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R5 613+ Cheap flights to Bujumbura

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BJM
Aug 5 — Aug 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Bujumbura in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bujumbura
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bujumbura. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 July 2026.

Mon 6/712:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 13/713:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/7R9 668
Fri 31/71:15
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop11h 45m
Kenya Airways
Fri 7/813:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/7R9 782
Fri 21/83:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop12h 25m
RwandAir
Wed 2/915:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 5/7R10 479
Sat 25/717:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/717:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R10 722
Thu 15/103:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop13h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Sun 18/1017:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop19h 00m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 1/7R10 852
Sat 17/103:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop12h 05m
RwandAir
Mon 19/1015:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 5/7R11 696
Sat 1/817:45
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/817:45
BJM
-
JNB
2 stops14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7R12 507
Sat 22/812:10
JNB
-
BJM
3 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/913:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R14 161

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Find the latest flights to Bujumbura in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 6 July 2026.

Return from

R9 782

One-way from

R5 613

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R9 636
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 31/7-7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R652 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R161 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

1:15-13:00

1 stop11h 45m

Bujumbura

Fri 7/8

13:50-10:55

1 stop21h 05m

R9 782

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

17:00-8:10

1 stop15h 10m

Bujumbura

Sun 26/7

17:45-2:00

1 stop8h 15m

R10 722
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

3:10-15:15

1 stop12h 05m

Bujumbura

Mon 19/10

15:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R11 696

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

17:00-16:45

2 stops23h 45m

Bujumbura

Fri 7/8

17:45-15:50

2 stops22h 05m

R13 383

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

12:10-15:15

3 stops27h 05m

Bujumbura

Wed 2/9

13:50-10:55

1 stop21h 05m

R14 161

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

22:50-13:15

1 stop14h 25m

Bujumbura

Sat 17/10

2:00-1:00

2 stops47h 00m

R16 530

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

10:15-13:15

2 stops27h 00m

Bujumbura

Mon 19/10

16:15-0:05

2 stops31h 50m

R22 078
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

3:00-16:45

1 stop13h 45m

R5 613

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

14:15-13:10

2 stops22h 55m

R5 937

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

3:00-15:15

3 stops36h 15m

R8 581

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bujumbura

How long is the flight to Bujumbura?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura takes 14 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Bujumbura from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Bujumbura?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura are RwandAir, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R8 910
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R6 590
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R7 587

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bujumbura?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura are RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Bujumbura by month

Plan your trip to Bujumbura by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bujumbura ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Bujumbura when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Bujumbura by month

Plan your trip to Bujumbura by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bujumbura, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of March, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bujumbura

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bujumbura. 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 Bujumbura. Reviews last updated 6 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways to Burundi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 008 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
309 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

FAQs about flying to Bujumbura

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bujumbura?

    If you book a flight to Bujumbura, you will be flying into Bujumbura, which is the city’s only airport. Bujumbura (BJM) is located 8,2 km from the centre of Bujumbura.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bujumbura if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bujumbura on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bujumbura?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, RwandAir is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bujumbura.

  • Are there hotels close to Bujumbura?

    Yes. Bujumbura has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Comfort Inn-Executive Apartments is the closest property to Bujumbura (1,6 km away from Bujumbura).

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