Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
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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 22 September 2026.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Kigali is 72 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali (average of R5 424). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 064). 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 22 September 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 22 September 2026.
The most flights from ZA1 to KGL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Kigali delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Kigali have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 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 23% 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 22 September 2026.
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.
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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 is 1 daily inbound flight from Johannesburg from 3 different airlines.
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 914. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R4 970, and Kenya Airways, from R5 789. RwandAir is priced at 24% 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 076 on RwandAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R3 238 and Ethiopian Air from R3 661 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?
On average you can expect to pay R12 296 for a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. The cheapest flight overall is R4 321 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) is currently priced at R7 584.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali (average of R5 424). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 064). 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.
Explore flights to Kigali departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 22 September 2026.
Discover the top 3 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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 22 September 2026.
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