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Cheapest return flight
R6 580
Typical prices: R6 149-R9 469
Kenya Airways
Sat 20/10Sat 27/10
JNB - KGL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R7 478
Typical prices: R6 436-R8 023
RwandAir
Thu 6/12Mon 10/12
JNB - KGL • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with RwandAir. Average duration is 3h 48m
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Most flights • 14 per week
Best reviews • 7,9 score
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Cheapest • 41% average savings
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Kigali

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kigali

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 19:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
26h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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8:50 - 15:50KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
7h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R6 580Kenya Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 0:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
23h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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3:40 - 10:55KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
7h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R6 614Kenya Airways
Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
25h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 10:55KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
7h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R6 614Kenya Airways
Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 7:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
3h 50mdirect
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9:55 - 13:55KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
4h 00mdirect
R7 478RwandAir
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 21:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
3h 45mdirect
RwandAir Logo
9:55 - 13:55KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
4h 00mdirect
R7 494RwandAir
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 7:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
3h 50mdirect
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9:55 - 13:55KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
4h 00mdirect
R7 494RwandAir
Tue, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 26
Uganda Airlines Logo
20:40 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
11h 35m1 stop Entebbe
Uganda Airlines Logo
4:45 - 11:45KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
7h 00m1 stop Entebbe
R7 644Uganda Airlines
Thu, Mar 18 - Fri, Mar 26
Uganda Airlines Logo
20:40 - 4:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
7h 20m1 stop Entebbe
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4:45 - 11:45KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
7h 00m1 stop Entebbe
R7 644Uganda Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:35 - 3:55KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R9 771Ethiopian Air
Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26
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23:00 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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1:50 - 13:30KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R9 804Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Kigali

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 Kigali?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali is the cheapest route at R6 580 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 Kigali?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Kigali costs R7 051, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R6 878, while Durban runs a bit higher at R12 263.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali at R7 162 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R7 893.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali with an average price of R5 749 return.
•September (R8 175) and August (R7 461) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Kigali are the cheapest at R5 799 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R8 126.

What is a good deal for flights to Kigali?

Flights under R6 149 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Kigali at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R6 079.

When are flights to Kigali the cheapest?

Flights to Kigali are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Kigali

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

R4 320
Beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali

When to book flights to Kigali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kigali 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 Kigali, 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 Kigali is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kigali is around R6 149 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.

  • How long is a direct flight to Kigali?

    Direct flights to Kigali are available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with a flight time of about 3h 40m.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Kigali?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kigali are from Johannesburg, starting at R6 580 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Kigali?

    Last-minute fares to Kigali (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 4% lower than the average return fare of R7 051. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kigali?

    RwandAir operates the most flights from South Africa to Kigali at 14 per week, and for this route RwandAir is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Kigali. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Kigali?

  • How many flights serve Kigali?

    Kigali receives 2 flights per day and 14 per week from across the world. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has the most flights to Kigali with 14 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Kigali flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Kigali, book around 25 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 36% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Kigali, a good return fare is around R6 149. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Kigali in November. Return fares historically average R5 749, making November 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 morning to save up to R2 326 on a return flight. Morning flights to Kigali average R5 799 compared to R8 126 for afternoon flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Kigali, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, RwandAir includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while Euroairlines includes a cabin bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Kigali

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kigali? 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.
7,9
RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
8,0Boarding
8,1Crew
6,9Entertainment
7,5Food
7,8Comfort
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
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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.

Good. Our connecting flight was over an hour late but the airline held the flight to IAD for us and the other connecting passengers.

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.

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

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 .

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.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

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

Economy. Slow departure due to VIPs boarding plane. Served some food even in Economy

Service on the airplane is good. Food is acceptable. Going through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after arriving from Entebbe International Airport in Uganda was tedious and redundant. We had to board a bus that took us to the airport where we went up an escalator. Then went downstairs to go through security., removing shoes, belt, watch, etc. TSA no longer requires shoes removal since July 8, 2025. That took a while then the next step was getting to Gate 19. There they had another security station which was redundant. I asked the security official why do I have to go through another security detail when I just spent all my time after arriving going through security only to come here and face another redundancy. They are using the new CT machine and the Leidos screening machine not the old magnetometer. The security had me remove my belt, my watch, etc. This particular machine does not require people to remove their belts and watches. Apparently the security officials are not properly trained on the CT and Leidos machines. For this reason I will try to go through Europe when going to Uganda than having to fly through Nairobi JKIA. The security officer said I should file a complaint. I'm not the only person who feels this way. Travel should be an adventure not an opportunity to torture travelers with redundant security checks that are nothing more than a waste of the travelers' time.

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

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

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

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.

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

Excellent crew. Three problems need to be taken care of: 1. Lack of wi-fi during the flight. This prevents busy traveller's from working while onboard. 2. Why there were two very-slow security check points was more punishment that necessary. Went through thorough security at transit area, the an even slower one at Gare 19!!!! Why passports needed to be checked st least 5 times by 5 different people makes no sense. Additionally, passengers were crammed like sardines in a boarding area with no charging ports that work!! This was a boarding nightmare. 3. During my flight (seat 27C) the headset socket did not work. Watched one movie, but very difficult because of that. Had to keep my fingers on the socket for it to work!

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

They should improve their time management and how to reschedule flights in order to avoid long stopovers

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