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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Kigali from R4 752

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — KGL
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Kigali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Kigali (KGL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 881

One-way from

R4 752

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R10 879
1/2-5/2
  • 1/2-5/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Kigali
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25/1
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R12 185 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 545 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Kigali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 January 2026.

Sun 1/220:40
CPT
-
KGL
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/210:55
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R8 881
Sun 1/213:50
CPT
-
KGL
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/22:10
KGL
-
CPT
1 stop12h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R9 241
Sun 1/313:50
CPT
-
KGL
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/33:10
KGL
-
CPT
1 stop11h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R9 618
Tue 16/613:50
CPT
-
KGL
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/72:10
KGL
-
CPT
1 stop12h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R9 634
Sun 1/26:30
CPT
-
KGL
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/210:55
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R10 290
Sun 1/213:50
CPT
-
KGL
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/217:40
KGL
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R10 716
Sun 1/36:30
CPT
-
KGL
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/310:55
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R10 765
Fri 30/1013:50
CPT
-
KGL
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 31/102:10
KGL
-
CPT
1 stop12h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R10 961

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Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/2

2:10-14:35

1 stop12h 25m

R9 241

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 7/3

3:10-14:35

1 stop11h 25m

R9 618

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 18/7

2:10-14:35

1 stop12h 25m

R9 634

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

6:30-20:40

1 stop14h 10m

Kigali Intl

Fri 6/2

10:55-19:05

2 stops32h 10m

R10 290

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

6:30-20:40

1 stop14h 10m

Kigali Intl

Thu 5/2

19:40-8:15

2 stops36h 35m

R10 388

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Fri 6/2

17:40-14:35

1 stop20h 55m

R10 716

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

6:30-20:40

1 stop14h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sun 8/3

10:55-9:45

2 stops22h 50m

R10 765

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

14:35-1:05

1 stop10h 30m

Kigali Intl

Fri 6/3

17:40-13:00

1 stop19h 20m

R11 109

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

14:25-13:50

2 stops23h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sun 8/3

8:50-13:35

2 stops28h 45m

R11 387

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

5:45-20:40

1 stop14h 55m

R4 752

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Kigali

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Kigali

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Kigali, you should look to book at least 15 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Kigali?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Kigali (average of R7 455). Flying from Cape Town to Kigali in April is currently the most expensive (average of R11 207). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 15 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways from Cape Town to Kigali by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
945 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Comfort

7,1

Boarding

7,2

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

NLA - ADD

My experience with Ethiopian was good and i say thank you for that.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
945 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
945 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Comfort

7,1

Boarding

7,2

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

NLA - ADD

My experience with Ethiopian was good and i say thank you for that.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
290 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
945 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Comfort

7,1

Boarding

7,2

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

NLA - ADD

My experience with Ethiopian was good and i say thank you for that.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Kigali. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Kigali?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from Cape Town to Kigali in about 11h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Cape Town and Kigali is about 3753 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Kigali round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Kigali, with prices starting at R9 124. Another option worth looking into is Kenya Airways, starting at R11 332 round trip. These flights start at 16% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Kigali that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Kigali flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Kigali?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Kigali.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Kigali?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Kigali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Kigali?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Kigali (average of R7 455). Flying from Cape Town to Kigali in April is currently the most expensive (average of R11 207). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town Intl to Kigali Intl
Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Kigali Intl

Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Kigali

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Kigali. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 130AverageR10 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 332AverageR12 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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