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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura from R5 655

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJM
Aug 17 — Aug 241
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 18 July 2026.

Sat 15/817:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop15h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 22/813:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/7R9 645
Sat 18/715:40
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops23h 35m
RwandAir
Tue 21/714:15
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/7R10 156
Mon 20/73:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop13h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Thu 23/717:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop8h 15m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 12/7R10 502
Wed 15/713:45
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop27h 00m
Uganda Airlines
Thu 23/717:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop8h 15m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 12/7R10 651
Fri 17/71:15
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop11h 25m
Kenya Airways
Fri 24/713:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/7R10 948
Sat 1/817:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop15h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 8/813:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/7R10 997
Fri 17/717:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop19h 40m
Kenya Airways
Fri 24/713:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/7R11 014
Fri 17/71:15
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop11h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 21/79:00
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/7R11 327
Sun 19/712:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop24h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 26/79:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/7R11 409
Mon 20/71:15
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop6h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sat 25/713:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/7R11 772
Fri 17/717:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop19h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 23/79:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/7R11 788
Sun 19/73:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop13h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Thu 23/717:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop8h 15m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 12/7R11 854

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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 645

One-way from

R5 655

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R9 975
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 18/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R10 682 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 673 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

17:00-8:10

1 stop15h 10m

Bujumbura

Sat 22/8

13:50-10:55

1 stop21h 05m

R9 645

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

17:00-8:10

1 stop15h 10m

Bujumbura

Sat 8/8

13:50-15:50

1 stop26h 00m

R10 997
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

16:10-16:45

2 stops24h 35m

Bujumbura

Sat 8/8

13:50-0:15

1 stop10h 25m

R15 168

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

13:30-8:10

3 stops18h 40m

Bujumbura

Sat 22/8

13:50-15:50

1 stop26h 00m

R15 317

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

12:30-13:15

3 stops48h 45m

Bujumbura

Sat 22/8

16:15-11:35

3 stops43h 20m

R37 723
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

3:00-16:45

1 stop13h 45m

R5 655

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

13:45-16:45

1 stop27h 00m

R5 787

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

12:50-16:45

1 stop27h 55m

R5 968
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

1:35-8:10

1 stop6h 35m

R7 238

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

13:45-13:45

2 stops24h 00m

R8 573

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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 650). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in March is currently the most expensive (average of R10 849). 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 18 July 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

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

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

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

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

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

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
311 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

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 15h 10m. 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 698 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R8 080 and R9 056 round-trip. Users have found that RwandAir is 26% 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 305. 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 650). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in March is currently the most expensive (average of R10 849). 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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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 18 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR6 698AverageR8 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 080AverageR9 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 056AverageR9 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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