KGL - JNB

R4 034 Find Cheap Flights from Kigali to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Kigali to Johannesburg (KGL-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Kigali to OR Tambo

Sun, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 1
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 - 0:25KGL-JNB
15h 25m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 0:35JNB-KGL
23h 10m1 stop
R5 450Kenya Airways
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 - 10:55KGL-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 8:00JNB-KGL
19h 50m1 stop
R6 508Kenya Airways
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Mon, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 3
RwandAir Logo
22:30 - 2:20KGL-JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R6 634RwandAir
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Wed, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 5
RwandAir Logo
10:30 - 14:20KGL-JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R6 920RwandAir
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:10 - 13:05KGL-JNB
10h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL
8h 25m1 stop
R7 118Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
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22:30 - 2:20KGL-JNB
3h 50mdirect
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17:00 - 19:00JNB-KGL
26h 00m1 stop
R8 301
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Sun, Jun 29 - Wed, Jul 2
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11:30 - 15:20KGL-JNB
3h 50mdirect
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17:00 - 19:00JNB-KGL
26h 00m1 stop
R8 660
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Tue, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:10 - 20:10KGL-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 1:05JNB-KGL
10h 35m1 stop
R9 018Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 25
Qatar Airways Logo
22:30 - 2:20KGL-JNB
3h 50mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
20:25 - 13:30JNB-KGL
17h 05m1 stop
R11 456Qatar Airways
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Sat, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 18
Qatar Airways Logo
16:00 - 9:35KGL-JNB
17h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R11 546Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kigali to OR Tambo flights

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 round-trip flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost R5 038 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R6 114 and R5 809 respectively.

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

The average return 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.

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 R5 203 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonApril
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR4 034
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive 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.
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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 R225 for a one-way ticket and R304 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 737-800 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, Kenya Airways or RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg are Kenya Airways and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of R5 299 and an overall rating of 6,9, Kenya Airways is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R6 633 and an overall rating of 7,1.

  • 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.

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 717 or less one-way and R5 624 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

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Wednesday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Thursday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Friday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Saturday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Sunday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl

Monday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Tuesday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Wednesday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Thursday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Friday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Saturday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Sunday

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

Qatar Airways, RwandAir

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Top 3 airlines serving 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.
7,2
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 781 reviews
6,9Food
7,2Boarding
7,5Crew
6,7Entertainment
7,1Comfort
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Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

10,0 ExcellentAhamad, May 2025LFW - EWR
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Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

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.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

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