KGL - JNB

R4 207 Find Cheap Flights from Kigali to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R5 554
Typical prices: R5 628-R6 738
Kenya Airways
dom. 23/8vie. 4/9
KGL - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R7 165
Typical prices: R6 393-R7 494
RwandAir
lun. 17/8lun. 24/8
KGL - JNB • Direct
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Cheapest • from R5 554 (return)
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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

dom., ago. 23 - vie., sep. 4
Kenya Airways Logo
20:00 - 0:15
KGL
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JNB
28h 15m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 19:00
JNB
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KGL
26h 00m
1 stop
R5 554Kenya Airways
dom., ago. 16 - lun., ago. 24
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 10:55
KGL
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JNB
7h 15m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 8:00
JNB
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KGL
19h 50m
1 stop
R5 834Kenya Airways
dom., ago. 16 - sáb., ago. 22
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 10:55
KGL
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JNB
7h 15m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 8:00
JNB
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KGL
6h 45m
1 stop
R5 850Kenya Airways
mar., ago. 18 - mié., ago. 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:10 - 13:25
KGL
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JNB
11h 15m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 16:45
JNB
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KGL
8h 25m
1 stop
R6 327Ethiopian Air
lun., ago. 17 - lun., ago. 24
RwandAir Logo
9:35 - 13:25
KGL
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 21:30
JNB
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KGL
3h 45mdirect
R7 165RwandAir
dom., ago. 23 - mié., sep. 2
RwandAir Logo
9:35 - 13:25
KGL
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 7:00
JNB
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KGL
3h 50mdirect
R7 231RwandAir
mié., ago. 19 - mié., ago. 26
RwandAir Logo
22:30 - 2:20
KGL
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 21:30
JNB
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KGL
3h 45mdirect
R7 280RwandAir
lun., ago. 17 - dom., ago. 23
RwandAir Logo
9:35 - 13:25
KGL
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 21:30
JNB
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KGL
3h 45mdirect
R7 346RwandAir
lun., sep. 14 - jue., sep. 24
RwandAir Logo
9:35 - 13:25
KGL
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 21:30
JNB
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KGL
3h 45mdirect
R7 494RwandAir
sáb., sep. 5 - sáb., sep. 12
RwandAir Logo
22:30 - 2:20
KGL
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JNB
3h 50mdirect
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 21:30
JNB
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KGL
3h 45mdirect
R7 510RwandAir
Booking Insights

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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Kigali usually cost between R5 694 and R7 124 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R5 554 on Kenya Airways (Aug 23–Sept 4).

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 September, where tickets cost R5 357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R6 902 and R6 820 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 R7 277 on average.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R4 207
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% 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.
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R4 207 for a one-way ticket and R5 554 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?

    SkyTeam 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 R7 083 and an overall rating of 7,8, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R5 973 and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • 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 617 or less one-way.

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 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.
7,8
RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
7,9Boarding
7,7Comfort
8,0Crew
6,8Entertainment
7,4Food
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.

Flight was originally postponed and then delayed further. No communication at boarding gate or via What's ap or SMS to inform you of the new time so you can plan around it.. No explanations or apologies for the delay.

Flight was on time and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food options were good.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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.

The cabin is due for a refresh - the seats are very thin and not very comfortable. The AVOD system also did not work on one of the seats and the touch screen were very glitchy. The overall cleanliness of the aircraft could be improved

Few movies to choose from. They did not board by zone

My flight was fine. The stewardess were wonderful. My bag is lost. I am in Madagascar. Please help. Can you help with refund I paid $110. I'm waiting for my sports equipment. Thanks

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