Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kigali from R3 732

JNB — KGL
Dec 11 — Dec 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl are usually found in February or December, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali

Fri 4/1212:05 -
1 stop12h 30m
Thu 10/123:40 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 7/11R6 641
Thu 12/1117:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Wed 18/118:50 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 8/11R6 658
Thu 26/1112:05 -
1 stop12h 30m
Tue 1/128:50 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 9/11R6 707
Mon 21/1212:05 -
1 stop12h 30m
Mon 28/128:50 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 11/11R6 724
Tue 1/1217:45 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Tue 8/129:55 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 9/11R7 118
Tue 1/1212:05 -
1 stop19h 55m
Tue 8/1219:40 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 9/11R7 167
Tue 15/1217:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Thu 24/1214:50 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 6/11R7 200
Mon 9/1117:45 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun 15/1122:30 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 7/11R7 250
Sun 6/1217:45 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Sun 13/1222:30 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 6/11R7 266
Sat 28/111:35 -
1 stop23h 00m
Sun 6/128:50 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 11/11R7 283

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Kigali

Round-trip from

R6 641

One-way from

R3 732

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R6 609
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 4/12-10/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 5/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R8 392 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 422 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

12:05-8:00

1 stop19h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 732

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 323

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/4

2:15-8:15

1 stop6h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 554
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 619

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 751

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 965

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/4

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 671

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/4

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 671

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/4

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 671

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

12:05-21:25

2 stops9h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 200

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Kigali

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali (average of R6 000). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in September is currently the most expensive (average of R7 841). 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?

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

The most flights from ZA1 to KGL are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Kigali flights typically cost between R5 392 and R7 266 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R6 641 on Kenya Airways (Dec 4–Dec 10).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Kigali delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Kigali have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 22% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Kigali is 79 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways 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.

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,5

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
8,0
Very Good

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,5

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,5

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,5

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?

    Kenya Airways, Uganda Airlines, and RwandAir can get you from Johannesburg to Kigali in just under 3h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 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 R4 902. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R5 024, and Kenya Airways, from R5 894. RwandAir is priced at 28% 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 R3 322 on RwandAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R3 455 and Ethiopian Air from R3 706 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

    On average you can expect to pay R12 452 for a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. The cheapest flight overall is R4 680 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) is currently priced at R7 365.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali (average of R6 000). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in September is currently the most expensive (average of R7 841). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR4 902AverageR7 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 024AverageR5 899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 894AverageR6 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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