KGL - JNB

R3 643 Find Cheap Flights from Kigali to Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R5 287
Overall average: R4 659
Kenya Airways
Thu 19/3Tue 24/3
KGL - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R5 900
Typical prices: R4 384-R6 287
RwandAir
Wed 11/3Thu 12/3
KGL - JNB • Direct
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Kenya Airways
Cheapest • from R5 287 (return)
RwandAir
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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Every day
You can fly direct with RwandAir. Average duration is 3h 50m
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RwandAir
Most punctual • 72% on-time
Night flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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May
Cheapest • 19% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Kigali to OR Tambo

Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 15:50
KGL
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JNB
12h 10m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 0:35
JNB
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KGL
12h 30m
1 stop
R5 287Kenya Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 13
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 15:50
KGL
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JNB
12h 10m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 0:35
JNB
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KGL
7h 35m
1 stop
R5 303Kenya Airways
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 - 10:55
KGL
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JNB
25h 55m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 8:00
JNB
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KGL
19h 50m
1 stop
R5 336Kenya Airways
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 - 15:50
KGL
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JNB
6h 50m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 0:35
JNB
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KGL
7h 35m
1 stop
R5 368Kenya Airways
Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 20:10
KGL
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JNB
9h 15m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 16:45
JNB
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KGL
8h 25m
1 stop
R5 400Ethiopian Air
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
Kenya Airways Logo
15:00 - 10:55
KGL
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JNB
19h 55m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 0:35
JNB
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KGL
7h 35m
1 stop
R5 448Kenya Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 12
RwandAir Logo
10:30 - 14:20
KGL
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 7:00
JNB
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KGL
3h 50mdirect
R5 900RwandAir
Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11
RwandAir Logo
22:30 - 2:20
KGL
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 7:00
JNB
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KGL
3h 50mdirect
R5 932RwandAir
Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
RwandAir Logo
22:30 - 2:20
KGL
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 20:40
JNB
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KGL
3h 50mdirect
R5 996RwandAir
Thu, Mar 19 - Fri, Mar 20
RwandAir Logo
10:30 - 14:20
KGL
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 20:40
JNB
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KGL
3h 50mdirect
R6 125RwandAir
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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, Wednesday 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.

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 R4 546 (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 593 and R6 480 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 751 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR3 643
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% 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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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 R3 643 for a one-way ticket and R5 287 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?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Kigali and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 497 and an overall rating of 7,7, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R4 855 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.

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 R6 087 or less round-trip.

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

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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

RwandAir

RwandAir

Tuesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Wednesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Thursday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Friday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Saturday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Sunday

RwandAir

RwandAir

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl

Monday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Tuesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Wednesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Thursday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Friday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Saturday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Sunday

RwandAir

RwandAir

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
7,7
RwandAirOverall score based on 40 reviews
7,8Boarding
8,0Crew
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
6,7Entertainment
Airline reviews

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KGL - DOH
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

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.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

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