JNB - BJM

R9 520 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura

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Cheapest return fare
R8 789
Overall average: R8 455
RwandAir
Thu 5/3Mon 9/3
JNB - BJM • 1 stop
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RwandAir
Cheapest • from R8 789 (return)
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Best reviews • 7,7 score
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Bujumbura. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Kigali (KGL)
Cheapest • Avg R8 400 (return)
Nairobi (NBO)
Shortest trip • 7h 00m (one-way)
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August
Cheapest • 7% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura (JNB-BJM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Bujumbura

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 8:50
JNB
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BJM
5h 40m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
15:45 - 2:20
BJM
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JNB
10h 35m
1 stop
R8 789RwandAir
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 8:10
JNB
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BJM
15h 10m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
13:50 - 0:15
BJM
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JNB
10h 25m
1 stop
R9 520Kenya Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 13:00
JNB
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BJM
11h 25m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
13:50 - 15:50
BJM
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JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
R11 347Kenya Airways
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 13:15
JNB
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BJM
14h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:15 - 15:20
BJM
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JNB
23h 05m
2 stops
R12 174Ethiopian Air
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 13:15
JNB
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BJM
14h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:15 - 15:20
BJM
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JNB
23h 05m
3 stops
R12 428Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 15:35
JNB
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BJM
22h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 14:20
BJM
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JNB
22h 35m
1 stop
R12 841Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 15:35
JNB
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BJM
25h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 20:10
BJM
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JNB
28h 25m
3 stops
R13 159Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 - 13:15
JNB
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BJM
30h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 2:20
BJM
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JNB
10h 35m
1 stop
R14 145Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:00 - 13:15
JNB
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BJM
14h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 3:55
BJM
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JNB
12h 10m
2 stops
R17 021Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 13:00
JNB
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BJM
15h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 11:35
BJM
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JNB
19h 50m
3 stops
R17 307Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Bujumbura flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Bujumbura to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura departing in March.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura is August, where tickets cost R7 803 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R8 916 and R8 868 respectively.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flightR8 789
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Bujumbura

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Bujumbura based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Bujumbura flights

  • Are there places to stay in Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)?

    When you arrive in Bujumbura, you might want to find a place to stay near the airport. While there are no hotels in the airport that you can book for your stay when you get to Bujumbura International Airport, you can find several hotels near the airport. These include Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika, which offers free shuttle service on request. Also, you can stay at City Hill Hotel, but this does not offer a shuttle. You can find other places to stay in downtown Bujumbura if you’re flexible and can stay a few kilometers from the airport.

  • Which Transportation Options are Available at Johannesburg International Airport?

    There are several means of transportation you can use to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. These include taxis, which are readily available in the ground transportation area. From downtown Johannesburg to the airport, a distance of about 27 kilometers, expect to spend about 8.73 Rand per kilometer. The train is also an option that connects the airport to the city. The train runs from 5:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. about every 12 minutes during peak periods.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura was R8 789 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

    Johannesburg and Bujumbura are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Bujumbura.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Bujumbura, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura, RwandAir or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura are RwandAir and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R7 653 and an overall rating of 7,7, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R8 856 and an overall rating of 6,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bujumbura from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Bujumbura with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bujumbura from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bujumbura

  • You can use the prayer room/chapel at the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) for your spiritual nourishment. The prayer room is open 24 hours and located in Terminal B Level 2. A Muslim prayer room is available in Terminal A Basement of Arrivals.
  • If you want to relax at the Johannesburg International Airport while you wait for your flight, you can visit the observation desk on Domestic Terminal B or International Terminal A on the 4th floor to watch planes landing and taking off.
  • If you’re travelling with a baby and need baby care facilities, there are baby changing facilities at Johannesburg International Airport in women’s washrooms.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Bujumbura

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Bujumbura? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,7
RwandAirOverall score based on 40 reviews
7,8Boarding
6,7Entertainment
8,0Crew
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KGL - DOH
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

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