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Cheap flight deals to Kigali

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Kigali 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.

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Kigali

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Kigali.
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R7 285Ethiopian Air
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R10 431
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R12 332Kenya Airways
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Flights to Kigali - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Kigali to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Kigali clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kigali is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R7 361. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are R7 594 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kigali, 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 to Kigali is February, where tickets cost R9 720 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R12 492 and R11 248 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R9 720.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Kigali depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Kigali is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost R9 976 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kigali is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R12 738.

What is a good deal for flights to Kigali?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Kigali, 25% of our users found tickets to Kigali for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R7 510 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kigali?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kigali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

High season

December

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Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg 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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FAQs - booking Kigali flights

  • How far is Kigali Intl Airport from central Kigali?

    Kigali Intl Airport is 5 km from the centre of Kigali.

  • What is the name of Kigali’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Kigali, called Kigali Intl Airport (KGL). It can also be referred to as Gregoire Kayibanda, Kanombe, or Kigali Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Kigali?

    On average, a flight to Kigali costs R7 138. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R3 147 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kigali?

    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 to Kigali.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kigali?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Kigali?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kigali with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kigali?

    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 Kigali up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Kigali are there each week?

    Each week there are around 14 direct flights from within South Africa to Kigali. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kigali

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Kigali? 25% of our users found return tickets to Kigali for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo R18 065
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kigali flight deals.
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Prefer to fly direct to Kigali Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to Kigali Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Kigali Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +15 more

Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Austrian Airlines, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +15 more

Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Austrian Airlines, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

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Direct returns

Kigali Intl to South Africa

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +15 more

Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Austrian Airlines, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +15 more

Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Austrian Airlines, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

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Top 4 airlines flying to Kigali

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kigali. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Kigali. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
7,5
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3798 reviews
7,5Entertainment
7,4Food
8,0Crew
7,7Boarding
7,5Comfort
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My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2024JFK - DOH
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My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

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

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

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.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

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.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

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.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

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.

Terrible. 6 hours late and zero urgency after the fact. Took over an hour to board and then an hour plus on the runway.

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These are the cheapest return flights to Kigali found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
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1 stopEthiopian Air
8h 25mJNB-KGL
17/3ב'
1 stopEthiopian Air
11h 20mKGL-JNB
R7 285
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1 stopEthiopian Air
8h 25mJNB-KGL
11/3ג'
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 15mKGL-JNB
R7 588
23/5ו'
1 stopEthiopian Air
8h 25mJNB-KGL
26/5ב'
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 15mKGL-JNB
R7 659
8/3ש'
1 stopEthiopian Air
8h 25mJNB-KGL
17/3ב'
2 stopsEthiopian Air
16h 40mKGL-JNB
R7 854
16/1ה'
1 stop
8h 25mJNB-KGL
22/1ד'
1 stop
7h 15mKGL-JNB
R10 431
23/2א'
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3h 50mJNB-KGL
3/3ב'
1 stop
15h 55mKGL-JNB
R10 448
23/5ו'
directRwandAir
3h 50mJNB-KGL
26/5ב'
directRwandAir
3h 50mKGL-JNB
R11 568
23/12ב'
directRwandAir
3h 50mJNB-KGL
24/12ג'
directRwandAir
3h 50mKGL-JNB
R11 586
10/1ו'
1 stopKenya Airways
23h 20mJNB-KGL
18/1ש'
1 stopKenya Airways
15h 05mKGL-JNB
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1 stopKenya Airways
6h 55mJNB-KGL
12/3ד'
1 stopKenya Airways
6h 50mKGL-JNB
R12 652

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directRwandAir
3h 50mJNB-KGL
R5 082
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directRwandAir
3h 50mJNB-KGL
R5 100
5/2ד'
directRwandAir
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17h 45mJNB-KGL
R5 668
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29h 30mJNB-KGL
R6 326
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2 stops
24h 30mCPT-KGL
R6 397
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1 stop
11h 45mCPT-KGL
R6 823
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2 stopsKenya Airways
27h 35mCPT-KGL
R7 534
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9h 10mCPT-KGL
R7 765

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