Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kigali from R4 157
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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl are usually found in November or September, 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 10 May 2026.
Mon 1/612:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/63:40
KGL
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JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/5R6 203
Thu 7/522:50
JNB
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KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 13/52:10
KGL
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JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R6 317
Tue 23/68:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 30/610:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/5R6 334
Fri 29/512:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/63:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R6 399
Thu 4/68:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/62:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/5R6 416
Mon 29/612:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 9/79:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/5R6 432
Tue 26/512:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 2/69:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/5R6 465
Thu 7/522:50
JNB
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KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 16/510:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R6 481
Wed 13/58:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 18/510:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R6 498
Fri 15/58:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 20/510:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R6 514
Wed 13/58:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 14/517:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/5R6 530
Thu 7/58:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 17/510:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R6 547
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 10 May 2026.
Fri 17/712:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 20/715:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/5R7 398
Fri 29/516:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Fri 5/610:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 5/5R7 938
Tue 26/519:25
JNB
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KGL
2 stops14h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 2/610:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/5R12 979
Sun 7/63:10
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Fri 12/622:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/5R8 740
Mon 15/616:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 22/610:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/5R8 772
Mon 1/68:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/62:10
KGL
-
JNB
2 stops14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5R13 617
Thu 25/68:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 25/62:10
KGL
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JNB
2 stops14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/5R14 370
Mon 8/68:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 12/610:55
KGL
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JNB
2 stops37h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/5R14 583
Sun 27/917:30
JNB
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KGL
2 stops23h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 3/102:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/5R14 779
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 10 May 2026.
Thu 4/616:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Thu 11/622:30
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 5/5R7 725
Mon 22/63:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Tue 30/610:30
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/5R7 758
Fri 19/616:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Fri 26/610:30
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 5/5R7 790
Mon 25/516:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 1/622:30
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/5R7 840
Fri 29/516:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Fri 5/610:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 5/5R7 938
Fri 19/63:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Sat 27/610:30
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 6/5R8 101
Sat 22/83:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Sun 30/810:30
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/5R8 232
Sun 2/816:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Sun 9/822:30
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 5/5R8 249
Mon 15/616:50
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Sun 21/622:30
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 5/5R8 281
Sun 12/73:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 27/710:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/5R8 298
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Kigali
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Kigali. Data last updated 10 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 7/522:50
JNB
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KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 13/52:10
KGL
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JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R6 317
Thu 7/522:50
JNB
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KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 16/510:55
KGL
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JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R6 481
Thu 7/58:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 17/510:55
KGL
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JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R6 547
Wed 13/58:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 14/510:55
KGL
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JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R6 498
Fri 15/58:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 20/510:55
KGL
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JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R6 514
Tue 26/512:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 2/69:00
KGL
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JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/5R6 465
Fri 29/512:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/63:40
KGL
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JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R6 399
Mon 1/612:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/63:40
KGL
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JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/5R6 203
Thu 4/68:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/62:10
KGL
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JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/5R6 416
Tue 23/68:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 30/610:55
KGL
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JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/5R6 334
Mon 29/612:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 9/79:00
KGL
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JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/5R6 432
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 10 May 2026.
Tue 2/61:15
JNB
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KGL
1 stop23h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R4 157
Tue 2/617:00
JNB
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KGL
1 stop7h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/5R4 190
Sun 6/917:00
JNB
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KGL
1 stop15h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R4 517
Sun 1/1112:05
JNB
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KGL
1 stop19h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R4 534
Tue 19/51:15
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R4 550
Thu 30/717:00
JNB
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KGL
1 stop21h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/5R4 583
Sun 14/617:00
JNB
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KGL
1 stop15h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R4 599
Wed 10/61:15
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/5R4 615
Sun 7/61:15
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R4 632
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 10 May 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 10 May 2026.
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Price
Cheapest return flight
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 17/7
12:10-8:00
1 stop19h 50m
Kigali Intl
Mon 20/7
15:00-0:15
1 stop9h 15m
R7 398
Fastest return journey
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 29/5
16:50-20:40
Nonstop3h 50m
Kigali Intl
Fri 5/6
10:30-14:20
Nonstop3h 50m
R7 938
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/6
3:10-7:00
Nonstop3h 50m
Kigali Intl
Fri 12/6
22:30-2:20
Nonstop3h 50m
R8 740
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 15/6
16:50-20:40
Nonstop3h 50m
Kigali Intl
Mon 22/6
10:30-14:20
Nonstop3h 50m
R8 772
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 26/5
19:25-9:50
2 stops14h 25m
Kigali Intl
Tue 2/6
10:55-20:10
1 stop9h 15m
R12 979
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 1/6
8:20-16:45
1 stop8h 25m
Kigali Intl
Thu 4/6
2:10-16:50
2 stops14h 40m
R13 617
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 25/6
8:20-16:45
1 stop8h 25m
Kigali Intl
Thu 25/6
2:10-16:50
2 stops14h 40m
R14 370
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 8/6
8:20-16:45
1 stop8h 25m
Kigali Intl
Fri 12/6
10:55-0:05
2 stops37h 10m
R14 583
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 27/9
17:30-16:45
2 stops23h 15m
Kigali Intl
Sat 3/10
2:10-13:25
1 stop11h 15m
R14 779
Cheapest one-way
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 3/6
1:15-0:35
1 stop23h 20m
R4 255
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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?
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali (average of R3 011). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 237). 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 10 May 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 10 May 2026.
The most flights from ZA1 to KGL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 30% 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 30% 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 10 May 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 16h. 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 119. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R5 141, and Kenya Airways, from R5 688. RwandAir is priced at 20% 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 148 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from R2 949 and Ethiopian Air from R5 152 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?
On average you can expect to pay R12 204 for a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. The cheapest flight overall is R3 513 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) is currently priced at R6 498.
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 R3 011). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 237). 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 10 May 2026.
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