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R4 566+ Cheap flights to Kigali

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KGL
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Flights to Kigali in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kigali in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Return from

R5 676

One-way from

R4 566

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 022
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/4-17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R10 668 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 375 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kigali. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Tue 1/48:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/410:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R5 676
Fri 23/516:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sat 31/510:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 24/3R8 259
Tue 1/416:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/410:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R9 114
Fri 9/516:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 16/510:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 587
Thu 22/51:15JNB - KGL
1 stop6h 45mKenya Airways
Fri 30/53:40KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R11 733

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 17/4

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 676

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 31/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 259

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 17/4

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R9 132

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Fri 16/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R10 587

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

1:15-8:00

1 stop6h 45m

Kigali Intl

Fri 30/5

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

R11 733

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R4 566

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 694

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

20:15-19:00

3 stops22h 45m

R7 513

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

1:15-19:00

1 stop17h 45m

R8 641

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

13:55-20:25

3 stops30h 30m

R16 845

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kigali

When is the best time to book a flight to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Kigali may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Kigali?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali takes 3 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Kigali from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kigali should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Kigali

The most flights from Johannesburg to Kigali are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kigali?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali are RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

RwandAir

RwandAir

From R383

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R305

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R155

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R585

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kigali?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and RwandAir.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kigali. 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 Kigali. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and RwandAir to Kigali have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
766 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
RwandAir
7,1
Good
27 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
261 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

FAQs about flying to Kigali

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali?

    If you book a flight to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Kigali Intl (KGL) is located 5,2 km from the centre of Kigali. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Kigali Intl should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kigali if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kigali on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kigali?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kenya Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kigali.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali?

    Kigali Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali. One-way flights to Kigali Intl typically cost R3 056, while return flights cost around R6 617.

  • How much is a return flight to Kigali?

    A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around R1 259, however they can be found for as little as R364.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kigali, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Kigali Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kigali Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kigali Intl?

    Yes. Kigali Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host in Rwanda is the closest property to Kigali Intl (0,0 km away from Kigali Intl).

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