Q: Can I fly back to Johannesburg from Kigali Intl?

Returning to Johannesburg from Kigali Intl COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Kigali Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Johannesburg. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Kigali Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Johannesburg.

Question 1

How popular is this Johannesburg to Kigali flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 2 944 users have taken a look at flights from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Kigali round-trip from R4 570. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Ethiopian Air. RwandAir is priced at 6% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali one-way?

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R3 811 on RwandAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R4 376 and Kenya Airways from R5 410 one-way.

Question 4

Can I fly to Kigali Intl from Johannesburg right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl

Most visitors from Johannesburg need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Kigali Intl.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Johannesburg must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Kigali Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Johannesburg are not required to quarantine after entering Kigali Intl.

Documents
Passenger Locator Form - Persons of 5 years and over must complete the form 72 hours prior to departure to Rwanda.

Question 5

Can I fly back to Johannesburg from Kigali Intl?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Johannesburg from Kigali Intl

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Kigali Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Johannesburg.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Kigali Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Johannesburg.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R5 039 for a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. The cheapest flight overall is R4 084 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) is currently priced at R4 812.

Question 8

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Kigali for under R4 600 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Kigali for under R4 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on RwandAir for just R4 570, but on average you can expect to pay R5 539.

Question 9

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali for under R4 600 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 10 direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali under R4 600. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Kigali is less than R9 124.

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg to Kigali for under R4 900?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to Kigali within the next 7 days for less than R4 900.

Question 11

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 is 1 daily inbound flight from Johannesburg from 4 different airlines.

Question 12

Which airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of our airline partners flying from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like RwandAir with this kind of flexibility.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 48 days in advance, which can save you up to 9% on flights from Johannesburg to Kigali compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 48 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 R5 168. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R5 168.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Kigali from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around R4 902 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R4 053. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 16

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali (JNB - KGL)?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Cheapest in	April	Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average price	R4 651	Average for round-trip flights in May 2022
Round-trip from	R4 635	From Johannesburg to Kigali Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR4 183	AverageR4 742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	COVID-19 safety	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	CheapestR4 555	AverageR4 934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search RwandAir flights

70%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
0%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
30%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	2daily flights
Monday	1daily flight
Tuesday	1daily flight
Wednesday	2daily flights
Thursday	1daily flight
Friday	2daily flights
Saturday	1daily flight

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kigali

The best prices from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Kigali

All the information you need to plan the best ZA1 to KGL flight in 2022: compare Johannesburg to Kigali flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Kigali.

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

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

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