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Cheap flights from Kigali to South Africa from R3 951

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
Jan 2 — Jan 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kigali to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kigali to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.

Thu 25/1222:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Mon 26/116:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 1/12R5 149
Tue 2/1210:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/128:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R5 525
Tue 2/1210:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/18:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R5 816
Thu 25/1222:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Mon 29/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 1/12R5 918
Tue 2/1210:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/18:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R6 055
Tue 2/1210:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 29/128:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R6 141
Thu 25/128:30KGL - JNB
1 stop15h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 25/11:35JNB - KGL
1 stop23h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/12R6 483
Thu 4/1219:40KGL - JNB
1 stop28h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 10/1217:00JNB - KGL
1 stop7h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/12R6 517
Fri 5/1210:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Mon 8/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 2/12R6 586
Sat 27/128:50KGL - JNB
1 stop26h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 31/1217:00JNB - KGL
1 stop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/12R6 859
Sat 20/1210:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Mon 5/13:10JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 3/12R7 082
Wed 3/122:10KGL - CPT
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1214:35CPT - KGL
1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R11 666

Find flight deals from Kigali to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kigali to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 149

One-way from

R3 951

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R6 278

Good round-trip deal

R5 798 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 427 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 25/12-26/1
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Kigali to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 15m total
  • Kigali to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R7 000 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 809 potential savings vs. average return price).
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KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 1/4

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 286

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 14/1

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 611

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 1/4

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R6 004

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 31/1

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

23:00-9:55

1 stop10h 55m

R6 295

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 31/3

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

12:10-0:35

1 stop12h 25m

R6 483

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 25/12

8:30-15:50

1 stop7h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

17:00-8:00

1 stop15h 00m

R6 483

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 30/1

3:40-15:50

1 stop12h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

1:35-18:40

1 stop17h 05m

R6 483

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 14/2

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

1:35-0:35

1 stop23h 00m

R6 483

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 27/12

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/12

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 099

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

12:10-0:35

1 stop12h 25m

R7 236

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Best time to book a flight from Kigali to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kigali to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kigali to South Africa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to South Africa (average of R2 737). Flying from Kigali to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R5 132). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kigali to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kigali to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Kigali to South Africa. 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 3 December 2025.

The most flights from KGL to ZA0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Kigali to South Africa delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Kigali and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kigali to South Africa 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?

Saturday 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 South Africa flights?

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 3 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Kigali to South Africa. 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
37 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

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
37 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

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
903 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

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
287 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kigali to South Africa?

    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 South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from Kigali to South Africa?

    Departing from Kigali to South Africa will take you 3h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2694 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kigali to South Africa?

    While some choose either Kigali Intl - Cape Town Intl or Kigali Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Kigali to South Africa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kigali to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kigali to South Africa? While on average our users pay R7 702, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 427. The most popular route (Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R5 286.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kigali to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kigali to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kigali to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kigali to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kigali to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to South Africa (average of R2 737). Flying from Kigali to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R5 132). 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 South Africa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kigali to South Africa. 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 3 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 562AverageR5 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR4 681AverageR6 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 726AverageR4 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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