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Cheapest return flight
R6 210
Typical prices: R5 560-R8 401
Kenya Airways
Tue 23/10Mon 29/10
JNB - KGL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R7 618
Typical prices: R5 402-R7 431
RwandAir
Sat 27/10Thu 1/11
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 • 7,8 score
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Cheapest • 31% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Kigali

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kigali

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 29
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
19h 50m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 15:50KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R6 210Kenya Airways
Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
19h 50m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 15:50KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R6 386Kenya Airways
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
17h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 - 15:50KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R6 386Kenya Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 21:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
3h 45mdirect
RwandAir Logo
22:30 - 2:20KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 50mdirect
R7 618RwandAir
Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11
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 762RwandAir
Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30
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 778RwandAir
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:00 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 10:55KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R8 162Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 1:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 - 13:30KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R8 290Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 1:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 - 13:30KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R8 306Ethiopian Air
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:00 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-KGL Kigali Intl
10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 - 13:55KGL  Kigali Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
4h 00mdirect
R8 514Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Kigali flights

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

What is the cheapest flight to Kigali?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali is the cheapest route at R6 210 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?

A return flight to Kigali costs R6 680 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R6 518, while George runs a bit higher at R8 402.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali at R6 626 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R9 090.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali with an average price of R5 825 return.
  • January (R7 122) and June (R6 898) 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 777 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R7 234.

What is a good deal for flights to Kigali?

Flights under R5 560 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 R5 428
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When are flights to Kigali the cheapest?

Flights to Kigali are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% 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

February

Cheapest flight

R3 601
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flights 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 45m.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Kigali?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kigali are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R6 210 return

  • 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.

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

    A good deal on a flight to Kigali is around R5 560 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 expensive are last-minute flights to Kigali?

    Last-minute fares to Kigali – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% below the average return fare of R6 680. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Kigali?

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, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Kigali, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R5 560 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Kigali in November. Return fares historically average R5 825 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 R1 456 per return. Morning flights to Kigali average R5 777 compared to R7 234 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • 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.
7,8
RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
7,7Comfort
7,4Food
7,9Boarding
8,0Crew
6,8Entertainment
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.

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.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

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

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