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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura from R5 738

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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJM
Aug 27 — Sep 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Bujumbura
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Bujumbura. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 July 2026.

Fri 11/922:50
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop14h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 18/914:35
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/7R9 418
Sat 15/81:15
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop6h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sat 12/913:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/7R10 154
Mon 28/1212:05
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 31/129:00
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop15h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/7R12 044
Fri 11/922:50
JNB
-
BJM
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/917:45
BJM
-
JNB
2 stops14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R12 495
Sun 16/88:20
JNB
-
BJM
3 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/913:50
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7R14 419
Mon 28/125:00
JNB
-
BJM
2 stops20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 31/1216:15
BJM
-
JNB
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/7R19 705

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Round-trip from

R9 418

One-way from

R5 738

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R10 120
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/9-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Bujumbura
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 27/9
  • 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 653 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 537 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

22:50-13:15

1 stop14h 25m

Bujumbura

Fri 18/9

14:35-3:55

1 stop13h 20m

R9 418

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

8:20-15:35

3 stops31h 15m

Bujumbura

Fri 18/9

15:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R13 533

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

8:20-13:00

3 stops28h 40m

Bujumbura

Sat 12/9

13:50-10:55

1 stop21h 05m

R14 419

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

R19 705

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

12:30-13:15

3 stops48h 45m

Bujumbura

Sat 12/9

16:15-0:05

2 stops31h 50m

R29 424
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

22:50-12:00

1 stop13h 10m

R6 206

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

22:50-13:15

1 stop14h 25m

R6 323

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

22:50-13:15

1 stop14h 25m

R6 373

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

22:50-13:15

1 stop14h 25m

R6 373

JohannesburgBujumbura

JNB - BJM

JNBBJM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

22:50-12:00

1 stop13h 10m

R6 373

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura (average of R7 762). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura in March is currently the most expensive (average of R11 007). 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 OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura flights typically cost between R8 966 and R10 204 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 418 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 11–Sept 18).

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 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,9

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

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,9

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
1 011 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,9

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

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,9

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 OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo per day. 3 airlines have flights to Bujumbura from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura?

    Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Bujumbura is about 2538 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura round-trip?

    Currently priced at R6 635, RwandAir will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura and back. In addition to RwandAir, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 198 and R9 188, respectively. RwandAir is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura are Ethiopian Air (R2 338), RwandAir (R3 166), and Uganda Airlines (R3 679).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura that have stopovers, most of them stop in Kigali.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura flights?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Bujumbura that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Bujumbura flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Bujumbura?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Bujumbura.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Bujumbura?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura (average of R7 762). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura in March is currently the most expensive (average of R11 007). 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 OR Tambo to Bujumbura

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR6 635AverageR8 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 198AverageR9 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 188AverageR9 829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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