Q: 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 R6 096 and R6 277 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R5 716 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 3–Dec 9).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R6 096 and R6 277 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R5 716 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 3–Dec 9).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

Question 5

How often are flights from Kigali to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 21% of weekly flights between Kigali and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 21m.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R5 336.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R5 078. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by RwandAir and Kenya Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R5 237 and R5 440, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R5 402). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R6 938). 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.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from KGL to JNB are scheduled on a Friday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R6 370, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 290. When looking at the most popular route, (Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R6 112 for that flight.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most popular airlines for this route: RwandAir, Kenya Airways or Ethiopian Air.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KGL to JNB?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 1 outbound flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Kigali to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Kigali to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Kigali to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kigali to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Kigali to OR Tambo via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kigali to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to OR Tambo from Kigali.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Kigali to OR Tambo with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Kigali to OR Tambo flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kigali to OR Tambo become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Kigali to OR Tambo flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R5 716
One-way from	R3 717
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R6 096
Good round-trip deal	R6 318 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 078	AverageR5 130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	CheapestR5 237	AverageR6 370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR5 440	AverageR6 053	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

Cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R3 717

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

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 R6 096 and R6 277 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R5 716 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 3–Dec 9).

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from KGL to JNB are scheduled on a Friday (4 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 21% of weekly flights between Kigali and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 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 21% of flights being delayed.

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

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% 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?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R5 336.

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

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 21m.

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

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

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Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R6 096 and R6 277 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R5 716 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 3–Dec 9).