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Cheapest return flight
R23 171
Typical prices: R18 123-R23 074
Ethiopian Air
Sun 25/11Fri 30/11
JNB - BKO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R15 741
Typical prices: R11 145-R15 539
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/12
JNB - BKO • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Bamako

 
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Recent return flight deals to Bamako

Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 14:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKO Bamako
17h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 - 3:55BKO  Bamako-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R23 171Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 9:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKO Bamako
45h 45m3 stops Dubai Intl Accra Kotoka Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 16:40BKO  Bamako-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m3 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Accra Kotoka Dubai Intl
R24 966Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 0:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKO Bamako
30h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Casablanca Mohamed V
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5:00 - 8:40BKO  Bamako-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Doha Hamad Intl
R25 032Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 9:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKO Bamako
36h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 - 3:55BKO  Bamako-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R25 099Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 17:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKO Bamako
47h 05m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Accra Kotoka Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 - 8:40BKO  Bamako-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Doha Hamad Intl
R26 196Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKO Bamako
29h 50m2 stops Lusaka Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 - 11:35BKO  Bamako-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Blantyre Chileka
R60 453Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:25 - 14:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKO Bamako
20h 40m2 stops Lusaka Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 - 20:10BKO  Bamako-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R63 894Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKO Bamako
29h 50m2 stops Lusaka Addis Ababa Bole
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10:50 - 11:35BKO  Bamako-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lilongwe Intl Blantyre Chileka
R65 141Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:30 - 14:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKO Bamako
51h 35m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Lilongwe Intl Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 - 11:35BKO  Bamako-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lilongwe Intl Blantyre Chileka
R69 047Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 14:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKO Bamako
25h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 - 13:30BKO  Bamako-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R99 165Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Bamako

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Bamako?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bamako is the cheapest route at R23 171 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Bamako?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Bamako costs R21 499, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg average R21 499.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Bamako?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Bamako at R16 372 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Tuesday is the most expensive at R26 911.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bamako?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Bamako with an average price of R18 151 return.
•October (R23 653) and July (R23 337) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Bamako?

Night flights to Bamako are the cheapest at R19 730 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R23 337.

What is a good deal for flights to Bamako?

Flights under R18 123 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Bamako at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg R18 123.

Key details for flights to Bamako

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R15 741
Beat the crowds with an average 78% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 168% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bamako

When to book flights to Bamako

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Bamako based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Bamako, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Bamako is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Bamako is around R18 123 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Bamako?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Bamako are from Johannesburg, starting at R23 171 return.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Bamako?

Your guide to booking Bamako flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Bamako, a good return fare is around R18 123. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Bamako in January. Return fares historically average R18 151, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R3 607 on a return flight. Evening flights to Bamako average R19 730 compared to R23 337 for midday flights.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Bamako

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Bamako? 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
ASKYOverall score based on 61 reviews
7,5Food
6,3Entertainment
7,9Crew
7,6Boarding
7,7Comfort
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Apparently, Asky airline baggage policy is slightly different from the Ethiopian airline policy and for this reason, I encounter an issue with them and I had to refer them to the Ethiopian airline policy whom I booked my flight with before they allowed me to bored the flight.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
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Apparently, Asky airline baggage policy is slightly different from the Ethiopian airline policy and for this reason, I encounter an issue with them and I had to refer them to the Ethiopian airline policy whom I booked my flight with before they allowed me to bored the flight.

The stewardesses not being irritated by customers, but understanding that everyones comfort and requests should be handled with respect and understanding, not showing their obvious annoyance. I observed 2 people being treated rudely. I would never my staff to treat anyone so disrespectfully.

All around pleasant experience. Flight crew were efficient and polite. And the flight was on time.

I was not allowed to board my flight due to a booking error with Kayak which customer service has not responded to me about yet. I had to book another flight at the airport.

The flight attendants were great, the food was also very good. The entertainment in the plane could be improved by including screens to watch shows/ movies.

Boarding confusion, just asked for a cup of water and the crew answers was shocking

Retard cuisant et criard. Inadmissible. Corruption et pratique non recommandable du personnel chargé de faire le Check des billets avant de passer au comptoir d’enregistrement. La dame qui me recevait voulait à tout prix me coller pour se faire d’argent. L’avion devrait faire escale à Douala donc on ne descend pas au sol. Pourquoi me demander où exiger que je devrais avoir un visa sur le Cameroun. C’est inadmissible. J’allais au Tchad et elle sait bien que je n’avais pas non plus besoin de visa compte tenu des accords de réciprocité entre état. J’avais mon visa et pourtant elle insistait. Ce qui était marrant ces collègues étaient complices. J’ai dû hausser le ton et l’insulter proprement. Mon adrénaline a monté. Trop de corrompus et moins de gens intègres dans vos rangs que ce soit à Cotonou et surtout à Accra. A Cotonou à l’agence principale, il vous faut un audit pour le personnel chargé de ventes des billets. Merci de transmettre à Asky

They take your hang luggage and it never arrives to your destination. They don’t follow seating arrangements

Everything was perfect, Happy to have this great airline that serves all Africa.

My Ethiopian flight was cancelled without Kayak informing me. I found out through my sister who picked the same flight via Expedia. When i informed Kayak, they failed to put me on another flight…stating they are waiting to hear back from Ethiopia airlines. After receiving no response for 2 weeks, I asked Kayak for a refund. And again, no response. Thus, I had to call my credit card company to dispute the transaction. Thank you chase for being understanding. However, I DO NOT recommend flying with Ethiopian airlines or booking through Kayak. Terrible customer service especially when it entails refunding people their money.

Entertainment system did not worked for almost the entire flight , as well as the charger

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

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.

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

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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