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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali from R4 468

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
Jul 28 — Aug 41
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 28 June 2026.

Thu 25/614:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/717:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/6R5 914
Sun 28/622:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6R5 963
Sat 4/714:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/6R6 176
Mon 6/78:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 26/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6R6 193
Sun 5/722:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/72:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6R6 209
Tue 7/714:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/72:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6R6 226
Mon 29/622:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6R6 242
Fri 10/722:50
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop11h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6R6 291
Thu 9/717:00
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop15h 00m
Kenya Airways
Thu 16/720:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/6R6 472
Sat 11/717:00
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop7h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/89:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/6R6 521
Tue 7/714:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/710:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6R6 554
Sun 12/714:30
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/72:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6R6 587

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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 209

One-way from

R4 468

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R6 751

Good round-trip deal

R9 381 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 231 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 8/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R4 186 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 136 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 27/7

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R6 587

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

17:00-19:00

1 stop26h 00m

Kigali Intl

Mon 19/10

3:40-0:15

1 stop20h 35m

R6 653

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

17:00-0:35

1 stop7h 35m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/12

8:50-15:50

1 stop7h 00m

R6 653

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/12

9:35-13:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 211
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sat 21/11

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 491

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 19/11

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 491

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sat 21/11

9:35-13:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 491

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 19/11

9:35-13:25

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 491

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 18/8

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 540

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sun 26/7

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 556

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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 569). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 080). 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 28 June 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 28 June 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

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

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

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

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
1 007 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

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
306 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

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 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 3 inbound flights 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 028. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are RwandAir, from R5 138, and Kenya Airways, from R5 765. 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 R12 781, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 742. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl), you can expect to pay R6 193 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 569). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 080). 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 28 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 028AverageR5 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 137AverageR6 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 798AverageR6 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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