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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Kigali from R5 557

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — KGL
Sep 8 — Sep 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 August 2026.

Fri 11/99:00 -
2 stops16h 05m
Sat 19/92:10 -
2 stops21h 25m
Deal found 5/8R8 779
Sun 20/920:25 -
2 stops20h 20m
Sun 27/917:40 -
2 stops22h 30m
Deal found 6/8R9 133
Sat 24/1011:15 -
1 stop10h 15m
Tue 27/1022:30 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 4/8R10 712
Fri 11/915:10 -
1 stop9h 55m
Sat 19/92:10 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 5/8R11 920
Mon 10/86:15 -
2 stops18h 50m
Tue 11/817:40 -
2 stops16h 45m
Deal found 6/8R12 242

Find 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 9 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 779

One-way from

R5 557

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R9 552
11/9-19/9
  • 11/9-19/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Kigali
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R16 082 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 196 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Kigali that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

11:15-21:30

1 stop10h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 27/10

22:30-22:45

1 stop24h 15m

R10 712

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

11:00-1:05

2 stops14h 05m

Kigali Intl

Sun 27/9

22:30-10:25

1 stop11h 55m

R11 775
Fastest return journey

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

15:10-1:05

1 stop9h 55m

Kigali Intl

Sat 19/9

2:10-13:00

1 stop10h 50m

R11 920

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

19:30-13:45

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 19/9

2:10-23:35

2 stops21h 25m

R12 274

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/1

2:10-14:35

1 stop12h 25m

R12 822

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

15:10-1:05

1 stop9h 55m

Kigali Intl

Tue 8/9

2:10-14:10

1 stop12h 00m

R13 031

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/12

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Thu 31/12

2:10-14:35

1 stop12h 25m

R13 756
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

19:35-9:50

2 stops14h 15m

R5 557

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

9:00-1:05

2 stops16h 05m

R5 879

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

7:00-1:05

2 stops18h 05m

R5 992

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Deals found on 9/8

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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

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 R9 552). Flying from Cape Town to Kigali in March is currently the most expensive (average of R15 254). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Kigali?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Kigali flights typically cost between R9 021 and R10 986 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 779 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 11–Sept 19).

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 9 August 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
1 021 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 021 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 021 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
318 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 021 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Entertainment

6,7

Crew

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.

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 9h 55m. 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 453. Another option worth looking into is Kenya Airways, starting at R11 145 round trip. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Kigali one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 241 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R5 580 and Kenya Airways from R7 576 one-way.

  • 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 R9 552). Flying from Cape Town to Kigali in March is currently the most expensive (average of R15 254). 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 9 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 484AverageR10 587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 145AverageR12 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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