How long is the flight from South Africa to Burundi?

Departing from South Africa to Burundi will take you 6h 35m. The distance from South Africa to Burundi is about 2538 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Burundi one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R2 271 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from R3 036 and Uganda Airlines from R3 121 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Burundi ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Burundi when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Burundi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of March, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to BI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Burundi as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Burundi that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	R9 098
One-way from	R5 378
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R9 082

Kenya Airways
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South Africa to Burundi

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Burundi?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Burundi (average of R7 928). Flying from South Africa to Burundi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R15 012). 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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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from South Africa to Burundi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

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The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Burundi?
Departing from South Africa to Burundi will take you 6h 35m. The distance from South Africa to Burundi is about 2538 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Burundi one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R2 271 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from R3 036 and Uganda Airlines from R3 121 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Burundi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Burundi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Burundi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Burundi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Burundi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Burundi 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 South Africa to Burundi?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Burundi (average of R7 928). Flying from South Africa to Burundi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R15 012). 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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RwandAir	CheapestR6 707	AverageR8 477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 962	AverageR11 140	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR8 973	AverageR11 039	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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