Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali from R3 904
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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 13 July 2026.
Fri 14/88:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 20/82:10
KGL
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JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/7R5 986
Sun 12/78:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R6 084
Mon 20/78:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R6 132
Sat 18/78:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/72:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/7R6 149
Sun 19/714:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 1/810:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/7R6 181
Thu 30/722:50
JNB
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KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 18/82:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R6 198
Sun 16/81:15
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop17h 45m
Kenya Airways
Fri 21/89:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/7R6 425
Thu 23/78:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R6 474
Wed 8/78:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7R6 507
Best flights from OR Tambo to Kigali
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Kigali that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 July 2026.
Fri 11/98:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 21/910:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R6 181
Fri 7/81:15
JNB
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KGL
1 stop23h 20m
Kenya Airways
Wed 19/820:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/7R6 767
Fri 23/1017:45
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Tue 27/109:35
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/7R7 401
Sat 15/812:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/822:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R9 646
Thu 30/722:50
JNB
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KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 18/82:10
KGL
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JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R6 198
Thu 23/78:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/7R6 539
Thu 23/717:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Mon 27/79:35
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/7R7 466
Fri 23/108:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 29/1010:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R7 889
Tue 15/1214:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 23/122:10
KGL
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JNB
2 stops21h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/7R17 161
Direct flights from OR Tambo to Kigali
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to Kigali based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 13 July 2026.
Sat 8/817:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Sun 16/822:30
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/7R6 181
Tue 11/817:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Tue 18/822:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/7R6 198
Fri 14/817:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Fri 21/89:35
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 11/7R6 507
Fri 28/817:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Mon 31/89:35
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/7R6 653
Sun 16/817:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Sat 22/822:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/7R6 669
Sat 8/817:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Wed 19/822:30
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 10/7R6 767
Mon 12/103:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Tue 20/109:35
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/7R6 783
Mon 14/123:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Thu 24/129:35
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/7R7 108
Fri 23/1017:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Wed 28/1022:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/7R7 190
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Kigali
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Kigali. Data last updated 13 July 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 12/78:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/710:55
KGL
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JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R6 084
Sun 12/717:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Sun 19/79:35
KGL
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JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/7R6 507
Sat 18/78:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/72:10
KGL
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JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/7R6 149
Sun 19/714:30
JNB
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KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 1/810:55
KGL
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JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/7R6 181
Mon 20/78:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/710:55
KGL
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JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R6 132
Thu 23/78:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/710:55
KGL
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JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R6 474
Thu 30/722:50
JNB
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KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 18/82:10
KGL
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JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R6 198
Fri 14/88:20
JNB
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KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 20/82:10
KGL
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JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/7R5 986
Sun 16/81:15
JNB
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KGL
1 stop17h 45m
Kenya Airways
Fri 21/89:00
KGL
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JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/7R6 425
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Kigali
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Kigali. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 July 2026.
Fri 7/817:00
JNB
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KGL
1 stop26h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/7R3 904
Fri 7/817:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/7R4 050
Sat 7/113:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/7R4 490
Wed 7/103:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 11/7R4 506
Thu 30/717:45
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 45m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/7R4 522
Sat 18/715:40
JNB
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KGL
1 stop5h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/7R4 538
Thu 27/81:15
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/7R4 555
Sun 9/812:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/7R4 571
Tue 21/71:15
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/7R4 587
Sun 6/121:35
JNB
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KGL
1 stop6h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/7R4 603
Thu 10/123:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/7R4 766
Thu 27/83:10
JNB
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KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/7R4 831
Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Kigali
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Price
Cheapest return flight
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 11/9
8:20-16:45
1 stop8h 25m
Kigali Intl
Mon 21/9
10:55-20:10
1 stop9h 15m
R6 181
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/7
22:50-9:50
1 stop11h 00m
Kigali Intl
Tue 18/8
2:10-13:25
1 stop11h 15m
R6 198
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 23/7
8:20-16:45
1 stop8h 25m
Kigali Intl
Mon 27/7
10:55-20:10
1 stop9h 15m
R6 539
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 7/8
1:15-0:35
1 stop23h 20m
Kigali Intl
Wed 19/8
20:00-15:50
1 stop19h 50m
R6 767
Fastest return journey
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 23/10
17:45-21:30
Nonstop3h 45m
Kigali Intl
Tue 27/10
9:35-13:25
Nonstop3h 50m
R7 401
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 23/7
17:45-21:30
Nonstop3h 45m
Kigali Intl
Mon 27/7
9:35-13:25
Nonstop3h 50m
R7 466
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 23/10
8:20-16:45
1 stop8h 25m
Kigali Intl
Thu 29/10
10:55-20:10
1 stop9h 15m
R7 889
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 15/8
12:10-19:00
1 stop6h 50m
Kigali Intl
Fri 21/8
22:30-2:20
Nonstop3h 50m
R9 646
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 15/12
14:30-1:05
1 stop10h 35m
Kigali Intl
Wed 23/12
2:10-0:05
2 stops21h 55m
R17 161
Cheapest one-way
JohannesburgKigali
JNB - KGL
JNBKGL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 7/10
3:10-7:00
Nonstop3h 50m
R4 506
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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 514). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in January is currently the most expensive (average of R6 962). 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 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?
Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali
Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 13 July 2026.
The most flights from JNB to KGL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Kigali delayed?
About 29% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Kigali have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 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 29% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R5 967.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 19m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.
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 July 2026.
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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 8h 25m. 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 R4 979. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are RwandAir, from R5 087, and Kenya Airways, from R5 757. Ethiopian Air is priced at 20% 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 336, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 706. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl), you can expect to pay R5 872 for that flight.
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 514). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in January is currently the most expensive (average of R6 962). 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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