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R3 890+ Cheap flights to Kigali

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— KGL
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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 1 February 2026.

Tue 10/38:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/310:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1R5 240
Wed 1/48:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/410:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R5 256
Tue 28/48:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/510:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R5 400
Fri 27/38:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 31/310:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R5 818
Wed 1/48:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/410:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1R5 834
Mon 23/28:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/210:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R5 899
Sat 16/517:00
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop7h 35m
Kenya Airways
Fri 22/53:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/1R5 931
Sun 15/31:35
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 23/314:50
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/1R6 043
Wed 18/217:00
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop15h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 24/219:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/1R6 059
Sun 1/223:00
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/210:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1R6 542
Sun 24/51:15
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sun 31/53:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/1R6 654
Sun 15/33:10
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 23/322:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 30/1R6 686

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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 1 February 2026.

Return from

R5 240

One-way from

R3 890

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R5 449
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 24/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R962 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R142 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 12/3

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 240

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 7/4

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 256

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 31/3

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 818

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 30/4

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 834

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 26/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 899

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

17:00-0:35

1 stop7h 35m

Kigali Intl

Fri 22/5

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

R5 931

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 23/3

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 686

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 26/2

8:50-10:55

1 stop26h 05m

R6 879

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 26/2

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 474

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 1/6

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R7 683

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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 30 January 2026.

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.

Weekly flight availability to Kigali

The most flights from Johannesburg to Kigali are scheduled on a Friday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

RwandAir
RwandAir
From R5 026
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 908
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 509
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 438

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 1 February 2026.
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
40 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

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
40 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

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
955 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

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
292 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

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

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 R3 036, while return flights cost around R1 521.

  • How much is a return flight to Kigali?

    A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around R1 604, however they can be found for as little as R1 521.

  • 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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