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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali from R5 489

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
Jun 18 — Jun 251
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Kigali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 852

One-way from

R5 489

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R8 485

Good round-trip deal

R7 199 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 929 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/7-25/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 18/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R7 924 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 122 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl.
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Kigali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Mon 21/78:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 25/717:40KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6R6 852
Tue 1/71:25JNB - KGL
1 stop17h 35mKenya Airways
Sun 13/73:40KGL - JNB
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/6R7 014
Sun 15/617:00JNB - KGL
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/61:35KGL - JNB
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R7 803
Sun 27/73:10JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Mon 4/810:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 13/6R9 902

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Kigali

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Fri 25/7

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

R6 852

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

1:25-19:00

1 stop17h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sun 13/7

3:40-0:25

1 stop20h 45m

R7 014

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

17:00-0:35

1 stop7h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/8

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 575

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/8

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R9 902

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 489

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

22:50-9:55

1 stop11h 05m

R5 651

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

1:25-8:00

1 stop6h 35m

R8 539

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

14:15-0:35

3 stops34h 20m

R8 557

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/6

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Kigali

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of R382). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 13 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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 13 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, RwandAir and Kenya Airways from Johannesburg to Kigali. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
781 reviews
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Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Crew

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - ADD

Easy boarding process and on time flight is what I liked Quality of food was poor Sat on middle row seat 35 where there is better leg room. However, crew and passengers walked all over the three of us who sat on that row to use it as a short cut to use the restrooms. Even letting the crew members didn't help. We could not relax during the flight.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
781 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
781 reviews
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Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Crew

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - ADD

Easy boarding process and on time flight is what I liked Quality of food was poor Sat on middle row seat 35 where there is better leg room. However, crew and passengers walked all over the three of us who sat on that row to use it as a short cut to use the restrooms. Even letting the crew members didn't help. We could not relax during the flight.
RwandAir
7,1
Good
27 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
781 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Crew

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - ADD

Easy boarding process and on time flight is what I liked Quality of food was poor Sat on middle row seat 35 where there is better leg room. However, crew and passengers walked all over the three of us who sat on that row to use it as a short cut to use the restrooms. Even letting the crew members didn't help. We could not relax during the flight.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
265 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
781 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Crew

7,5

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,2

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - ADD

Easy boarding process and on time flight is what I liked Quality of food was poor Sat on middle row seat 35 where there is better leg room. However, crew and passengers walked all over the three of us who sat on that row to use it as a short cut to use the restrooms. Even letting the crew members didn't help. We could not relax during the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl. Kigali Intl (KGL) is just 5,2 km from the centre vof the city. Kigali Intl is the only Kigali airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 4 airlines have flights to Kigali Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali round-trip from R6 852. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from R7 014, and RwandAir, from R9 902. Ethiopian Air is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with RwandAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 489. Ethiopian Air flights start at R5 651 while deals on Kenya Airways start at R8 539 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali is generally R18 348, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 966. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl), you can expect to pay R5 758 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Kigali stopover in Addis Ababa most frequently.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali flights?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Kigali stopover in Lusaka least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Kigali that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Kigali?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Kigali?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of R382). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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Fly from OR Tambo to Kigali on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to Kigali. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 June 2025.
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Top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Kigali

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR2 782AverageR11 643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 481AverageR7 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 933AverageR8 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 549AverageR11 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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