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 4 different airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Kigali is currently March ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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, Kenya Airways 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 193, while return flights cost around R1 394.

How much is a return flight to Kigali?

A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around R90, however they can be found for as little as R78.

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).

R5 543+ Flights to Kigali, Rwanda

Flights to Kigali in 2025

Return from	R7 014
One-way from	R5 543
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R8 485

Kenya Airways
1/7-13/7
2 total stops
38h 20m total
Johannesburg to Kigali

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RwandAir
17/8
Nonstop
3h 50m total
Johannesburg to Kigali

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 122 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 14 June 2025.

Tue 1/71:25JNB - KGL

1 stop17h 35mKenya Airways

Sun 13/73:40KGL - JNB

1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/6R7 014

Sun 3/88:20JNB - KGL

1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 11/810:55KGL - JNB

1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/6R7 068

Sun 15/617:00JNB - KGL

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/61:35KGL - JNB

2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6R7 803

Sun 27/73:10JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Mon 4/810:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 13/6R9 902

Best flights to Kigali
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Tue 1/71:25JNB - KGL

1 stop17h 35mKenya Airways

Sun 13/73:40KGL - JNB

1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/6R7 014

Sun 3/88:20JNB - KGL

1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 11/810:55KGL - JNB

1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/6R7 068

Mon 28/717:00JNB - KGL

1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/810:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6R8 575

Sun 27/73:10JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Mon 4/810:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 13/6R9 902

Wed 17/911:30JNB - KGL

2 stops8h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 30/91:20KGL - JNB

3 stops38h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/6R18 495

Last-minute flights to Kigali
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Sun 15/617:00JNB - KGL

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/61:35KGL - JNB

2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6R7 803

Sat 21/68:20JNB - KGL

1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air

Thu 26/610:55KGL - JNB

1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/6R7 122

Sat 21/617:00JNB - KGL

1 stop7h 35mKenya Airways

Wed 25/63:40KGL - JNB

1 stop12h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/6R7 355

Sat 21/617:00JNB - KGL

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/710:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6R8 288

Sat 21/616:50JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Thu 26/622:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 12/6R9 651

Tue 1/71:25JNB - KGL

1 stop17h 35mKenya Airways

Sun 13/73:40KGL - JNB

1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/6R7 014

Sat 19/716:50JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 23/723:20KGL - JNB

1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/6R18 853

Sun 27/73:10JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Mon 4/810:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 13/6R9 902

Mon 28/78:20JNB - KGL

1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 4/810:55KGL - JNB

1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/6R7 104

One-way flights to Kigali
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Sun 17/83:10JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 12/6R5 543

Wed 2/78:20JNB - KGL

1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/6R5 776

Sun 14/91:25JNB - KGL

1 stop6h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/6R8 539

Sat 16/814:15JNB - KGL

3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6R8 557

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JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

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Tue 1/7

1:25-19:00

1 stop17h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sun 13/7

3:40-0:25

1 stop20h 45m

R7 014

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/8

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R7 068

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

17:00-0:35

1 stop7h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/8

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 575

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/8

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R9 902

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

11:30-20:25

2 stops8h 55m

Kigali Intl

Tue 30/9

1:20-16:10

3 stops38h 50m

R18 495

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 543

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 776

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

1:25-8:00

1 stop6h 35m

R7 803

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

14:15-0:35

3 stops34h 20m

R8 557

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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?

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 53 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?

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kigali?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kigali?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and RwandAir to Kigali have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

781 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

RwandAir

7,1

Good

27 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

265 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

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 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, Kenya Airways 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 193, while return flights cost around R1 394.
How much is a return flight to Kigali?
A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around R90, however they can be found for as little as R78.
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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What is the best airline to fly to Kigali?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali?

How much is a return flight to Kigali?

Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?

Does Kigali Intl have car hire?

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