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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura from R8 753

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJM
Apr 28 — May 51
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 29 March 2026.

Thu 9/414:15
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops22h 15m
Air Tanzania
Wed 29/413:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 27/3R8 753
Thu 9/414:15
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops22h 15m
Air Tanzania
Mon 27/413:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 27/3R9 488
Thu 9/43:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop12h 05m
RwandAir
Sun 26/415:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 27/3R9 745
Thu 9/414:15
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/49:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R9 967
Thu 9/414:15
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/49:00
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R9 984
Mon 6/412:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop20h 00m
Kenya Airways
Mon 20/413:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/3R10 053
Wed 15/716:50
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop22h 45m
RwandAir
Tue 28/716:05
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
RwandAir
Deal found 28/3R10 070
Thu 9/420:40
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/413:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R10 583
Fri 17/717:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop20h 00m
Kenya Airways
Fri 31/713:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/3R10 719
Sun 19/714:15
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/713:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R10 754
Mon 6/43:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop12h 25m
RwandAir
Fri 24/415:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 27/3R10 822
Mon 20/716:50
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop22h 45m
RwandAir
Thu 30/716:05
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
RwandAir
Deal found 28/3R10 856

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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 29 March 2026.

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R8 753

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March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R11 249
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 9/4-29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

16:50-15:35

1 stop22h 45m

Bujumbura

Sun 26/4

15:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R10 822
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

3:10-15:15

1 stop12h 05m

Bujumbura

Tue 28/4

16:05-2:20

1 stop10h 15m

R10 822

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

3:10-15:35

1 stop12h 25m

Bujumbura

Thu 30/7

16:05-2:20

1 stop10h 15m

R10 942

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

3:10-15:35

1 stop12h 25m

Bujumbura

Mon 3/8

15:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R11 677

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

12:50-8:55

1 stop20h 05m

Bujumbura

Fri 17/4

17:10-14:25

2 stops21h 15m

R13 899

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

10:15-13:15

2 stops27h 00m

Bujumbura

Wed 29/4

16:15-3:55

1 stop11h 40m

R18 515

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

20:55-15:15

2 stops18h 20m

Bujumbura

Mon 3/8

15:45-15:20

2 stops23h 35m

R23 046

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

20:55-15:35

2 stops18h 40m

Bujumbura

Wed 29/7

15:45-15:20

2 stops23h 35m

R23 405

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

19:25-13:15

2 stops17h 50m

Bujumbura

Tue 28/4

16:15-9:25

2 stops17h 10m

R23 525

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

20:55-15:15

2 stops18h 20m

Bujumbura

Wed 29/7

15:45-15:20

2 stops23h 35m

R23 849

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura

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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 565). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 283). 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 29 March 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

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

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
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

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
985 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

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

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

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

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?

    RwandAir can get you from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in just under 12h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Johannesburg and Bujumbura is about 2538 km.

  • 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 970 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R8 379 and R9 290 round-trip. Users have found that RwandAir is 23% 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 109. 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 565). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 283). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR6 945AverageR8 309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 379AverageR9 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 290AverageR9 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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