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Cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 362

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
Apr 27 — May 41
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from Kigali to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kigali (KGL) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 22 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R4 980

One-way from

R4 362

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R5 429

Good round-trip deal

R5 100 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 267 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 28/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 35m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R5 229 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 360 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Cheapest flights from Kigali to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kigali to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 April 2025.

Wed 28/53:40KGL - JNB
1 stop12h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 2/612:10JNB - KGL
1 stop12h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/4R4 980
Thu 8/510:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sat 17/516:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 21/4R6 159
Thu 29/510:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/612:50JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R8 406
Fri 9/517:40KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/510:55JNB - KGL
2 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/4R9 342
Thu 16/101:20KGL - JNB
2 stops17h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 1/1112:45JNB - KGL
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/4R17 149
Sun 11/51:45KGL - JNB
2 stops32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/517:55JNB - KGL
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/4R23 383
Tue 1/720:10KGL - JNB
3 stops37h 10mSWISS
Sun 6/719:35JNB - KGL
2 stops23h 20mSWISS
Deal found 21/4R241 467

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Kigali to OR Tambo 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 22 April 2025.
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Fly from

Kigali

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 28/5

3:40-15:50

1 stop12h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

12:10-0:35

1 stop12h 25m

R4 980

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 8/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 159

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 29/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

12:50-21:25

1 stop8h 35m

R8 406

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 9/5

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

10:55-16:45

2 stops29h 50m

R9 342

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 16/10

1:20-18:40

2 stops17h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

12:45-6:55

1 stop18h 10m

R17 149

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/5

1:45-10:35

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

17:50-0:50

1 stop31h 00m

R23 383

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 1/7

20:10-9:20

3 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

19:35-18:55

2 stops23h 20m

R241 467

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R4 362

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 12/8

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

R4 587

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 8/5

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R4 905

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Best time to book a flight from Kigali to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Kigali with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kigali to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 April 2025.

When flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Kigali to OR Tambo. 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 22 April 2025.

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

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 22 April 2025.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Brussels Airlines
7,4
Good
345 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 773 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
769 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,0

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Related info for your journey

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

    Kigali Intl (KGL), located 5,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 3 airlines have flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Flying on Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R4 980. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by RwandAir and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R6 159 and R9 342, respectively. Kenya Airways is priced at 11% 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 OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 362 on RwandAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R4 587 and Ethiopian Air from R4 905 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R4 719, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 009. When looking at the most popular route, (Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R4 774 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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Fly from Kigali to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Kenya Airways flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Top 3 airlines flying from Kigali to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kigali to OR Tambo. 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 22 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 541AverageR5 473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 361AverageR5 422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 475AverageR6 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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