Cheapest airlines flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa

You can pick from 3 carriers that fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Angola Airlines, with Kenya Airways serving cheapest ticket on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nairobi to Kinshasa according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$550, and round-trip direct flights start at US$859.

Displayed flight fares from Nairobi to Kinshasa are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Nairobi to Kinshasa Flight Details

The distance between Nairobi and Kinshasa is about 2,425.12 km. The average flying time from Nairobi to Kinshasa is around 3 hours 20 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$311
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$568
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,425.12 km
Average flight time3 hours 20 minutes
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Nairobi–Kinshasa route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa?

Average price of one-way flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa is Jul, with an average price of US$317. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Aug, with an average price of up to US$606.

US$606
US$462
US$317
US$173
    Cheapest
  • US$434
    Jan
  • US$480
    Feb
  • US$460
    Mar
  • US$385
    Apr
  • US$349
    May
  • US$404
    Jun
  • US$317
    Jul
  • US$606
    Aug
  • US$384
    Sep
  • US$459
    Oct
  • US$513
    Nov
  • US$437
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa?

Average weekly flight prices from Nairobi to Kinshasa by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa is Sat, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$523
US$461
US$398
US$335
    Cheapest
  • US$412
    Mon
  • US$514
    Tue
  • US$467
    Wed
  • US$457
    Thu
  • US$523
    Fri
  • US$397
    Sat
  • US$522
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa (NBO-FIH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Uganda Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$311 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to FIH on Wed, Feb 11), while Asky Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$568 departing on Tue, Jan 13 and returning on Fri, Jan 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Nairobi to Kinshasa with the following airlines, including: Kenya Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 20 minutes to fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Kinshasa is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from Nairobi to Kinshasa. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Kenya Airways: S/-/T/W/-/F/S -- KQ554 (12:42)
  • To find best deals on flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Feb 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$311.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Kenya Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kinshasa travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Kinshasa on January 15, 2026 with Asky Airlines, with prices starting at US$558.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kinshasa, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to N’djili International Airport (NBO-FIH) is by far the most common option on this route: N’djili International Airport (FIH).
  • The time difference between Kinshasa and Nairobi is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.