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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura from R4 958

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJM
Mar 7 — Mar 141
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 5 February 2026.

Thu 5/323:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop14h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/316:05
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2R8 093
Sat 14/23:10
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop5h 30m
RwandAir
Sun 15/315:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 3/2R8 429
Tue 17/220:40
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop18h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Tue 24/29:40
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 00m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 4/2R9 021
Sat 21/317:00
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop15h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 28/313:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2R9 373
Mon 9/216:50
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop21h 30m
RwandAir
Fri 13/29:20
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop17h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 1/2R9 437
Sat 14/21:35
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/317:10
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R9 596
Sat 14/21:35
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/215:45
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2R10 412

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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 5 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 093

One-way from

R4 958

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R8 125
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R1 989 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R874 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Return

Price

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

23:00-13:15

1 stop14h 15m

Bujumbura

Sun 8/3

16:05-3:55

1 stop11h 50m

R8 093

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

3:10-8:40

1 stop5h 30m

Bujumbura

Sun 15/3

15:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 429

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

17:00-8:10

1 stop15h 10m

Bujumbura

Sat 28/3

13:50-10:55

1 stop21h 05m

R9 373

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

1:35-8:10

1 stop6h 35m

Bujumbura

Sun 15/3

17:10-23:45

1 stop6h 35m

R9 596

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

1:35-8:10

1 stop6h 35m

Bujumbura

Mon 16/2

15:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R10 412

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

14:15-11:50

2 stops21h 35m

Bujumbura

Tue 24/2

9:00-15:50

1 stop6h 50m

R10 764

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:15-12:30

2 stops22h 15m

Bujumbura

Sun 8/3

17:10-23:45

1 stop6h 35m

R10 844

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

16:50-15:15

1 stop22h 25m

R4 958

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

16:50-15:15

1 stop22h 25m

R4 990

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:40-15:25

1 stop18h 45m

R5 742

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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 142). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in April is currently the most expensive (average of R8 749). 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 5 February 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
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

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
7,7
Good
40 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

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
955 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

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
292 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

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?

    Ethiopian Air, RwandAir, and Kenya Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 40m. 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 497 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R7 838 and R8 692 round-trip. Users have found that RwandAir is 22% 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 R2 850. 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 142). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in April is currently the most expensive (average of R8 749). 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 497AverageR7 540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 838AverageR8 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 692AverageR8 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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