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Cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg from R4 503

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
Apr 7 — Apr 141
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg are usually found in August or February, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Kigali to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kigali (KGL) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 220

One-way from

R4 503

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R5 698
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 16/5-23/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 12/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R2 824 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 109 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Kigali to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kigali to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2025.

Fri 16/510:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Fri 23/516:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 1/4R5 220
Thu 15/53:40KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 15mKenya Airways
Fri 23/512:10JNB - KGL
1 stop19h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/4R5 348
Sat 5/410:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/48:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/4R5 973
Thu 1/58:20KGL - JNB
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/516:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R8 785
Sat 5/416:00KGL - JNB
1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 12/416:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/4R20 089

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Kigali

Fly to

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 16/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 220

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 15/5

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

12:10-8:00

1 stop19h 50m

R5 348

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 30/4

1:35-13:05

2 stops11h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

14:30-16:45

1 stop26h 15m

R8 381

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 1/5

8:20-19:40

1 stop11h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 785

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Mon 12/5

23:20-18:50

3 stops43h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

13:55-21:30

2 stops31h 35m

R26 062

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 12/8

3:40-15:50

1 stop12h 10m

R4 503

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 18/4

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 238

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 18/4

10:55-0:50

2 stops37h 55m

R10 348

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 4/7

1:45-10:35

2 stops32h 50m

R14 942

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 28/8

8:55-11:45

3 stops26h 50m

R15 659

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Best time to book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kigali to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kigali to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KGL to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

When flying from Kigali to Johannesburg, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg

Explore weekly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

The most flights from KGL to ZA1 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 2 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kigali to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Kigali, you will be flying from Kigali Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Kigali Intl (KGL) is located 5,2 km from the centre of Kigali. There are 2 flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kigali to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kigali to Johannesburg is RwandAir. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R5 220 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at R5 348 and R8 381 round-trip. RwandAir is priced at 7% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg one-way?

    R4 503 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R5 238 and R10 348, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kigali to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kigali to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kigali to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 440AverageR5 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 263AverageR5 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 535AverageR6 736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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