R3 626 Find Cheap Flights from Kigali to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:55 and lands at 13:51
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 2:26.

The flight takes about 3h 56m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

A direct flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 3h 56m, 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.

Return flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R5 702 to R7 190, with an average of R6 412 over the past 12 months. Anything below R5 702 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R5 634 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R6 784 for direct.

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

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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R4 905 to R44 673. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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 252.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 21% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R5 808 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R6 907, a difference of R1 099.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 08m, compared to 10h 25m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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.

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

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