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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Kigali from R6 256

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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — KGL
Aug 29 — Sep 51
1 adult

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 24 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 550

One-way from

R6 256

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R10 456
18/9-23/9
  • 18/9-23/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Kigali
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14/1
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 074 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 345 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 24 August 2025.

Thu 18/97:20CPT - KGL
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/93:40KGL - CPT
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8R9 550
Thu 18/913:50CPT - KGL
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/92:10KGL - CPT
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/8R10 351
Tue 14/1013:50CPT - KGL
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 17/102:10KGL - CPT
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/8R10 595
Mon 25/814:35CPT - KGL
1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/82:10KGL - CPT
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/8R10 665
Fri 3/1014:35CPT - KGL
1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 13/102:10KGL - CPT
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/8R10 944
Mon 15/914:35CPT - KGL
1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 18/92:10KGL - CPT
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/8R11 170
Fri 29/814:35CPT - KGL
1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/92:10KGL - CPT
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/8R11 606

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Cape Town

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Kigali

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

7:20-8:00

2 stops24h 40m

Kigali Intl

Wed 24/9

8:55-22:30

2 stops13h 35m

R9 550

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 23/9

2:10-13:45

1 stop11h 35m

R10 351

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Fri 17/10

2:10-13:00

1 stop10h 50m

R10 595

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/10

14:35-1:05

1 stop10h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 13/10

2:10-14:35

1 stop12h 25m

R10 944

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

14:35-1:05

1 stop10h 30m

Kigali Intl

Thu 18/9

2:10-13:45

1 stop11h 35m

R11 170

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

14:35-1:05

1 stop10h 30m

Kigali Intl

Fri 19/9

2:10-13:00

1 stop10h 50m

R11 606

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

17:50-7:00

1 stop13h 10m

R6 256

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/1

6:30-20:40

1 stop14h 10m

R8 155

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/1

6:00-13:50

2 stops31h 50m

R11 135

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Deals found on 22/8

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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 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Kigali, you should look to book at least 16 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Kigali (average of R373). Flying from Cape Town to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of R418). 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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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 24 August 2025.
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
839 reviews
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Crew

7,5

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
839 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
839 reviews
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Crew

7,5

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
278 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
839 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,5

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cape Town to Kigali flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to Kigali Intl.

  • 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 R8 496. Another option worth looking into is Kenya Airways, starting at R11 706 round trip. These flights start at 23% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Kigali (average of R373). Flying from Cape Town to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of R418). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Kigali on these airlines

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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 24 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 276AverageR10 951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 706AverageR12 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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