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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Kigali from R6 575

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — KGL
Jun 27 — Jul 41
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 28 May 2026.

Sun 12/720:55
CPT
-
KGL
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/73:40
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5R11 121
Mon 6/720:30
CPT
-
KGL
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/720:00
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5R11 579
Wed 17/67:00
CPT
-
KGL
2 stops12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/79:00
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5R11 874
Sun 26/720:55
CPT
-
KGL
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/815:00
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5R12 053
Thu 3/914:25
CPT
-
KGL
2 stops23h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sat 12/915:00
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops22h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/5R12 626
Mon 6/714:25
CPT
-
KGL
2 stops17h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 13/720:00
KGL
-
CPT
1 stop10h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/5R12 691
Thu 3/97:00
CPT
-
KGL
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/915:00
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5R12 724
Tue 26/512:00
CPT
-
KGL
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/510:30
KGL
-
CPT
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5R12 986
Thu 3/913:15
CPT
-
KGL
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/916:20
KGL
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5R13 280

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 28 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 121

One-way from

R6 575

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R11 726
12/7-27/7
  • 12/7-27/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Kigali
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R23 051 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R6 093 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 May 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

14:25-8:00

2 stops17h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sun 13/9

9:00-13:35

2 stops28h 35m

R12 626
Fastest return journey

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

15:10-1:05

1 stop9h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 23/9

2:10-14:10

1 stop12h 00m

R14 016

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

14:25-19:00

2 stops28h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 26/8

9:00-22:10

1 stop13h 10m

R14 785

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

14:25-14:00

2 stops23h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sun 19/7

9:00-11:40

2 stops26h 40m

R14 965

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Thu 26/11

2:10-14:35

1 stop12h 25m

R14 997

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

7:20-0:35

1 stop17h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sun 19/7

9:00-11:40

2 stops26h 40m

R15 095

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

14:25-0:35

2 stops10h 10m

Kigali Intl

Fri 27/11

8:50-13:00

1 stop28h 10m

R15 570
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

6:05-0:35

2 stops18h 30m

R6 820

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

19:50-19:00

2 stops23h 10m

R7 098

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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 796). Flying from Cape Town to Kigali in March is currently the most expensive (average of R15 488). 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?

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 28 May 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
1 003 reviews
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Crew

7,6

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

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
1 003 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

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
304 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

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 Kenya Airways and 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 7h 40m. The distance between Cape Town and Kigali is about 3753 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 580. Another option worth looking into is Kenya Airways, starting at R11 438 round trip. These flights start at 15% 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 321 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R6 495 and Qatar Airways from R6 569 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 796). Flying from Cape Town to Kigali in March is currently the most expensive (average of R15 488). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Kigali. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 May 2026.
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 28 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 580AverageR10 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 438AverageR12 306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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