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R3 976+ 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 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KGL
Jul 29 — Aug 51
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 29 June 2026.

Wed 8/714:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R5 980
Fri 3/78:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R6 128
Sat 4/714:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/6R6 177
Mon 29/622:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/6R6 226
Sat 11/722:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/717:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R6 407
Fri 10/722:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R6 423
Sun 5/722:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R6 440
Fri 31/712:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Fri 7/815:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/6R6 522
Tue 7/78:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/717:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/6R6 588
Wed 8/78:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R6 604
Tue 7/78:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R6 621

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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 29 June 2026.

Return from

R5 980

One-way from

R3 976

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R6 752
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/7-25/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 17/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

17:00-0:35

1 stop7h 35m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/12

8:50-15:50

1 stop7h 00m

R6 653

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

17:00-19:00

1 stop26h 00m

Kigali Intl

Mon 19/10

3:40-0:15

1 stop20h 35m

R6 653
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/12

9:35-13:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 212

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 18/8

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 540

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 22/7

9:35-13:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 573

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

17:00-0:35

1 stop7h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/11

11:50-20:50

2 stops9h 00m

R12 650

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

10:55-0:35

3 stops13h 40m

Kigali Intl

Fri 7/8

9:00-15:50

1 stop6h 50m

R16 789

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

22:50-9:50

1 stop11h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 23/12

2:10-0:05

2 stops21h 55m

R18 169

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 20/10

9:35-13:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R18 613
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

12:10-8:00

1 stop19h 50m

R3 976

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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 (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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 138
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 028
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 799

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 29 June 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
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

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

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

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
1 008 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

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

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

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

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 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 R3 742, while return flights cost around R1 554.

  • How much is a return flight to Kigali?

    A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around R1 640, however they can be found for as little as R1 554.

  • 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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