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Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €189 and round-trip from €261. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KGL 9:55 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        JNB 1:55 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 13 | Rwandair
        JNB 5:45 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KGL 9:30 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Oct 20 | Rwandair
        €349 €437
        20% off
        20% off
        €437 €349
      • KGL 9:55 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        JNB 1:55 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 16 | Rwandair
        JNB 5:45 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KGL 9:30 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Oct 23 | Rwandair
        €349 €437
        20% off
        20% off
        €437 €349
      • KGL 5:35 PM
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 3:55 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Sep 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Oct 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €261 €437
        40% off
        40% off
        €437 €261
      • KGL 1:50 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:30 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Oct 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €267
        39% off
        €437 €267
      • KGL 10:40 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 14 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 10:50 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Oct 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €267
        39% off
        €437 €267
      • KGL 5:35 PM
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 3:55 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 10:50 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Oct 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €267
        39% off
        €437 €267
      • KGL 10:40 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Oct 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €267
        39% off
        €437 €267
      • KGL 1:50 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:30 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Oct 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €268
        39% off
        €437 €268
      • KGL 1:50 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:30 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 10:50 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Oct 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €268
        39% off
        €437 €268
      • KGL 1:50 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:30 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 10:50 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Sep 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €268
        39% off
        €437 €268
      • KGL 1:50 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:30 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Oct 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €268
        39% off
        €437 €268
      • KGL 1:50 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:30 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Sep 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €271
        38% off
        €437 €271
      • KGL 10:30 AM
        9h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Nov 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €272
        38% off
        €437 €272
      • KGL 1:50 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:30 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 11:00 PM
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Nov 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €276
        37% off
        €437 €276
      • KGL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 2:00 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        JNB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        KGL 4:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KGL 10:30 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        JNB 2:20 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 11 | Rwandair
        €246 €308
        20% off
        20% off
        €308 €246
      • KGL 9:55 AM
        4h
        Nonstop
        JNB 1:55 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 23 | Rwandair
        €246 €308
        20% off
        20% off
        €308 €246
      • KGL 10:30 AM
        9h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €189 €308
        39% off
        39% off
        €308 €189
      • KGL 10:40 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €192
        38% off
        €308 €192
      • KGL 10:40 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €195
        37% off
        €308 €195
      • KGL 10:30 AM
        9h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €195
        37% off
        €308 €195
      • KGL 10:40 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €195
        37% off
        €308 €195
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €196
        36% off
        €308 €196
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €196
        36% off
        €308 €196
      • KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €196
        36% off
        €308 €196
      • KGL 10:40 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €199
        35% off
        €308 €199
      • KGL 1:50 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:30 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €200
        35% off
        €308 €200
      • KGL 10:30 AM
        9h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €200
        35% off
        €308 €200
      • KGL 10:30 AM
        9h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €201
        35% off
        €308 €201
      • KGL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 2:00 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 September, with an average price of €205. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as €290.

€290
€248
€205
€163
  • €205
    Sep
  • €209
    Oct
  • €212
    Nov
  • €238
    Dec
  • €231
    Jan
  • €230
    Feb
  • €222
    Mar
  • €290
    Apr
  • €276
    May
  • €271
    Jun
  • €258
    Jul
  • €255
    Aug

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, September is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport, with an average price of €314. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €431.

€431
€373
€314
€256
  • €314
    Sep
  • €338
    Oct
  • €333
    Nov
  • €346
    Dec
  • €334
    Jan
  • €343
    Feb
  • €365
    Mar
  • €384
    Apr
  • €431
    May
  • €377
    Jun
  • €347
    Jul
  • €360
    Aug

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 Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€251
€232
€212
€193
    Cheapest
  • €249
    Mon
  • €236
    Tue
  • €231
    Wed
  • €212
    Thu
  • €251
    Fri
  • €233
    Sat
  • €242
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport is Ethiopian Airlines (from €189) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Ethiopian Airlines
From €189
Kenya Airways
From €218
Rwandair
From €246
EgyptAir
From €405
Qatar Airways
From €481
Uganda Airlines
From €513
Turkish Airlines
From €950

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What is the 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. ET816

    Kigali International Airport

    10:30 AM

    KGL

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    1:55 PM

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  2. ET849

    Addis Ababa Airport

    3:35 PM

    ADD

    5h 35m

    Nonstop

    8:10 PM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  3. ET820

    Kigali International Airport

    1:50 AM

    KGL

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    5:55 AM

    ADD

    S M - W - F S
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  4. ET809

    Addis Ababa Airport

    9:10 AM

    ADD

    5h 20m

    Nonstop

    1:30 PM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  5. KQ471

    Kigali International Airport

    9:00 AM

    KGL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:30 AM

    NBO

    S M T W - - S
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  6. KQ760

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    7:45 AM

    NBO

    4h 10m

    Nonstop

    10:55 AM

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  7. KQ475

    Kigali International Airport

    8:00 PM

    KGL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    10:30 PM

    NBO

    S M - - - 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
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About Kigali International Airport and Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport

Learn about Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance2,698.26 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€189
Cheapest return ticket price€261

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

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

    Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport takes about 3 hours 36 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport (JNB).
  • The earliest flight from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport departs at 09:55, and the last departs at 11:30, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • 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 €263 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport currently start from €189, and round-trip fares start from €261. The current lowest fare is a Ethiopian Airlines flight departing on Wed, Nov 11; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Rwandair operate direct flights from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 34 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport is €305. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Kigali International Airport to Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport operates around 5 weekly flights, mainly by Rwandair. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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