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R3 743+ 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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KGL
Sep 11 — Sep 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kigali in 2026

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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 12 August 2026.

Wed 23/914:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Wed 30/910:55 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 9/8R5 897
Thu 24/914:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Wed 30/92:10 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 10/8R6 043
Sat 5/914:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 11/92:10 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 8/8R6 059
Thu 13/88:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Tue 8/910:55 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 8/8R6 140
Sun 9/88:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Tue 11/82:10 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 7/8R6 157
Mon 10/88:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Thu 20/82:10 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 10/8R6 173
Wed 23/98:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Fri 25/92:10 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 8/8R6 189
Mon 31/822:50 -
1 stop11h 00m
Tue 1/92:10 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 10/8R6 221
Thu 3/98:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Sun 6/917:40 -
1 stop10h 15m
Deal found 10/8R6 238
Tue 1/922:50 -
1 stop11h 00m
Tue 8/92:10 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 10/8R6 254
Thu 3/922:50 -
1 stop11h 00m
Sat 5/910:55 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 10/8R6 335
Thu 17/98:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Fri 18/910:40 -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 11/8R6 481

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Find the latest flights to Kigali in 2026, 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 12 August 2026.

Return from

R5 897

One-way from

R3 743

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R6 238
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R176 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

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

1:50-13:25

1 stop11h 35m

R6 140

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Fri 25/9

2:10-13:25

1 stop11h 15m

R6 189

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

22:50-9:50

1 stop11h 00m

Kigali Intl

Sun 20/9

2:10-13:25

1 stop11h 15m

R6 497

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 7/9

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

R6 578

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/1

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 26/1

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R7 550

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

22:50-9:50

1 stop11h 00m

Kigali Intl

Tue 15/9

2:10-20:10

1 stop18h 00m

R7 971
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/1

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 20/1

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 554

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 554

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/1

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 23/1

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 554

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

19:25-9:40

2 stops14h 15m

Kigali Intl

Fri 18/9

17:35-3:55

1 stop10h 20m

R14 500

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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 (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 065
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 959
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 775

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

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 12 August 2026.
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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Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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
1 025 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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

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 2 daily flights 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 661, while return flights cost around R1 533.

  • How much is a return flight to Kigali?

    A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around R1 617, however they can be found for as little as R1 533.

  • 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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