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R4 122+ Cheap flights to Kigali

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KGL
Jan 23 — Jan 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kigali in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kigali. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 December 2025.

Fri 26/128:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1210:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R5 291
Sat 27/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Fri 2/110:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 24/12R5 775
Sun 28/1217:00JNB - KGL
1 stop15h 00mKenya Airways
Sun 11/18:50KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/12R6 492
Sun 28/1217:00JNB - KGL
1 stop7h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 3/13:40KGL - JNB
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/12R6 960
Sun 28/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sun 11/110:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 24/12R7 010
Thu 25/1217:00JNB - KGL
1 stop25h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 1/18:50KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/12R7 444
Fri 26/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/123:40KGL - JNB
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R7 994
Sat 27/1217:00JNB - KGL
1 stop7h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 2/18:50KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/12R8 095
Wed 24/123:10JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/18:50KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R8 161
Sun 28/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/119:40KGL - JNB
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R9 213
Thu 25/128:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/122:10KGL - JNB
2 stops31h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R11 232

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Find the latest flights to Kigali in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 24 December 2025.

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R6 492

One-way from

R4 122

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Average price

R7 193
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 1/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

12:05-0:35

1 stop12h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/2

8:50-15:50

1 stop7h 00m

R6 509

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/3

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 626

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 30/3

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 626

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 18/2

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 709

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

1:15-8:00

1 stop6h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sat 13/6

9:00-0:15

1 stop15h 15m

R7 077

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

17:00-18:40

1 stop25h 40m

Kigali Intl

Fri 30/1

8:50-10:55

1 stop26h 05m

R7 077

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 12/3

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 193

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 31/3

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 193

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

23:00-9:55

1 stop10h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 18/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R7 510

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Fri 13/2

14:10-0:25

1 stop10h 15m

R8 078

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kigali

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

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 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Kigali?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali takes 3 hours 50 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kigali should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Kigali

The most flights from Johannesburg to Kigali are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kigali?

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

RwandAir
RwandAir
From R5 221
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 095
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 742
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 815

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kigali?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kigali. 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 Kigali. Reviews last updated 24 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air to Rwanda have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 690 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
917 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
287 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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

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 are 3 daily flights from 4 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 R2 750, while return flights cost around R1 579.

  • How much is a return flight to Kigali?

    A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around R1 666, however they can be found for as little as R1 579.

  • 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 50 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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