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Only RwandAir operates flights between Kigali and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Kigali Intl (KGL) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• RwandAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R5 586 return via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared with R6 498 for direct.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by RwandAir and Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Connecting flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 95% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 5% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R5 849 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R6 840, a difference of R991. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:55 and lands at 13:52
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 2:27.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

A direct flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 3h 57m, covering 4 335 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R4 097.

RwandAir is the only airline operating Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 38m, compared to 9h 04m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R5 562 to R7 070, with an average of R6 370 over the past 12 months. Anything below R5 562 counts as a good deal.