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Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KGL 9:35 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 10 | Rwandair
        JNB 5:45 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KGL 9:30 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Sep 17 | Rwandair
        $452 $613
        26% off
        26% off
        $613 $452
      • KGL 9:55 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        JNB 1:55 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 15 | Rwandair
        JNB 3:10 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        KGL 7:00 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Sep 18 | Rwandair
        $453 $613
        26% off
        26% off
        $613 $453
      • KGL 2:10 AM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Aug 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Aug 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $315 $613
        49% off
        49% off
        $613 $315
      • KGL 2:10 AM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 10:50 PM
        11h
        1 stop
        KGL 9:50 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Sep 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $318
        48% off
        $613 $318
      • KGL 2:10 AM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 10 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 10:50 PM
        11h
        1 stop
        KGL 9:50 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Sep 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $321
        48% off
        $613 $321
      • KGL 2:10 AM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Sep 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 10:50 PM
        11h
        1 stop
        KGL 9:50 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Sep 14 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $324
        47% off
        $613 $324
      • KGL 2:10 AM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Sep 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Sep 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $325
        47% off
        $613 $325
      • KGL 2:10 AM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 10:50 PM
        11h
        1 stop
        KGL 9:50 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Sep 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $325
        47% off
        $613 $325
      • KGL 2:10 AM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 14 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Sep 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $325
        47% off
        $613 $325
      • KGL 2:10 AM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Sep 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Sep 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $325
        47% off
        $613 $325
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Aug 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 10:50 PM
        11h
        1 stop
        KGL 9:50 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Aug 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $327
        47% off
        $613 $327
      • KGL 2:10 AM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 10:50 PM
        11h
        1 stop
        KGL 9:50 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Sep 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $334
        46% off
        $613 $334
      • KGL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 2:00 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Aug 8 | Normal Airline
        JNB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        KGL 4:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Aug 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KGL 10:30 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        JNB 2:20 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Aug 12 | Rwandair
        $270 $369
        27% off
        27% off
        $369 $270
      • KGL 10:30 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        JNB 2:20 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Aug 29 | Rwandair
        $273 $369
        26% off
        26% off
        $369 $273
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Aug 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $233 $369
        37% off
        37% off
        $369 $233
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $233
        37% off
        $369 $233
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Aug 10 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $233
        37% off
        $369 $233
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Aug 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $233
        37% off
        $369 $233
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Aug 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $259
        30% off
        $369 $259
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Aug 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $262
        28% off
        $369 $262
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Aug 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $262
        28% off
        $369 $262
      • KGL 8:00 PM
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 12:15 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Aug 22 | Kenya Airways
        $264
        28% off
        $369 $264
      • KGL 8:00 PM
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 12:15 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 16 | Kenya Airways
        $264
        28% off
        $369 $264
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Aug 9 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $264
        28% off
        $369 $264
      • KGL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 2:00 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Aug 8 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of $237. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as $330.

$330
$284
$237
$191
    Cheapest
  • $284
    Aug
  • $251
    Sep
  • $237
    Oct
  • $241
    Nov
  • $270
    Dec
  • $263
    Jan
  • $262
    Feb
  • $252
    Mar
  • $330
    Apr
  • $314
    May
  • $308
    Jun
  • $294
    Jul

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport, with an average price of $378. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $490.

$490
$434
$378
$322
    Cheapest
  • $417
    Aug
  • $388
    Sep
  • $384
    Oct
  • $378
    Nov
  • $393
    Dec
  • $380
    Jan
  • $390
    Feb
  • $415
    Mar
  • $436
    Apr
  • $490
    May
  • $428
    Jun
  • $395
    Jul

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$286
$264
$242
$220
    Cheapest
  • $286
    Mon
  • $265
    Tue
  • $263
    Wed
  • $242
    Thu
  • $277
    Fri
  • $261
    Sat
  • $275
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

See which airlines fly from Kigali to Johannesburg. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Ethiopian Airlines
From $233
Kenya Airways
From $264
Rwandair
From $273
EgyptAir
From $548
Qatar Airways
From $561
Uganda Airlines
From $588
South African Airways
From $986

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Flight Schedule from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. KQ479

    Kigali International Airport

    3:40 AM

    KGL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    6:10 AM

    NBO

    - M T W - - S
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  2. KQ760

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    7:45 AM

    NBO

    4h 10m

    Nonstop

    10:55 AM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  3. ET816

    Kigali International Airport

    10:55 AM

    KGL

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    2:20 PM

    ADD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. ET849

    Addis Ababa Airport

    3:35 PM

    ADD

    5h 35m

    Nonstop

    8:10 PM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  5. ET820

    Kigali International Airport

    2:10 AM

    KGL

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    6:15 AM

    ADD

    S M T W T F S
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  6. ET809

    Addis Ababa Airport

    8:45 AM

    ADD

    5h 20m

    Nonstop

    1:05 PM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  7. KQ471

    Kigali International Airport

    8:45 AM

    KGL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:15 AM

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
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  8. KQ764

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    9:00 PM

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:15 AM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  9. KQ479

    Kigali International Airport

    3:40 AM

    KGL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    6:10 AM

    NBO

    - M T W - - S
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  10. KQ764

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    9:00 PM

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:15 AM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  11. KQ473

    Kigali International Airport

    1:50 PM

    KGL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    4:20 PM

    NBO

    - - - - T F -
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  12. KQ762

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    12:35 PM

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    3:50 PM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  13. KQ471

    Kigali International Airport

    8:45 AM

    KGL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:15 AM

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
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  14. KQ760

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    7:45 AM

    NBO

    4h 10m

    Nonstop

    10:55 AM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  15. KQ475

    Kigali International Airport

    8:10 PM

    KGL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    NBO

    S M T W - F S
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  16. KQ764

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    9:00 PM

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:15 AM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S
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Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 2,698.26 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $233
Cheapest return ticket price $315

FAQs for Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport?

    It takes around 4 hours 2 minutes to fly from Kigali International Airport (kgl) to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (jnb).
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB).
  • Tickets cost around $354 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $354 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kigali International Airport (KGL) at 09:40 and arrives in Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB) at 15:00.
    • The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport to downtown is about 20 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Lanseria International Airport to downtown is about 32 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • Rwandair is a very popular airline operating an average of 73 flights per month.

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