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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali from R3 780

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
Aug 22 — Aug 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 23 July 2026.

Thu 23/714:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/717:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/7R6 031
Sun 26/714:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 1/810:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/7R6 080
Fri 21/88:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 27/82:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/7R6 146
Fri 14/822:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 16/810:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/7R6 179
Tue 4/822:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/810:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/7R6 195
Sun 2/88:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 16/810:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/7R6 245
Fri 28/814:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 31/817:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/7R6 261
Mon 27/78:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/810:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/7R6 327
Tue 8/912:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/93:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/7R6 442
Sun 27/917:45
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Tue 29/99:35
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 20/7R6 524
Thu 23/78:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 26/717:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/7R6 540

Find 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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 047

One-way from

R3 780

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R6 458

Good round-trip deal

R10 097 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 360 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R3 647 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 085 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 31/8

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

R6 261

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

1:15-8:00

1 stop6h 45m

Kigali Intl

Tue 8/9

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

R7 066

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

22:50-9:50

1 stop11h 00m

Kigali Intl

Mon 19/10

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R7 066

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/12

8:50-15:50

1 stop7h 00m

R7 132
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 19/10

9:35-13:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 280

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 12/9

9:35-13:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 559

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 19/10

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 808

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

12:30-21:25

3 stops8h 55m

Kigali Intl

Sun 20/9

9:00-15:50

1 stop6h 50m

R12 489

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sat 12/9

17:40-9:30

2 stops15h 50m

R14 527

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

2:20-16:45

2 stops38h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 12/8

17:40-1:20

2 stops31h 40m

R15 530

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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?

Booking 72 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of R5 571). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 083). 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 23 July 2026.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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

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 23 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

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
1 009 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

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
6,7
Okay
312 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

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

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  • 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. 3 airlines have flights to Kigali Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali will take you 3h 50m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kigali is about 2694 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 R5 030. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are RwandAir, from R5 138, and Kenya Airways, from R5 816. Ethiopian Air is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 R13 128, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 643. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl), you can expect to pay R6 130 for that flight.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of R5 571). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 083). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Kigali

Discover the top 3 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 030AverageR5 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 138AverageR6 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 816AverageR6 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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