Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg are RwandAir and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R6 508 and an overall rating of 7,8, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R5 862 and an overall rating of 6,7.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Johannesburg will take on average 3h 50m to travel the 4 335 km flying distance from Kigali.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Kigali and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Kigali and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 55m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Kigali and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Kigali and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 55m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R3 641 for a one-way ticket and R5 114 for a return.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kigali at 9:55 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 13:55.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 22:30 and lands at 2:20.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Kigali and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is RwandAir. The best return deal found from RwandAir for the route is R5 044.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Kigali and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is RwandAir. The best return deal found from RwandAir for the route is R5 044.

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kigali to Johannesburg flight route.

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kigali and Johannesburg.

Question 15

On which days can I fly direct from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Kigali to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is September, where tickets cost R5 276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R6 797 and R6 732 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is September, where tickets cost R5 276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R6 797 and R6 732 respectively.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 Kigali to Johannesburg.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Kigali with another airline.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 Johannesburg from Kigali up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

How often are flights from Kigali to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Kigali and Johannesburg historically see delays in approximately 25% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 126 minutes.

Question 23

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kigali to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, RwandAir have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 25% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

What is the most punctual flight time for Kigali to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kigali and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kigali and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Kigali to Johannesburg were found on Ethiopian Air (R5 114) and Kenya Airways (R5 761).

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Kigali to Johannesburg were found on Ethiopian Air (R5 114) and Kenya Airways (R5 761).

Question 30

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R7 167 on average.

Question 31

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R7 167 on average.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Kigali usually cost between R6 295 and R7 153 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R5 114 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 13–Sept 20).

Question 33

What are the most popular airlines flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is RwandAir, followed by Kenya Airways.

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