How long is the flight from Kigali to South Africa?

Departing from Kigali to South Africa will take you 9h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2694 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 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 086, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 877. The most popular route (Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R5 017.

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.

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to South Africa (average of R5 432). Flying from Kigali to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R6 977). 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?

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

The most flights from KGL to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (2 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 South Africa delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Kigali and South Africa 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 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?

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 South Africa flights?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir and Kenya 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.

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7,9

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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

7,9

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KGL - NBO

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Kenya Airways

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KGL - NBO

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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 9h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2694 km.
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 086, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 877. The most popular route (Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R5 017.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to South Africa (average of R5 432). Flying from Kigali to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R6 977). 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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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.

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The most flights from KGL to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (2 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 South Africa delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Kigali and South Africa 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 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?

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 South Africa flights?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir and Kenya 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.

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