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Cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R3 955

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
Aug 23 — Aug 301
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or April, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Kigali to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kigali (KGL) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 363

One-way from

R3 955

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R5 818

Good round-trip deal

R7 634 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 608 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 30/9-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 40m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 45m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R9 152 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 520 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Cheapest flights from Kigali to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kigali to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2025.

Mon 29/93:40KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 7/1012:10JNB - KGL
1 stop12h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/8R6 363
Thu 25/99:00KGL - JNB
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 6/1017:00JNB - KGL
1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/8R6 398
Thu 25/917:40KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/108:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/8R6 679
Fri 28/113:40KGL - JNB
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 6/1212:05JNB - KGL
1 stop12h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/8R7 013
Thu 25/99:00KGL - JNB
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 4/101:25JNB - KGL
1 stop23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/8R7 101
Wed 20/822:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sun 24/816:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 16/8R7 277
Wed 1/1022:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Wed 8/1016:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 17/8R7 312
Mon 18/822:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sat 23/83:10JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 17/8R7 347
Sat 18/103:40KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 15mKenya Airways
Fri 24/101:25JNB - KGL
1 stop17h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/8R7 804
Fri 12/92:10KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 19/98:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/8R7 980

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Kigali to OR Tambo 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 18 August 2025.
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Kigali

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 30/9

9:00-15:50

1 stop6h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

12:10-8:00

1 stop19h 50m

R6 363

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 13/9

14:50-0:25

1 stop9h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

1:25-8:00

1 stop6h 35m

R6 398

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 24/9

3:40-0:25

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

1:25-19:00

1 stop17h 35m

R6 398

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 24/9

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

12:10-19:00

1 stop6h 50m

R6 398

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 1/10

20:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

1:25-8:00

1 stop6h 35m

R6 398

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 17/9

8:55-15:50

1 stop6h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

1:25-8:00

1 stop6h 35m

R6 398

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 17/10

8:50-0:25

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

12:05-8:00

1 stop19h 55m

R6 398

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 25/9

9:00-10:55

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

17:00-19:00

1 stop26h 00m

R6 398

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Mon 15/9

20:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

R3 955

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 26/8

3:40-0:25

1 stop20h 45m

R3 955

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Best time to book a flight from Kigali to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Kigali with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kigali to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Kigali to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

When flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Kigali to OR Tambo. 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 18 August 2025.

The most flights from KGL to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 156.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 17m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 0h 57m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 18 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, andKenya 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
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
835 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
276 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kigali to OR Tambo. 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 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. 3 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 3 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Flying on Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R4 753. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and RwandAir, with the lowest prices starting at R4 857 and R5 093, respectively. Kenya Airways is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    While on average a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R6 668, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 210. When looking at the most popular route, (Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R8 086 for that flight.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 Kigali to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kigali to OR Tambo. 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 18 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 753AverageR5 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 857AverageR5 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 093AverageR6 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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