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Cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R3 418

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
Feb 23 — Mar 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 January 2026.

Mon 9/38:50
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sun 15/31:35
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R5 240
Wed 4/210:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/28:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R5 418
Thu 5/28:50
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 00m
Kenya Airways
Fri 20/217:00
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop15h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R5 450
Wed 4/210:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 19/28:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R5 515
Tue 3/210:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/28:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R5 595
Wed 4/222:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Fri 6/216:50
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 22/1R5 708
Thu 5/222:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Thu 19/23:10
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 23/1R5 740
Mon 2/210:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/28:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R5 821
Wed 4/217:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/28:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R5 918
Mon 2/28:50
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 16/21:35
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R6 014
Mon 2/210:30
KGL
-
JNB
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Mon 16/23:10
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
RwandAir
Deal found 23/1R6 353
Wed 4/210:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/23:10
JNB
-
KGL
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R7 869

Find 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 24 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R5 240

One-way from

R3 418

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R5 902

Good round-trip deal

R11 440 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 812 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 9/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 25m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 15m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R11 720 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 550 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Kigali

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 418

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 6/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 515

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 3/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 595

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 3/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 595

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/2

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 708

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 821

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 7/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 821

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 6/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 821

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sun 8/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 821

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 6/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 821

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Best time to book a flight from Kigali to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R3 386). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of R5 160). 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 24 January 2026.

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?

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 24 January 2026.
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
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

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
7,7
Good
40 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

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
948 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

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
6,8
Okay
292 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

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 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.

  • 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 3h 50m. 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 Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R4 298. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by RwandAir and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R4 394 and R4 455, respectively. Kenya Airways is priced at 22% 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 R7 980, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 811. When looking at the most popular route, (Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R5 418 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R3 386). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of R5 160). 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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Fly from Kigali to OR Tambo on these airlines

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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 24 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 298AverageR4 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR4 394AverageR6 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 455AverageR4 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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