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Cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg from R3 942

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
Dec 23 — Dec 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg are usually found in May or April, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Kigali to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kigali to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 November 2025.

Fri 26/1210:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/128:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11R5 436
Mon 22/1222:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Wed 21/116:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 22/11R6 547
Fri 26/1222:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Mon 29/123:10JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 21/11R6 686
Thu 27/113:40KGL - JNB
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Fri 5/121:35JNB - KGL
1 stop12h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/11R7 103
Fri 28/1110:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/128:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11R7 172
Wed 24/1222:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sat 17/116:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 21/11R7 555
Fri 26/128:50KGL - JNB
1 stop26h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 29/121:35JNB - KGL
1 stop17h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R7 694
Fri 28/1122:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sat 6/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 22/11R8 006
Fri 26/1219:40KGL - JNB
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R8 527

Cheap flight deals from Kigali to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kigali (KGL) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 23 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 436

One-way from

R3 942

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R6 721
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/12-30/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 5/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R7 318 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 869 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sun 4/1

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R6 339

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sun 25/1

19:40-0:25

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

17:00-18:40

1 stop25h 40m

R6 374

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/1

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R6 391

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 18/4

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R6 391

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 7/2

3:40-0:25

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

1:35-18:40

1 stop17h 05m

R6 408

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 30/1

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 686

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-0:15

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

1:15-0:35

1 stop23h 20m

R7 172

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sun 4/1

3:40-0:25

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

R7 364

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sun 19/4

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 006

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 7/1

3:40-0:25

1 stop20h 45m

R3 942

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Best time to book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kigali to Johannesburg

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kigali to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg (average of R2 779). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R5 210). 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 KGL to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 November 2025.

When flying from Kigali to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg

Explore weekly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 November 2025.

The most flights from KGL to ZA1 are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Kigali to Johannesburg delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Kigali and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kigali to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kigali to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 23 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Kigali to Johannesburg 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
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
896 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
287 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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 Kigali to Johannesburg. 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 from for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Kigali, you will be flying from Kigali Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Kigali Intl (KGL) is located 5,2 km from the centre of Kigali. There are 3 flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Kigali to Johannesburg?

    There are many flights that can get you from Kigali to Johannesburg in 9h 15m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways to get the fastest option. There are 2694 km between Kigali and Johannesburg. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kigali to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kigali to Johannesburg is Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R4 728 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are RwandAir and Ethiopian Air, starting at R4 753 and R4 798 round-trip. Kenya Airways is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

    The cheapest flight price from Kigali to Johannesburg is R3 413. On average you can expect to pay R7 770. The most popular route, (Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for R5 436.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kigali to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kigali to Johannesburg 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 Kigali to Johannesburg?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg (average of R2 779). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R5 210). 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 Kigali to Johannesburg

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kigali to Johannesburg. 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 23 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 728AverageR5 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR4 753AverageR6 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 798AverageR5 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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