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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura from R5 971

JNB — BJM
Oct 5 — Oct 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura

Fri 2/1012:10 -
1 stop24h 50m
Fri 9/1013:50 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 31/8R9 993
Sat 19/91:15 -
1 stop6h 55m
Sat 26/913:50 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 1/9R10 185
Sat 28/1112:50 -
1 stop27h 55m
Tue 1/1217:45 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 1/9R11 302
Sat 28/113:10 -
1 stop12h 05m
Tue 1/1216:05 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 31/8R11 478
Thu 1/103:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Fri 9/1017:45 -
2 stops14h 10m
Deal found 31/8R11 526
Sun 20/922:50 -
2 stops17h 55m
Sat 26/916:05 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 1/9R13 298

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Bujumbura

Round-trip from

R9 993

One-way from

R5 971

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R7 375
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 2/10-9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R9 227 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 427 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

12:10-13:00

1 stop24h 50m

Bujumbura

Fri 9/10

13:50-10:55

1 stop21h 05m

R9 993
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

19:35-16:45

3 stops21h 10m

Bujumbura

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 127

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 302

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

3:10-15:15

1 stop12h 05m

Bujumbura

Tue 1/12

16:05-13:55

1 stop21h 50m

R11 478

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

3:00-16:45

1 stop13h 45m

Bujumbura

Fri 9/10

17:45-7:55

2 stops14h 10m

R11 526

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

1:15-15:15

3 stops14h 00m

Bujumbura

Sat 26/9

16:05-13:55

1 stop21h 50m

R14 048

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BJM Bujumbura

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

14:30-1:35

1 stop11h 05m

Bujumbura

Tue 1/12

16:15-1:10

2 stops32h 55m

R18 327

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bujumbura from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura (average of R6 833). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in March is currently the most expensive (average of R10 504). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Bujumbura flights typically cost between R6 817 and R8 636 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 993 on Kenya Airways (Oct 2–Oct 9).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bujumbura

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Johannesburg to Bujumbura have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

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
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Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

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
1 040 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

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
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Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

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

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura, you will be flying into Bujumbura. Bujumbura (BJM) is just 8,2 km from the centre vof the city. Bujumbura is the only Bujumbura airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 3 airlines have flights to Bujumbura from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

    Kenya Airways and Uganda Airlines can get you from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in just under 24h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 05m. The distance between Johannesburg and Bujumbura is about 2538 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Bujumbura is RwandAir. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R6 175 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R7 824 and R8 817 round-trip. Users have found that RwandAir is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Bujumbura one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R2 232. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir and Uganda Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Bujumbura for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

    Johannesburg to Bujumbura flights have a stopover in Kigali most of the time.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Bujumbura flights?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Bujumbura stopover in Nairobi least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Bujumbura flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura (average of R6 833). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in March is currently the most expensive (average of R10 504). 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 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR6 175AverageR8 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 824AverageR9 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 817AverageR9 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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