How long is the flight from South Africa to Uganda?

A quick flight from South Africa to Uganda can take about 4h 15m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 279. There are 2943 km between South Africa and Uganda. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with RwandAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 524. Air Tanzania flights start at R2 877 while deals on Uganda Airlines start at R3 040 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Uganda ranges from 72.0 - 258.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 258.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Uganda when rainfall is around 72.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Uganda, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 20.0 C).

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

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

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Uganda (average of R5 435). Flying from South Africa to Uganda in May is currently the most expensive (average of R6 365). 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 ZA to UG?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to Uganda in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from South Africa to Uganda delayed?

About 32% of weekly flights between South Africa and Uganda have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

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

Tuesday 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 South Africa to Uganda flights?

Over the past year, Uganda Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 32% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Uganda?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Uganda may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Uganda

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Uganda, such as RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Uganda?
A quick flight from South Africa to Uganda can take about 4h 15m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 279. There are 2943 km between South Africa and Uganda. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Uganda one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with RwandAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 524. Air Tanzania flights start at R2 877 while deals on Uganda Airlines start at R3 040 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Uganda that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Uganda flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Uganda?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Uganda.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Uganda?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Uganda 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 South Africa to Uganda?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Uganda (average of R5 435). Flying from South Africa to Uganda in May is currently the most expensive (average of R6 365). 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 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Uganda

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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR3 986	AverageR6 630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	CheapestR4 419	AverageR5 395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR5 529	AverageR6 724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR5 596	AverageR7 900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to Uganda in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from South Africa to Uganda delayed?

About 32% of weekly flights between South Africa and Uganda have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

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

Tuesday 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 South Africa to Uganda flights?

Over the past year, Uganda Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 32% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Uganda?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Uganda may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Uganda

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Uganda, such as RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Uganda?

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Uganda?

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

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

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