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R3 703+ Cheap flights to Kigali

— KGL
Sep 18 — Sep 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kigali in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kigali

Wed 30/922:50 -
1 stop10h 50m
Tue 6/101:50 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 16/8R6 155
Sun 13/914:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Sat 19/91:50 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 16/8R6 171
Tue 22/914:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Thu 24/91:50 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 16/8R6 188
Mon 26/1023:00 -
1 stop10h 40m
Fri 30/101:50 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 16/8R6 204
Mon 14/914:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Mon 21/917:35 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 16/8R6 236
Sat 19/914:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Sun 20/910:40 -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 14/8R6 496
Wed 26/81:15 -
1 stop6h 45m
Mon 31/815:00 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 14/8R6 691
Wed 9/917:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Sat 12/915:00 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 17/8R6 756
Mon 14/121:35 -
1 stop6h 25m
Thu 24/128:50 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 14/8R6 772
Tue 29/912:10 -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 5/1020:00 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 17/8R6 789
Mon 7/917:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Thu 10/93:40 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 18/8R6 805
Thu 24/917:00 -
1 stop7h 35m
Thu 1/108:45 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 17/8R7 000

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Return from

R6 155

One-way from

R3 703

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R6 724
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/9-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R162 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

22:50-9:40

1 stop10h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 6/10

1:50-13:30

1 stop11h 40m

R6 155

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/9

1:50-13:30

1 stop11h 40m

R6 188

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/12

8:50-15:50

1 stop7h 00m

R6 772

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 7/10

1:50-13:30

1 stop11h 40m

R8 413
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 28/11

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 543

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/12

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 559

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 8/10

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 559

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 17/10

11:50-17:30

1 stop5h 40m

R17 800

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

20:20-6:55

1 stop34h 35m

Kigali Intl

Fri 27/11

1:00-8:40

2 stops31h 40m

R18 027
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

R3 703

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Best time to book a flight to Kigali

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kigali

How long is the flight to Kigali?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali takes 3 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Kigali from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Kigali

The most flights from Johannesburg to Kigali are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kigali?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali are RwandAir, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air.

RwandAir
RwandAir
From R5 075
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 971
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 789

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kigali?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali are Ethiopian Air, RwandAir and Kenya Airways.

When is the best time to book a flight to Kigali?

The price you pay for your flight to Kigali may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways to Rwanda have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

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
1 032 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

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

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

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

FAQs about flying to Kigali

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali?

    If you book a flight to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Kigali Intl (KGL) is located 5,2 km from the centre of Kigali. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kigali if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kigali on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kigali?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kigali.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali?

    Kigali Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali. One-way flights to Kigali Intl typically cost R4 632, while return flights cost around R1 537.

  • How much is a return flight to Kigali?

    A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around R1 621, however they can be found for as little as R1 537.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kigali, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Kigali Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kigali Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kigali Intl?

    Yes. Kigali Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host in Rwanda is the closest property to Kigali Intl (0,0 km away from Kigali Intl).

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