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R5 640+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KGL
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

Flights to Kigali in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kigali in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

R6 216

One-way from

R5 640

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 405
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Cheapest flights to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kigali. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Fri 29/118:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/121:50KGL - JNB
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R6 216
Thu 5/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/123:40KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R10 504
Wed 4/121:15JNB - KGL
1 stop23h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 9/1214:30KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R12 108
Thu 5/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Mon 9/1210:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 19/11R12 144
Fri 29/1117:20JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 6/1210:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R14 360

Find flights to Kigali within your budget

Locate flights to Kigali that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/11

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 5/12

1:50-13:10

1 stop11h 20m

R6 216

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/1

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Fri 10/1

14:10-0:15

1 stop10h 05m

R10 360

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/12

1:15-8:10

1 stop6h 55m

Kigali Intl

Sun 8/12

3:40-15:50

1 stop12h 10m

R12 108

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/12

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/12

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R12 144

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/11

17:20-21:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Fri 6/12

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R14 360

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/12

23:00-10:05

1 stop11h 05m

R5 640

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/12

1:15-8:10

1 stop6h 55m

R8 090

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/12

8:00-0:55

2 stops16h 55m

R8 306

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/12

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R9 838

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Travel insights for flights to Kigali

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Kigali including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 15 November 2024.

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 62 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 18 November 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 Tuesday mornings, 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 R380

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R336

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R155

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R577

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 20 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air 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
7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

Hyderabad to doha Indigo operated no entertainment 4 hours are horrible boaring journey. Poor food quality. From Doha to IAD qatar operated food quality is very poor. Not much on entertainment movies . Flight cleanliness was ok

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

Hyderabad to doha Indigo operated no entertainment 4 hours are horrible boaring journey. Poor food quality. From Doha to IAD qatar operated food quality is very poor. Not much on entertainment movies . Flight cleanliness was ok

RwandAir
7,5
Good
35 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

Hyderabad to doha Indigo operated no entertainment 4 hours are horrible boaring journey. Poor food quality. From Doha to IAD qatar operated food quality is very poor. Not much on entertainment movies . Flight cleanliness was ok

Ethiopian Air
7,3
Good
785 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

Hyderabad to doha Indigo operated no entertainment 4 hours are horrible boaring journey. Poor food quality. From Doha to IAD qatar operated food quality is very poor. Not much on entertainment movies . Flight cleanliness was ok

Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
292 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

Hyderabad to doha Indigo operated no entertainment 4 hours are horrible boaring journey. Poor food quality. From Doha to IAD qatar operated food quality is very poor. Not much on entertainment movies . Flight cleanliness was ok

  • 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 are 2 daily flights 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 R2 861, while return flights cost around R5 734.

  • How much is a return flight to Kigali?

    A return flight to Kigali will typically cost around R1 374, however they can be found for as little as R318.

  • 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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