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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura from R5 556

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJM
Nov 27 — Dec 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Bujumbura are usually found in February or August, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 28 October 2025.

Mon 10/1123:00JNB - BJM
1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/1116:05BJM - JNB
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/10R9 151
Sun 9/110:45JNB - BJM
1 stop14h 30mUganda Airlines
Thu 13/1116:30BJM - JNB
1 stop19h 15mUganda Airlines
Deal found 28/10R9 564
Thu 11/1216:50JNB - BJM
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/129:00BJM - JNB
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10R10 114
Wed 10/121:35JNB - BJM
1 stop6h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 18/129:00BJM - JNB
1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/10R10 183
Sun 9/111:35JNB - BJM
1 stop11h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 13/119:00BJM - JNB
2 stops30h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/10R11 662
Thu 11/1219:50JNB - BJM
2 stops17h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 18/1216:05BJM - JNB
3 stops43h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/10R23 342

Cheap 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 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 099

One-way from

R5 556

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 340
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 7/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R8 376 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 824 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 28 October 2025.
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JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

23:00-13:15

1 stop14h 15m

Bujumbura

Tue 31/3

16:05-3:55

1 stop11h 50m

R9 099

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

0:45-15:15

1 stop14h 30m

Bujumbura

Thu 13/11

16:30-11:45

1 stop19h 15m

R9 564

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

0:45-15:15

1 stop14h 30m

Bujumbura

Tue 31/3

9:40-11:45

1 stop26h 05m

R9 615

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

16:50-15:15

1 stop22h 25m

Bujumbura

Thu 18/12

9:00-0:25

1 stop15h 25m

R10 114

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

16:50-15:35

1 stop22h 45m

Bujumbura

Sat 10/1

16:05-14:20

1 stop22h 15m

R10 527

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

12:05-13:00

1 stop24h 55m

Bujumbura

Sat 10/1

16:05-14:20

1 stop22h 15m

R10 974

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

1:35-13:00

1 stop11h 25m

Bujumbura

Thu 13/11

9:00-15:30

2 stops30h 30m

R11 662

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

1:35-8:10

1 stop6h 35m

Bujumbura

Thu 18/12

9:00-15:30

2 stops30h 30m

R11 662

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

16:50-15:35

1 stop22h 45m

R5 556

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

12:05-13:00

1 stop24h 55m

R6 244

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 605). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in April is currently the most expensive (average of R9 271). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to BJM?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Bujumbura. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 October 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

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 28 October 2025.
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
37 reviews
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Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

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
37 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

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
877 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

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
286 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

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 and Uganda Airlines can get you from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in just under 14h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15m. 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 R7 279 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R8 370 and R9 177 round-trip. Users have found that RwandAir is 21% 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 R5 556. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Bujumbura for a low price.

  • 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 605). Flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura in April is currently the most expensive (average of R9 271). 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 28 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR7 279AverageR8 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 370AverageR9 189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 177AverageR9 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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