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Cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 482

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult

The best prices from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in August or October, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday 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 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 331

One-way from

R4 482

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R5 848
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 30m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Kigali to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R1 483 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R989 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Kigali to OR Tambo

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 28 February 2025.

Wed 26/310:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 31/38:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R5 331
Sun 23/33:40KGL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 25/317:00JNB - KGL
1 stop25h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/2R5 368
Wed 26/310:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Mon 31/316:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 27/2R7 526
Mon 24/310:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/38:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R11 603
Wed 16/423:20KGL - JNB
2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 23/420:40JNB - KGL
3 stops48h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/2R25 235

Find flights from Kigali to OR Tambo within your budget

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 28 February 2025.

Fly from

Kigali

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 26/3

10:55-20:00

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 331

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 25/3

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

1:15-8:00

1 stop6h 45m

R5 368

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 26/3

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 526

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 16/4

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

22:50-9:55

1 stop11h 05m

R12 009

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 16/4

23:20-16:50

2 stops41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

20:40-21:25

3 stops48h 45m

R25 235

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 6/3

10:55-20:00

1 stop9h 05m

R4 482

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 12/8

3:40-0:15

1 stop20h 35m

R4 519

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 13/8

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 294

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 5/3

1:50-11:50

3 stops34h 00m

R6 678

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 13/8

11:55-10:00

3 stops46h 05m

R21 269

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/2

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Best time to book a flight from Kigali to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Kigali to OR Tambo

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

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 25 February 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 28 February 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 8% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 28 February 2025.

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,6

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.

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,6

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.

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,6

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.

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,6

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.

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,6

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.

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,6

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

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  • 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. 2 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 Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R5 331. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kenya Airways and RwandAir, with the lowest prices starting at R5 368 and R7 526, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 6% 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 482 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R4 519 and RwandAir from R5 294 one-way.

  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Kigali to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 452AverageR5 390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 555AverageR6 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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