What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kigali to South Africa one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 028. RwandAir flights start at R4 530 while deals on Egyptair start at R7 036 one-way.

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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Kigali Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Kigali Intl - Cape Town Intl 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 R5 940, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 319. The most popular route (Kigali Intl - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R9 650.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kigali to South Africa?

When booking a flight from Kigali to South Africa, you may want to consider flying on Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways or RwandAir as they are the most popular for this route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kigali to South Africa?

Users have found that booking a flight from Kigali to South Africa at least 42 days early can save you up to 4% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 42 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Kigali to South Africa for as little as R5 031 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R5 031 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to South Africa?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Kigali. Users have commonly found prices around R5 368 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R4 709. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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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R4 028+ Flights from Kigali to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Kigali to South Africa

Round-trip from	R6 499
One-way from	R4 028
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R5 676
Good round-trip deal	R6 829 or less
Good one-way deal	R4 329 or less

Kenya Airways
26/8-31/8
2 total stops
24h 35m total
Kigali to South Africa

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15h 25m total
Kigali to South Africa

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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 15 July 2025.

Sat 13/914:50KGL - JNB

1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways

Thu 18/91:25JNB - KGL

1 stop17h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/7R6 517

Mon 28/722:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Sun 3/816:50JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 14/7R7 000

Fri 12/92:10KGL - JNB

1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air

Fri 19/98:20JNB - KGL

1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/7R7 108

Tue 9/123:40KGL - JNB

1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/13:10JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7R8 701

Mon 11/822:30KGL - CPT

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 18/819:00CPT - KGL

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7R9 543

Sun 10/82:10KGL - CPT

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 18/814:35CPT - KGL

1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/7R12 461

Sun 2/1119:40KGL - CPT

2 stops17h 55mKenya Airways

Wed 12/1114:25CPT - KGL

2 stops28h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/7R13 911

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Tue 26/83:40KGL - JNB

1 stop12h 10mKenya Airways

Sun 31/812:10JNB - KGL

1 stop12h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/7R6 499

Fri 29/810:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Thu 4/93:10JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 15/7R6 696

Fri 12/92:10KGL - JNB

1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air

Fri 19/98:20JNB - KGL

1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/7R7 108

Tue 26/83:40KGL - JNB

1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/816:50JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7R8 630

Mon 11/822:30KGL - CPT

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 18/819:00CPT - KGL

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7R9 543

Sun 10/82:10KGL - CPT

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 18/814:35CPT - KGL

1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/7R12 461

Sun 2/1119:40KGL - CPT

2 stops17h 55mKenya Airways

Wed 12/1114:25CPT - KGL

2 stops28h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/7R13 911

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Mon 28/722:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Sun 3/816:50JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 14/7R7 000

Mon 4/83:40KGL - JNB

1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/93:10JNB - KGL

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7R8 827

Sun 10/82:10KGL - JNB

1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 18/814:30JNB - KGL

1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/7R10 313

Sun 10/82:10KGL - CPT

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 18/814:35CPT - KGL

1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/7R12 461

Mon 11/822:30KGL - CPT

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 18/819:00CPT - KGL

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7R9 543

Mon 18/822:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 29/813:55JNB - KGL

1 stop23h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/7R16 651

Wed 27/89:00KGL - JNB

1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways

Wed 3/912:10JNB - KGL

1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/7R6 517

Wed 27/83:40KGL - CPT

1 stop18h 30mKenya Airways

Thu 4/914:30CPT - KGL

2 stops17h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/7R14 305

One-way flights from Kigali to South Africa
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Wed 13/89:00KGL - JNB

1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/7R4 028

Fri 8/822:30KGL - JNB

Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 14/7R4 530

Sat 23/83:20KGL - JNB

2 stops27h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 13/7R7 036

Sun 20/710:55KGL - JNB

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7R7 430

Sat 9/810:30KGL - CPT

1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7R8 719

Fri 8/81:35KGL - CPT

1 stop11h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/7R9 471

Sat 9/814:50KGL - CPT

2 stops49h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/7R9 686

Fri 22/810:55KGL - JNB

2 stops32h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/7R12 300

Thu 28/81:45KGL - JNB

2 stops32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/7R14 735

Mon 8/91:20KGL - JNB

3 stops38h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/7R15 523

Sat 9/812:30KGL - CPT

3 stops46h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/7R21 091

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KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 26/8

3:40-15:50

1 stop12h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

12:10-0:35

1 stop12h 25m

R6 499

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 29/8

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 696

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 12/9

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R7 108

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 26/8

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/8

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 630

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/8

22:30-8:40

1 stop10h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

19:00-20:40

1 stop25h 40m

R9 543

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Sun 10/8

2:10-13:45

1 stop11h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

14:35-1:05

1 stop10h 30m

R12 461

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Sun 2/11

19:40-13:35

2 stops17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

14:25-18:40

2 stops28h 15m

R13 911

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 13/8

9:00-15:50

1 stop6h 50m

R4 028

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 8/8

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R4 530

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 23/8

3:20-7:10

2 stops27h 50m

R7 036

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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 R89). Flying from Kigali to South Africa 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 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 Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 603 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 603 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 603 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 901 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 603 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

790 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 603 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

RwandAir

7,1

Good

32 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 603 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

271 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 603 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

Related info for your journey

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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kigali to South Africa one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 028. RwandAir flights start at R4 530 while deals on Egyptair start at R7 036 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Kigali to South Africa?
While some choose either Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Kigali Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Kigali Intl - Cape Town Intl 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 R5 940, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 319. The most popular route (Kigali Intl - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R9 650.
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 R89). Flying from Kigali to South Africa 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 South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	CheapestR4 841	AverageR5 310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR4 947	AverageR5 183	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	CheapestR5 188	AverageR6 879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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