it is essential to keep these safety tips in mind.  When travelling with children under 7 they must be in child booster seats. This is because the vehicle’s car seat belts keep them safe, in case of an emergency. The seats can be rear facing or forward facing depending on your preference. However, the country does not have front seat restrictions. Children over 12 can seat at any part of the vehicle and have restraints on.

  • What is the best way of getting to Mbuji Mayi?

    Most flights from the United States arrive at Kinshasa or Lubumbashi. From Lubumbashi, you can take a flight to Mbuji Mayi. The average direct flight from FBM to Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) is 1hr 15min. Alternatively, you can take the train from Lubumbashi to Mwene Ditu. The average train ride takes 2 days and 3hrs. From Mwene Ditu, you would have to take a car to Mbuji Mayi in 2hrs. You can also drive from Lubumbashi to Mbuji Mayi in 17hrs.

  • If I want to visit Boyoma Falls, what is the best way of getting there from the United States?

    If you get flights from the United States, you will arrive at Kinshasa or Lubumbashi. The quickest way to get from Kinshasa to Boyoma Falls is by flight. From FIH, you must take a flight to Kisangani's Bangoka International Airport (FKI). The average flight takes about 2h. Then you will have to take a taxi or drive to Boyoma Falls. When arriving at Lubumbashi's FBM, you must fly to Kisangani. It would be best if you took a taxi from the airport to Boyoma Falls.

  • Are there direct flights from the United States to DRC?

    No. However, you can get one-stop and two-stop flights to DRC from various US airports. Washington Dulles International Airport provides one-stop flights to Kinshasa. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) provides one-stop flights with layovers in Brussels by Brussels and United Airlines. John F. Kennedy International Airport also provides one-stop flights to Kinshasa with layovers in Brussels.

  • How long is the flight to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo takes 28h 26m, covering a distance of 7578 miles. The most popular route is Washington, D.C. - Kinshasa with an average flight time of 15h 20m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    The cheapest ticket to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $763. The most popular route is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Kinshasa N'djili and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $897.

  • What are the most popular destinations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Kinshasa (88% of total searches to the Democratic Republic of the Congo). The next most popular destinations are Lubumbashi (8%) and Goma (4%).

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Democratic Republic of the Congo flight deals.
  • A popular destination airports for travellers is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s N’djili International Airport (FIH). LAX provides two-stop or three-stop flights on the route. They are provided by Air France, Delta, and Ethiopian Air.
  •  Travellers in the East Coast area of the United States of America can take flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Ethiopian Airlines, Delta, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Swiss and Turkish Airlines provide flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Travellers in the central part of the United States can take flights from Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD). It provides flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo by United Airlines, Brussels, Air France, Swiss, and United Air. You can opt for one-stop or two-stop flights on the route.
  • North Texas travelers can take flights to DRC from Dallas. Delta Airlines provides two-stop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Air France also provides two-stop flights from DFW to Kinshasa. United Airlines provides two-stop or three-stop flights on the route.
  • If in North East Texas region, an easier alternative would be Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAD). It provides flights to DRC by Brussels Airlines and United flights. Flights on the route can be two-stop or three-stop.
  • When coming from the southeast parts of the United States, you can take flights to DRC from Atlanta. Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) provides one-stop or two-stop flights to DRC. They are provided by Delta Airlines and Air France, with layovers in Paris and Munich.
  • If you are from the Northwestern region, consider taking your flight from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Air France, Delta Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic provide one - stop or two - stop flights on the route, with layovers in Paris, Vancouver, or Congo Brazzaville.
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Top 5 airlines flying to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10975 reviews
8.2boarding
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
7.4food
7.9comfort
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

6.0 GoodDan, Apr 2024LGA - DEN
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

No bording was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

Lost luggage, 2 bags were badly damaged and one of the bags came open.

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

Sky priority means you get to use the KLM business Lounge.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

I missed my connecting flight due to long lines at security and immigration. Need improvements

Been flying on various airlines, all over the world, for 50+ years. The food on Brussels Air was easily the worst I ever endured.

I felt the overall quality of the plane and food service was less than that of their partner airlines, United. An example was wine was served in paper cups in premium economy class. There was no real silverware, napkins or a welcome kit other than a pillow and blanket.

I like the frequent mails we get when there is an update. Please keep it up

in the front - higher class of business - sitting in the same seat (with one empty in the middle) is not acceptable any more. need the business class to be as we paid for.

my husband's monitor did not work. there was a visibly ill family in my husband's row.

There was a two hour delay because of incompetence in scheduling fuel truck. Further, upon arrival in Roanoke, hand baggage was sent to baggage claim. We carry hand baggage because it contains valuable or sensitive materials that we do not want going through the baggage system. This is very poor and United needs to perform better.

Pros: "The crew are doing amazing job and making sure we all stay safe."
Cons: "What could have been better is us; the travelers/passengers. We need to follow every protocol and or precess or procedure put in place by our government and the airlines. United Airline is doing great job keeping us safe while we travel."
Pros: "thanks to the paid upgrading we got 2 seats in the front of the cabin (row 5)"
Cons: "there was NO organisation at all during boarding: the people just stood in line, not respecting 1,5m. Also at the airport security waiting lines no attention to social distancing was respected. At arrival the off-boarding was in groups of 8th rows, not really helpfull either. A big disappointment versus the flight we had from BXL to PORTO !"
Pros: "Crew was very nice. Chocolates were very nice."
Cons: "Come on guys for the price of the ticked you could have served us something more than a sandwich."

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