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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura from R6 086

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJM
may. 15 — may. 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Bujumbura. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 abril 2026.

jue. 12/1114:15
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops22h 15m
Air Tanzania
lun. 16/1113:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 13/4R8 900
sáb. 23/512:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop20h 00m
Kenya Airways
dom. 31/59:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/4R9 423
jue. 16/714:15
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops22h 15m
Air Tanzania
mié. 22/713:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 12/4R9 849
jue. 16/41:15
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop11h 45m
Kenya Airways
vie. 15/113:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 13/4R10 029
jue. 12/1120:40
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop19h 45m
Uganda Airlines
lun. 16/1116:00
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 12/4R10 110
mié. 27/512:50
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop26h 55m
Uganda Airlines
mié. 3/616:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 12/4R10 143
jue. 9/714:15
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 26/79:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R10 389
mar. 14/714:15
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops22h 15m
Air Tanzania
lun. 27/713:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 12/4R10 438
jue. 16/717:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop20h 00m
Kenya Airways
mié. 22/713:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R10 454
sáb. 11/71:15
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop6h 55m
Kenya Airways
sáb. 25/713:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R10 503
mié. 16/1212:50
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop26h 55m
Uganda Airlines
dom. 20/1217:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 14/4R11 059

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Bujumbura (BJM). 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 15 abril 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 423

One-way from

R6 086

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R9 391
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 23/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 12/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R13 478 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 898 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 23/5

12:10-8:10

1 stop20h 00m

Bujumbura

dom. 31/5

9:10-0:15

1 stop15h 05m

R9 423

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 11/7

12:50-16:35

1 stop27h 45m

Bujumbura

vie. 24/7

17:30-11:45

1 stop18h 15m

R11 174

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/7

20:40-16:45

1 stop20h 05m

Bujumbura

mar. 28/7

9:40-19:40

1 stop10h 00m

R11 305
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 15/7

3:10-15:35

1 stop12h 25m

Bujumbura

mar. 21/7

16:05-2:20

1 stop10h 15m

R11 354

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 12/7

16:50-15:15

1 stop22h 25m

Bujumbura

dom. 26/7

15:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R11 436

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 23/5

12:30-8:10

3 stops19h 40m

Bujumbura

dom. 31/5

9:10-10:55

1 stop25h 45m

R14 430

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 17/7

17:40-13:15

3 stops19h 35m

Bujumbura

dom. 26/7

16:15-3:55

1 stop11h 40m

R21 186

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 12/7

22:50-13:15

1 stop14h 25m

Bujumbura

mié. 29/7

16:15-16:50

3 stops48h 35m

R22 021
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 16/7

1:15-15:15

3 stops14h 00m

R10 487

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 13/7

20:55-15:35

2 stops18h 40m

R12 810

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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 282). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 063). 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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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 15 abril 2026.
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
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

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

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

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
1 002 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

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
6,8
Okay
302 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Bujumbura. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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, Uganda Airlines, and RwandAir can get you from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in just under 12h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 20m. 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 669 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R8 018 and R8 982 round-trip. Users have found that RwandAir is 24% 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 RwandAir, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 004. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, 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 282). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 063). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR6 669AverageR7 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 018AverageR8 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 982AverageR9 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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