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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura from R5 673

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJM
Sep 1 — Sep 81
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 2 August 2026.

Sat 22/822:50
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop13h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/914:35
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R9 444
Sun 30/817:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop20h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sun 6/99:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/8R9 808
Thu 13/812:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop24h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sat 22/813:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 29/7R10 999
Sun 27/121:35
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop11h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 31/129:00
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop15h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/7R11 826
Sun 27/123:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop12h 05m
RwandAir
Thu 31/1216:05
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
RwandAir
Deal found 29/7R11 859
Sun 30/87:10
JNB
-
BJM
3 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/917:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8R12 223
Thu 13/814:15
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/813:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R12 405
Sat 22/813:45
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/915:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7R13 066

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Bujumbura

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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 444

One-way from

R5 673

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R9 543
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/8-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R8 474 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 475 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

17:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Bujumbura

Sun 6/9

9:10-10:55

1 stop25h 45m

R9 808

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

12:10-12:40

1 stop24h 30m

Bujumbura

Sat 22/8

13:50-15:50

1 stop26h 00m

R10 999
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

1:35-13:00

1 stop11h 25m

Bujumbura

Thu 31/12

9:00-0:25

1 stop15h 25m

R11 826

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

7:10-13:10

3 stops30h 00m

Bujumbura

Sun 6/9

17:45-2:00

1 stop8h 15m

R12 223

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

14:15-13:10

2 stops22h 55m

Bujumbura

Sat 22/8

13:50-0:15

1 stop10h 25m

R12 405

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

13:45-16:45

1 stop27h 00m

Bujumbura

Wed 2/9

15:45-13:25

1 stop21h 40m

R13 066

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/12

5:00-1:10

2 stops20h 10m

Bujumbura

Thu 31/12

16:15-3:55

1 stop11h 40m

R17 400
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

3:00-16:45

1 stop13h 45m

R5 673

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

3:00-16:45

1 stop13h 45m

R5 822
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

14:30-1:10

1 stop10h 40m

R6 004

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura

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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 R7 674). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in March is currently the most expensive (average of R10 883). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Bujumbura flights typically cost between R8 865 and R10 089 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 444 on Ethiopian Air (Aug 22–Sept 2).

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 2 August 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

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

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

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

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
1 012 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

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

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

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 can get you from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in just under 20h. 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 561 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R8 106 and R9 085 round-trip. Users have found that RwandAir is 29% 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 312. 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 R7 674). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in March is currently the most expensive (average of R10 883). 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 2 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR6 561AverageR8 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 106AverageR9 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 085AverageR9 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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