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R5 985+ Cheap flights to Bujumbura

— BJM
Sep 22 — Sep 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Bujumbura in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bujumbura

Sun 6/93:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Sun 13/917:45 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 18/8R9 361
Sun 4/1017:00 -
1 stop20h 00m
Sun 11/109:00 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 20/8R9 425
Mon 7/916:20 -
2 stops21h 20m
Sun 13/917:45 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 18/8R9 857
Fri 2/101:15 -
1 stop11h 45m
Sat 10/1013:50 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 19/8R10 225
Sat 28/1112:50 -
1 stop27h 55m
Tue 1/1217:45 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 18/8R11 042
Sat 3/103:10 -
2 stops37h 35m
Sun 11/1015:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 20/8R11 378
Sat 3/1017:45 -
2 stops23h 00m
Sat 10/1016:05 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 19/8R11 410

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R9 361

One-way from

R5 985

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R9 889
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 6/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R457 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R141 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

3:00-16:45

1 stop13h 45m

Bujumbura

Sun 13/9

17:45-2:00

1 stop8h 15m

R9 361

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

17:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Bujumbura

Sun 11/10

9:00-10:55

1 stop25h 55m

R9 425

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

16:20-13:40

2 stops21h 20m

Bujumbura

Sun 13/9

17:45-2:00

1 stop8h 15m

R9 857

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

1:15-13:00

1 stop11h 45m

Bujumbura

Sat 10/10

13:50-15:50

1 stop26h 00m

R10 225

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

12:50-16:45

1 stop27h 55m

Bujumbura

Tue 1/12

17:45-11:45

1 stop18h 00m

R11 042

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

3:10-16:45

2 stops37h 35m

Bujumbura

Sun 11/10

15:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R11 378

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

17:45-16:45

2 stops23h 00m

Bujumbura

Sat 10/10

16:05-13:55

1 stop21h 50m

R11 410
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

6:55-13:10

3 stops30h 15m

R7 649
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

20:00-1:35

4 stops29h 35m

R24 947

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Best time to book a flight to Bujumbura

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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 21 hours 30 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 Kenya Airways, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R8 803
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R6 189
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R7 485

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

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

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 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
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Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

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

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

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
1 033 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

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
326 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bujumbura?

    Bujumbura is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bujumbura. One-way flights to Bujumbura typically cost R3 422, while return flights cost around R7 546.

  • 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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