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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali from R6 521

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
Apr 18 — Apr 251
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Kigali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Kigali (KGL). 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 13 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 283

One-way from

R6 521

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R8 084

Good round-trip deal

R8 198 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 970 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 016 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 645 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Kigali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 April 2025.

Fri 9/58:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/517:40KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R7 283
Fri 18/416:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Thu 24/410:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 12/4R9 304
Wed 7/58:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/510:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R10 296
Thu 29/516:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 5/610:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R11 497
Wed 28/51:15JNB - KGL
1 stop6h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 5/69:00KGL - JNB
1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R12 755

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Kigali that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Kigali

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 12/5

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

R7 283

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/4

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/4

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R9 304

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 14/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R10 296

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 5/6

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R11 497

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

1:15-8:00

1 stop6h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 5/6

9:00-15:50

1 stop6h 50m

R12 755

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

22:50-9:55

1 stop11h 05m

R6 521

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 073

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

1:15-8:00

1 stop6h 45m

R8 427

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

23:45-6:00

2 stops30h 15m

R9 190

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

20:25-6:00

3 stops33h 35m

R17 140

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Deals found on 12/4

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Kigali

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of R384). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of R418). 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 JNB to KGL?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Kigali. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Kigali. 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 13 April 2025.

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

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 13 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and RwandAir from Johannesburg to Kigali. 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
3 550 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

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
3 550 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

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
765 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

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
3 550 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

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
263 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

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.....???

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Kigali. 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 into for flights to Kigali from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl. Kigali Intl (KGL) is just 5,2 km from the centre vof the city. Kigali Intl is the only Kigali airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 4 airlines have flights to Kigali Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali round-trip from R7 283. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are RwandAir, from R9 304, and Qatar Airways, from R11 497. Ethiopian Air is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 521. RwandAir flights start at R7 073 while deals on Kenya Airways start at R8 427 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali is generally R21 726, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 144. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl), you can expect to pay R7 302 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Kigali stopover in Addis Ababa most frequently.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali flights?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Kigali stopover in Lusaka least frequently.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Kigali?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Kigali 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of R384). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of R418). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Kigali

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Kigali. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR2 949AverageR12 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 823AverageR7 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 315AverageR8 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 230AverageR11 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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