Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kigali to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Kigali to Johannesburg delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Kigali and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kigali to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

There are many flights that can get you from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 4h. Fly via Ethiopian Air or RwandAir to get the fastest option. Kigali and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 2694 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

Flying on RwandAir is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R4 967. Another option worth looking into is Kenya Airways, starting at R5 248 round trip. RwandAir is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from KGL to JNB are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What airport do you fly from for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Kigali Intl (KGL), located 5,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 2 airlines have flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

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Round-trip from	R4 510
One-way from	R3 601
Popular in	June
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Average price	R5 195

Ethiopian Air
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20h 05m total
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Wed 23/9

10:40-20:10

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Mon 19/10

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KigaliJohannesburg

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Wed 23/9

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KigaliJohannesburg

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KigaliJohannesburg

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KGL Kigali Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 16/10

1:50-13:30

1 stop11h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

R4 956

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL Kigali Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 23/9

17:35-20:50

2 stops27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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KigaliJohannesburg

KGL Kigali Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Kigali Intl

Thu 24/9

1:50-21:10

2 stops19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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0:00-0:00

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R5 195). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R6 693). 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 KGL to JNB?

When flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R5 115 and R6 725 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R4 510 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 19–Oct 27).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir and Kenya Airways from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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

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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

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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

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KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Kigali Intl (KGL), located 5,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 2 airlines have flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.
How long is the flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 4h. Fly via Ethiopian Air or RwandAir to get the fastest option. Kigali and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 2694 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
Flying on RwandAir is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R4 967. Another option worth looking into is Kenya Airways, starting at R5 248 round trip. RwandAir is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Kigali to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kigali to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kigali to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kigali to OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kigali to OR Tambo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kigali to OR Tambo 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 Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R5 195). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R6 693). 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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When flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R5 115 and R6 725 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R4 510 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 19–Oct 27).

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from KGL to JNB are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Kigali to Johannesburg delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Kigali and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kigali to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kigali to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R5 115 and R6 725 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R4 510 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 19–Oct 27).