KGL - JNB

R3 984 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

Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Jan 29
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 0:25KGL-JNB
20h 45m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 8:00JNB-KGL
19h 55m1 stop
R6 393Kenya Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 5
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 - 15:50KGL-JNB
6h 50m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 12:50JNB-KGL
11h 25m1 stop
R6 446Kenya Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Oct 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:40 - 3:55KGL-JNB
10h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL
8h 25m1 stop
R6 729Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 13
RwandAir Logo
10:30 - 14:20KGL-JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R7 366RwandAir
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
RwandAir Logo
22:30 - 2:20KGL-JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R7 384RwandAir
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Jan 28
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3:40 - 0:25KGL-JNB
20h 45m1 stop
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3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R8 376
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 13
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3:40 - 10:55KGL-JNB
7h 15m1 stop
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3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R8 500
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 20:10KGL-JNB
9h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 9:55JNB-KGL
11h 05m1 stop
R10 430Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 5
Qatar Airways Logo
16:00 - 9:35KGL-JNB
17h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R12 148Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 24
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 16:10KGL-JNB
24h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL
3h 50mdirect
R12 413Qatar 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.

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

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 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 R4 976 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R7 101 and R6 038 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.

No, with an average price for the route of R7 094, 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 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, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightR3 984
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% 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 R225 for a one-way ticket and R361 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 281 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 966 and an overall rating of 7,6.

  • 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 643 or less one-way and R7 691 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

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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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.
7,6
RwandAirOverall score based on 36 reviews
7,7Comfort
7,2Food
6,8Entertainment
7,7Boarding
7,8Crew
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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.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

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

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.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

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

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

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'

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