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Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Kinshasa (FIH) from $1,013

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Kinshasa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Kinshasa (FIH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated mayo 28, 2024.

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$1,690

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$973
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From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Kinshasa N'djili
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Seattle to Kinshasa?

Users have found that flying from Seattle to Kinshasa on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Kinshasa?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Kinshasa from Seattle. Users have commonly found prices around $1,385 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $931. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kinshasa (SEA - FIH)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Seattle to Kinshasa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

Cheap Air Canada flights from Seattle to Kinshasa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Seattle and Kinshasa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated mayo 28, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Air Canada flights we've come across from Seattle to Kinshasa. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
mié. 8/711:10 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops35h 25mAir Canada
vie. 11/110:25 pmFIH - SEA
2 stops30h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 5/27$1,595
mié. 8/73:10 pmSEA - FIH
3 stops43h 25mAir Canada
vie. 11/110:25 pmFIH - SEA
3 stops53h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 5/27$1,630
mar. 6/411:10 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops34h 25mAir Canada
vie. 7/58:40 pmFIH - SEA
3 stops29h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 5/27$1,712

Cheap Air France flights from Seattle to Kinshasa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air France for the route between Seattle and Kinshasa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated mayo 28, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Air France flights we've found from Seattle to Kinshasa. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
mié. 8/71:35 pmSEA - FIH
1 stop19h 25mAir France
vie. 11/110:05 pmFIH - SEA
2 stops28h 26mAir France
Deal found 5/27$1,640
mié. 8/71:35 pmSEA - FIH
1 stop19h 25mAir France
vie. 11/110:05 pmFIH - SEA
1 stop23h 15mAir France
Deal found 5/27$2,123
jue. 7/41:35 pmSEA - FIH
1 stop22h 30mAir France
mié. 12/1810:05 pmFIH - SEA
1 stop25h 05mAir France
Deal found 5/26$2,249

Cheap Seattle to Kinshasa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Seattle to Kinshasa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Prices were last updated on mayo 28, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Seattle to Kinshasa in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
mar. 6/411:10 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops34h 25mAir Canada
vie. 7/58:40 pmFIH - SEA
3 stops29h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 5/27$1,712
mar. 6/47:40 amSEA - FIH
3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/58:40 pmFIH - SEA
3 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,252
mar. 6/411:10 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/510:05 amFIH - SEA
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,342
mar. 6/47:40 amSEA - FIH
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/57:55 pmFIH - SEA
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,540
mar. 6/45:15 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/412:55 amFIH - SEA
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,749
mar. 6/45:05 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/412:35 amFIH - SEA
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$3,130
mar. 6/410:25 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops29h 45mEthiopian Air
jue. 7/412:55 amFIH - SEA
3 stops46h 32mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$3,400
mar. 6/46:40 pmSEA - FIH
1 stop44h 55mTurkish Airlines
jue. 7/412:35 amFIH - SEA
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$3,561
mar. 6/410:25 pmSEA - FIH
3 stops53h 45mEthiopian Air
jue. 7/412:55 amFIH - SEA
3 stops46h 32mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$3,751

Seattle to Kinshasa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Seattle and Kinshasa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated mayo 28, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Seattle to Kinshasa in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
sáb. 9/211:35 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops21h 45mAir France
lun. 9/239:10 pmFIH - SEA
1 stop22h 10mAir France
Deal found 5/26$1,013
vie. 9/2012:30 amSEA - FIH
3 stops34h 50mDelta
lun. 9/239:10 pmFIH - SEA
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/26$1,017
vie. 9/2012:30 amSEA - FIH
3 stops34h 50mDelta
lun. 9/239:10 pmFIH - SEA
2 stops33h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/26$1,027
sáb. 9/217:40 amSEA - FIH
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/238:40 pmFIH - SEA
3 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,113
mié. 8/711:10 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops35h 25mAir Canada
vie. 11/110:25 pmFIH - SEA
2 stops30h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 5/27$1,595
mar. 8/612:30 amSEA - FIH
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/110:45 pmFIH - SEA
2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,598
mié. 8/73:10 pmSEA - FIH
3 stops43h 25mAir Canada
vie. 11/110:25 pmFIH - SEA
3 stops53h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 5/27$1,630
mié. 8/71:35 pmSEA - FIH
1 stop19h 25mAir France
vie. 11/110:05 pmFIH - SEA
2 stops28h 26mAir France
Deal found 5/27$1,640
jue. 7/410:33 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops36h 57mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/1810:25 pmFIH - SEA
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,698

Seattle to Kinshasa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Seattle to Kinshasa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated mayo 28, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Seattle to Kinshasa should consider booking one of these fares. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
mar. 6/411:10 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops34h 25mAir Canada
vie. 7/58:40 pmFIH - SEA
3 stops29h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 5/27$1,712
mar. 6/47:40 amSEA - FIH
3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/58:40 pmFIH - SEA
3 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,252
mar. 6/411:10 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/510:05 amFIH - SEA
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,342
mar. 6/47:40 amSEA - FIH
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/57:55 pmFIH - SEA
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,540
mar. 6/45:15 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/412:55 amFIH - SEA
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,749
mar. 6/45:05 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/412:35 amFIH - SEA
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$3,130
mar. 6/410:25 pmSEA - FIH
2 stops29h 45mEthiopian Air
jue. 7/412:55 amFIH - SEA
3 stops46h 32mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$3,400
mar. 6/46:40 pmSEA - FIH
1 stop44h 55mTurkish Airlines
jue. 7/412:35 amFIH - SEA
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$3,561
mar. 6/410:25 pmSEA - FIH
3 stops53h 45mEthiopian Air
jue. 7/412:55 amFIH - SEA
3 stops46h 32mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$3,751

Find flights from Seattle to Kinshasa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to Kinshasa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated mayo 28, 2024.

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Seattle/Tacoma IntlKinshasa N'djili

SEA - FIH

SEAFIH

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 8/7

2 stops35h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

vie. 11/1

2 stops30h 49m

$1,595

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKinshasa N'djili

SEA - FIH

SEAFIH

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 8/6

2 stops33h 05m

Kinshasa N'djili

vie. 11/1

2 stops47h 35m

$1,598

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKinshasa N'djili

SEA - FIH

SEAFIH

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 8/7

3 stops43h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

vie. 11/1

3 stops53h 01m

$1,630

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKinshasa N'djili

SEA - FIH

SEAFIH

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 8/7

1 stop19h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

vie. 11/1

2 stops28h 26m

$1,640

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKinshasa N'djili

SEA - FIH

SEAFIH

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

jue. 7/4

2 stops36h 57m

Kinshasa N'djili

mié. 12/18

2 stops47h 55m

$1,698

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKinshasa N'djili

SEA - FIH

SEAFIH

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 6/4

2 stops34h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

vie. 7/5

3 stops29h 46m

$1,712

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKinshasa N'djili

SEA - FIH

SEAFIH

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 8/7

1 stop19h 25m

Kinshasa N'djili

vie. 11/1

1 stop23h 15m

$2,123

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKinshasa N'djili

SEA - FIH

SEAFIH

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 6/4

2 stops29h 45m

Kinshasa N'djili

jue. 7/4

3 stops46h 32m

$3,400

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKinshasa N'djili

SEA - FIH

SEAFIH

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 6/4

1 stop44h 55m

Kinshasa N'djili

jue. 7/4

1 stop24h 10m

$3,561

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Deals found on 5/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kinshasa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Kinshasa. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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FIH

Temperature

71.6 - 78.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Kinshasa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kinshasa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kinshasa. Reviews last updated mayo 28, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, Air France and Ethiopian Air from Seattle to Kinshasa have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,736 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

There is no entertainment on board, but free wifi for Whatsapp

Air France
7.5
Good
1,736 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,736 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

There is no entertainment on board, but free wifi for Whatsapp

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,715 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,736 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

There is no entertainment on board, but free wifi for Whatsapp

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,736 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

There is no entertainment on board, but free wifi for Whatsapp

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
789 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,736 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

There is no entertainment on board, but free wifi for Whatsapp

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,988 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,736 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

There is no entertainment on board, but free wifi for Whatsapp

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Seattle to Kinshasa for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Seattle to Kinshasa for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $1,595, but on average you can expect to pay $2,254.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Seattle to Kinshasa for under $1,800?

    There are currently 9+ open flights from Seattle to Kinshasa within the next 7 days for less than $1,800.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Kinshasa round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Seattle to Kinshasa round-trip from $1,595. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from $1,640, and Ethiopian Air, from $3,400.

  • What does SEA to FIH mean?

    SEA stands for Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, while FIH stands for Kinshasa N'djili Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Kinshasa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Seattle to Kinshasa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Kinshasa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Kinshasa.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Kinshasa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Kinshasa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Seattle to Kinshasa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Seattle to Kinshasa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Seattle to Kinshasa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Seattle to Kinshasa flight deals updated?

    The Seattle to Kinshasa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/27.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Seattle to Kinshasa?

    Air France, Delta and Brussels Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Seattle to Kinshasa.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Seattle to Kinshasa?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Kinshasa (average of $973). Flying from Seattle to Kinshasa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,730). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Seattle to Kinshasa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to Kinshasa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated mayo 28, 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$941Average$1,983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$969Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest$1,017Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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