KGL - JNB

R3 527 Find Cheap Flights from Kigali to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kigali to OR Tambo departing on 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R5 584
Typical prices: R6 189-R4 441
Kenya Airways
Fri 1/5Sat 9/5
KGL - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R8 034
Typical prices: R6 483-R4 523
RwandAir
Fri 1/5Sun 10/5
KGL - JNB • Direct
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Cheapest • from R5 584 (return)
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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Most punctual • 72% on-time
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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

Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 - 0:15
KGL
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JNB
15h 15m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 8:00
JNB
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KGL
6h 45m
1 stop
R5 584Kenya Airways
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 10
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 0:15
KGL
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JNB
20h 35m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 19:00
JNB
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KGL
6h 50m
1 stop
R5 601Kenya Airways
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
Kenya Airways Logo
20:00 - 10:55
KGL
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JNB
14h 55m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 0:35
JNB
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KGL
12h 25m
1 stop
R5 633Kenya Airways
Thu, May 28 - Fri, Jun 5
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 10:55
KGL
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JNB
7h 15m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 8:00
JNB
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KGL
15h 00m
1 stop
R5 731Kenya Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Aug 6
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 0:15
KGL
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JNB
20h 35m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 0:35
JNB
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KGL
12h 25m
1 stop
R5 748Kenya Airways
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
Kenya Airways Logo
20:00 - 10:55
KGL
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JNB
14h 55m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 19:00
JNB
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KGL
6h 50m
1 stop
R5 927Kenya Airways
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 6
Kenya Airways Logo
20:00 - 10:55
KGL
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JNB
14h 55m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 0:35
JNB
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KGL
7h 35m
1 stop
R6 352Kenya Airways
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 6
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 - 15:50
KGL
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JNB
6h 50m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 8:00
JNB
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KGL
6h 45m
1 stop
R6 368Kenya Airways
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 9
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
R6 417Kenya Airways
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 3
Kenya Airways Logo
20:00 - 10:55
KGL
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JNB
14h 55m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 0:35
JNB
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KGL
7h 35m
1 stop
R6 564Kenya 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?

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 May.

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 605 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R6 678 and R6 483 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 983 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR3 527
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R3 527 for a one-way ticket and R5 584 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 R6 574 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 694 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 R4 416 or less one-way and R6 223 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 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
6,8Entertainment
8,0Crew
7,9Boarding
7,7Comfort
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.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

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.

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