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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kigali from R3 871

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
Mar 26 — Apr 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl are usually found in February 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 24 February 2026.

Tue 10/38:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/310:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R5 135
Wed 1/48:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/410:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R5 151
Mon 23/28:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/210:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R5 439
Thu 9/48:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/410:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R5 487
Thu 12/31:35
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 19/33:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R5 999
Sun 8/312:05
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sat 14/33:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R6 047
Tue 7/412:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 13/43:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/2R6 063
Wed 8/41:15
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop17h 45m
Kenya Airways
Thu 16/49:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/2R6 095
Sun 22/38:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 29/310:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R6 143
Mon 6/417:00
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop7h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 12/43:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R6 239

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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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R5 135

One-way from

R3 871

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R5 295
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R14 543 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 350 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 16/4

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 487

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/3

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R6 015

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

5:30-16:45

2 stops35h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 15/4

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

R10 430

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

10:15-1:05

2 stops14h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 7/4

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R10 686

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

12:30-1:05

3 stops36h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 14/3

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R12 318

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/3

2:10-11:35

3 stops33h 25m

R13 070

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 7/6

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R16 029

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 14/4

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R16 029

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 15/4

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R16 093

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 29/3

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R16 205

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali

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

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 20 February 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 R4 735). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 199). 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 24 February 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 24 February 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 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 133 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 24 February 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.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
293 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Kigali. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg to Kigali in just under 8h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2694 km.

  • 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 886. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are RwandAir, from R5 003, and Kenya Airways, from R5 483. Ethiopian Air is priced at 22% 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 099 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from R2 888 and Ethiopian Air from R5 003 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

    On average you can expect to pay R10 435 for a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. The cheapest flight overall is R3 191 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) is currently priced at R5 055.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali (average of R4 735). Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 199). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 886AverageR6 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 483AverageR6 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 356AverageR10 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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