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R2 774 Find cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg

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Cheap flight deals from Kigali to Johannesburg (KGL-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kigali to Johannesburg 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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3:40 - 10:55KGL-JNB
7h 15m1 stop
8:40 - 18:00JNB-KGL
9h 20m1 stop
R4 868Kenya Airways
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Tue, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 5
19:00 - 7:35KGL-JNB
12h 35m1 stop
1:15 - 8:10JNB-KGL
6h 55m1 stop
R5 137Kenya Airways
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Thu, Dec 26 - Mon, Jan 6
19:00 - 0:15KGL-JNB
29h 15m1 stop
12:10 - 8:10JNB-KGL
20h 00m1 stop
R5 280Kenya Airways
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Mon, Sep 30 - Sun, Nov 3
17:40 - 3:55KGL-JNB
10h 15m1 stop
8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL
8h 25m1 stop
R6 211Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Dec 29 - Sun, Jan 5
22:30 - 2:20KGL-JNB
3h 50mdirect
3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R6 390RwandAir
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Sun, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 2
22:30 - 2:20KGL-JNB
3h 50mdirect
17:20 - 21:10JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R6 658RwandAir
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Sun, Dec 15 - Fri, Dec 20
1:55 - 13:10KGL-JNB
11h 15m1 stop
8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL
8h 25m1 stop
R6 730Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 9
9:10 - 0:15KGL-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R8 931
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Sun, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 2
3:40 - 10:55KGL-JNB
7h 15m1 stop
17:20 - 21:10JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R9 361
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Thu, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 18
3:20 - 7:10KGL-JNB
27h 50m2 stops
21:45 - 2:40JNB-KGL
28h 55m1 stop
R25 738Egyptair
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Sat, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 8

Flights from Kigali to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Kigali to Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Kigali, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost R4 886 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is R7 177 and R6 426 respectively.

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

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of R9 914, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 69 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

August

Cheapest flight

R2 774
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Kigali to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Kigali to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kigali to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Kigali to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R155 for a one-way ticket and R272 for a return.

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

    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.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

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

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

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

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

    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 195 and an overall rating of 7,6, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R4 641 and an overall rating of 6,8.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R4 147 or less one-way and R5 635 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kigali Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Tuesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Wednesday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Thursday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Friday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Saturday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Sunday

RwandAir

RwandAir

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl

Monday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Tuesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Wednesday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Thursday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Friday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Saturday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Sunday

RwandAir

RwandAir

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Top airlines flying from Kigali to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kigali to Johannesburg. 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 Kigali to OR Tambo? 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.
7,6
RwandAirOverall score based on 38 reviews
7,6Comfort
7,1Food
7,7Crew
6,9Entertainment
7,7Boarding
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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.

8,0 ExcellentIan, Aug 2024KGL - LHR
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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.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Terrible. Flew from Rwanda to Nairobi for transfer then on to Madagascar. Kenya Airways does not like to park at a gate. They park on the outskirts requiring a bus shuttle. That part is okay, but the bus drops you off outside of security. If I did not skip to the front of the line with my remaining half hour connection, I would have missed my flight. Complete security check plus taking off of shoes had to be completed (again). I made it to Madagascar, but my checked bag decided to take a trip to Dubai. I know tag on luggage was to Madagascar. No one can figure out how it made it to Dubai, except for incompetence. Even though I knew it was in Dubai, they would not allow a tracking to be done until Kenya Airways had the opportunity to get it on the next flight to Madagascar. Did not happen of course! I took 3 flights with Kenya Airways during this journey. Everyone of them had something go wrong. Please look elsewhere for another airline which I will be doing in the future.

Terrible. 6 hours late and zero urgency after the fact. Took over an hour to board and then an hour plus on the runway.

Seats were great. Business class service has been cut entirely, not even a water handed out

Excellent crew. Three problems need to be taken care of: 1. Lack of wi-fi during the flight. This prevents busy traveller's from working while onboard. 2. Why there were two very-slow security check points was more punishment that necessary. Went through thorough security at transit area, the an even slower one at Gare 19!!!! Why passports needed to be checked st least 5 times by 5 different people makes no sense. Additionally, passengers were crammed like sardines in a boarding area with no charging ports that work!! This was a boarding nightmare. 3. During my flight (seat 27C) the headset socket did not work. Watched one movie, but very difficult because of that. Had to keep my fingers on the socket for it to work!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

The cabin crew were very good, respectful, and nice. However, the flight was delayed more than an hour. They could have managed the problem easily but they couldn't and that affected our travel. Thanks

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kigali to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/9Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
24h 35mKGL-JNB
R2 774
22/9Sun
1 stopKenya Airways
12h 10mKGL-JNB
R2 792
29/9Sun
directRwandAir
3h 50mKGL-JNB
R4 153
18/9Wed
directRwandAir
3h 50mKGL-JNB
R4 170
22/2Sat
2 stopsEgyptair
27h 50mKGL-JNB
R6 676
3/3Mon
2 stopsEgyptair
27h 50mKGL-JNB
R6 694
6/10Sun
3 stops
26h 30mKGL-JNB
R7 553
28/9Sat
3 stops
32h 00mKGL-JNB
R8 001
17/9Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
11h 25mKGL-JNB
R8 072
25/9Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
11h 25mKGL-JNB
R8 108

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Last minute flights from Kigali to OR Tambo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/9Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
14h 25mKGL-JNB
22/9Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
9h 10mJNB-KGL
R5 960
13/9Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
20h 30mKGL-JNB
21/9Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
24h 55mJNB-KGL
R6 229
13/9Fri
directRwandAir
3h 50mKGL-JNB
22/9Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
5h 30mJNB-KGL
R9 415
13/9Fri
direct
3h 50mKGL-JNB
21/9Sat
multi-stop
6h 55mJNB-KGL
R12 905
13/9Fri
multi-stop
20h 30mKGL-JNB
22/9Sun
multi-stop
30h 15mJNB-KGL
R13 478
13/9Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 00mKGL-JNB
22/9Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 25mJNB-KGL
R15 107
13/9Fri
directRwandAir
3h 50mKGL-JNB
21/9Sat
directRwandAir
3h 50mJNB-KGL
R15 858
13/9Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 45mKGL-JNB
22/9Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
36h 45mJNB-KGL
R16 950
13/9Fri
multi-stop
21h 25mKGL-JNB
21/9Sat
multi-stop
6h 55mJNB-KGL
R23 000

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