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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Kigali flights typically cost between R6 736 and R8 621 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R5 911 on RwandAir (Oct 4-Oct 15).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Kigali flights typically cost between R6 736 and R8 621 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R5 911 on RwandAir (Oct 4-Oct 15).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways 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.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Kigali round-trip from R2 737. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R5 361, and RwandAir, from R5 708. Kenya Airways is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Kigali is 53 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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali (average of R373). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of R418). 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Kigali flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Kigali

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R12 217 for a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. The cheapest flight overall is R3 251 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) is currently priced at R5 578.

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Kigali?

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Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Kigali, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways or Qatar Airways.

Question 10

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Kigali?

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Of the flights from Johannesburg to Kigali that have stopovers, most of them stop in Addis Ababa.

Question 11

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Kigali flights?

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The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Kigali is Lusaka.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Kigali?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 13

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 7% on flights from Johannesburg to Kigali compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R6 560. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R8 332.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Kigali from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around R7 562 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R5 034. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to KGL?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

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

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

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When you search for this flight from Johannesburg to Kigali, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Kigali?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Johannesburg to Kigali for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Kigali with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Kigali from Johannesburg? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Round-trip from	R5 911
One-way from	R3 157
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R7 350

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	CheapestR2 737	AverageR6 796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 361	AverageR7 139	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	CheapestR5 708	AverageR8 226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 315	AverageR10 934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kigali from R3 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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