Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kigali from R4 202
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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
May 3 — May 101
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Kigali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.
Fri 3/412:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 15/48:50
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R6 336
Thu 23/412:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 28/49:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R6 353
Fri 1/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/520:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/4R6 438
Fri 8/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 14/53:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R6 489
Tue 12/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Sun 17/520:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R6 506
Wed 13/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 19/53:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 29/3R6 557
Tue 14/412:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 18/415:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R6 641
Thu 23/417:00
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop7h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 28/43:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R6 658
Wed 15/412:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 18/420:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R6 726
Thu 14/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 21/59:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/4R6 777
Best flights from Johannesburg to Kigali
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Kigali that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
Mon 13/417:00
JNB
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KGL
1 stop7h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 16/49:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R6 929
Thu 30/43:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Sun 3/522:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/3R8 234
Mon 13/413:25
JNB
-
KGL
3 stops18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/420:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3R11 944
Fri 1/522:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/52:10
KGL
-
JNB
3 stops21h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4R15 807
Tue 7/722:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
2 stops31h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/3R16 518
Tue 7/722:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/72:10
KGL
-
JNB
2 stops16h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/3R16 518
Wed 13/53:10
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Thu 21/522:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 30/3R18 382
Sun 12/43:10
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Thu 16/422:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 30/3R18 382
Sat 2/519:25
JNB
-
KGL
2 stops29h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/510:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/4R17 298
Tue 14/43:10
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Sun 19/410:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/3R18 450
Tue 14/412:30
JNB
-
KGL
3 stops36h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/410:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/3R18 263
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali
Explore direct flight options from Johannesburg to Kigali based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
Wed 13/516:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Wed 20/510:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 29/3R7 116
Thu 23/416:50
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Tue 28/422:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/3R7 133
Thu 23/416:50
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Wed 29/422:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/3R7 149
Thu 7/53:10
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Fri 15/522:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 30/3R7 217
Thu 30/416:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Thu 7/522:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/3R7 251
Tue 14/43:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Sat 18/422:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/3R7 268
Fri 1/516:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Fri 8/510:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 1/4R7 285
Mon 13/43:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Sat 18/410:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 30/3R7 471
Sat 11/73:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Wed 15/722:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/3R7 861
Sat 4/73:10
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Wed 22/722:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 29/3R8 166
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Kigali
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Kigali. Data last updated 3 April 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 3/412:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 15/48:50
KGL
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JNB
1 stop26h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R6 336
Tue 14/412:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 18/415:10
KGL
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JNB
1 stop9h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R6 641
Wed 15/412:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 18/420:00
KGL
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JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R6 726
Thu 23/412:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 28/49:00
KGL
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JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R6 353
Thu 23/417:00
JNB
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KGL
1 stop7h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 28/43:40
KGL
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JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R6 658
Fri 1/512:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/520:00
KGL
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JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/4R6 438
Fri 8/512:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 14/53:40
KGL
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JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R6 489
Tue 12/512:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Sun 17/520:00
KGL
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JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R6 506
Wed 13/512:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 19/53:40
KGL
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JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 29/3R6 557
Thu 14/512:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 21/59:00
KGL
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JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/4R6 777
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Kigali
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Kigali. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
Mon 13/417:00
JNB
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KGL
1 stop7h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R4 202
Mon 27/712:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R4 422
Mon 20/412:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R4 439
Wed 10/61:15
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R4 456
Thu 16/412:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/4R4 490
Sun 12/43:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/4R4 507
Wed 22/43:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 1/4R4 523
Fri 7/81:15
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/4R4 574
Mon 27/716:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/3R4 828
Fri 3/716:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 30/3R4 845
Tue 8/912:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/4R4 862
Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Kigali
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 3 April 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 3 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Kigali that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 13/4
17:00-0:35
1 stop7h 35m
Kigali Intl
Thu 16/4
9:00-15:50
1 stop6h 50m
R6 929
Fastest return journey
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/4
3:10-7:00
Nonstop3h 50m
Kigali Intl
Sun 3/5
22:30-2:20
Nonstop3h 50m
R8 234
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 13/4
13:25-8:00
3 stops18h 35m
Kigali Intl
Thu 16/4
20:00-10:55
1 stop14h 55m
R11 944
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/5
22:50-9:50
1 stop11h 00m
Kigali Intl
Sat 2/5
2:10-0:05
3 stops21h 55m
R15 807
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/7
22:50-9:50
1 stop11h 00m
Kigali Intl
Wed 22/7
10:55-18:30
2 stops31h 35m
R16 518
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/7
22:50-9:50
1 stop11h 00m
Kigali Intl
Wed 22/7
2:10-18:30
2 stops16h 20m
R16 518
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 2/5
19:25-1:05
2 stops29h 40m
Kigali Intl
Sat 9/5
10:55-20:10
1 stop9h 15m
R17 298
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 14/4
12:30-1:05
3 stops36h 35m
Kigali Intl
Sat 18/4
10:55-20:10
1 stop9h 15m
R18 263
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
3:10-7:00
Nonstop3h 50m
Kigali Intl
Thu 21/5
22:30-2:20
Nonstop3h 50m
R18 382
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 12/4
3:10-7:00
Nonstop3h 50m
Kigali Intl
Thu 16/4
22:30-2:20
Nonstop3h 50m
R18 382
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali
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ZA1-KGL
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Kigali
ZA1-KGL
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Kigali is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali (average of R5 015). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 506). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to KGL?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Kigali. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
When flying from Johannesburg to Kigali, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Kigali
Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Kigali. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
The most flights from ZA1 to KGL are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Kigali delayed?
About 31% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Kigali have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Kigali flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Kigali flights?
Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 31% of flights being delayed.
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 3 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Johannesburg 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.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali from Johannesburg?
Located just 5,2 km from the city centre, Kigali Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Kigali from Johannesburg. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl (KGL) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?
Kenya Airways, RwandAir, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg to Kigali in just under 3h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2694 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Kigali round-trip from R5 301. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R5 324, and Kenya Airways, from R5 842. RwandAir is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R2 223 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from R3 068 and Ethiopian Air from R5 333 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?
On average you can expect to pay R14 169 for a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. The cheapest flight overall is R2 998 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) is currently priced at R7 251.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Kigali?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali (average of R5 015). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 506). 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.
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 3 April 2026.
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