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Flights from Johannesburg to Kigali

What to know about flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

The distance between Johannesburg and Kigali is approximately 2,708.33 km. It takes around 4 hours 7 minutes on average to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$233
Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines JNB-KGL 10h 35m · 1 stop Sun, Nov 1
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Cheapest round-trip
$381
Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines JNB-KGL 8h 25m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
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Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines Cheapest · From $233 Rwandair Rwandair Most booked
When to travel
October
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,708.33 km
Flight distance
4h 7m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Kigali over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $233 and round-trip from $381. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 3:10 AM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        KGL 7:00 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Oct 16 | Rwandair
        KGL 10:30 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        JNB 2:20 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 21 | Rwandair
        $447 $566
        21% off
        21% off
        $566 $447
      • JNB 8:20 AM
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 4:45 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Sep 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $381 $566
        33% off
        33% off
        $566 $381
      • JNB 8:20 AM
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 4:45 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Oct 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $384 $566
        32% off
        32% off
        $566 $384
      • JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Sep 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $387
        32% off
        $566 $387
      • JNB 10:50 PM
        11h
        1 stop
        KGL 9:50 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Oct 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $392
        31% off
        $566 $392
      • JNB 12:10 PM
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 12:35 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Sep 16 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 3:00 PM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 12:15 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 21 | Kenya Airways
        $437
        23% off
        $566 $437
      • JNB 1:15 AM
        6h 45m
        1 stop
        KGL 8:00 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Sep 20 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 3:40 AM
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        JNB 3:50 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 22 | Kenya Airways
        $438
        23% off
        $566 $438
      • JNB 12:10 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 8:00 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Sep 13 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 9:00 AM
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:55 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 17 | Kenya Airways
        $440
        22% off
        $566 $440
      • JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Oct 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $442
        22% off
        $566 $442
      • JNB 12:10 PM
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 12:35 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Sep 23 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 9:00 AM
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:55 AM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 29 | Kenya Airways
        $444
        22% off
        $566 $444
      • JNB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 2:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        KGL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        JNB 4:00 PM
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 5:45 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KGL 9:30 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Sep 14 | Rwandair
        $282 $633
        55% off
        55% off
        $633 $282
      • JNB 5:45 PM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        KGL 9:30 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Sep 27 | Rwandair
        $305 $633
        52% off
        52% off
        $633 $305
      • JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Nov 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $233 $633
        63% off
        63% off
        $633 $233
      • JNB 11:00 PM
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $233
        63% off
        $633 $233
      • JNB 10:50 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Oct 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $235
        63% off
        $633 $235
      • JNB 10:50 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Oct 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $235
        63% off
        $633 $235
      • JNB 10:50 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Sep 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $235
        63% off
        $633 $235
      • JNB 10:50 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Sep 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $241
        62% off
        $633 $241
      • JNB 2:30 PM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 1:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Sep 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $241
        62% off
        $633 $241
      • JNB 10:50 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Sep 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $246
        61% off
        $633 $246
      • JNB 11:00 PM
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Oct 31 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $246
        61% off
        $633 $246
      • JNB 10:50 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Sep 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $500
        21% off
        $633 $500
      • JNB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 2:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Johannesburg to Kigali operate an average of 3 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 71.4% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Johannesburg to Kigali flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali are Rwandair, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways, among 3 carriers on this route. Ethiopian Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Rwandair logo Rwandair
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Kigali according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Johannesburg to Kigali

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

The average price of one-way flights from Johannesburg to Kigali purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Kigali is October, with an average price of $233; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to $350.

$350
$292
$233
$175
    Cheapest
  • $246
    Sep
  • $233
    Oct
  • $252
    Nov
  • $290
    Dec
  • $281
    Jan
  • $275
    Feb
  • $276
    Mar
  • $338
    Apr
  • $350
    May
  • $318
    Jun
  • $286
    Jul
  • $350
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

Average price of round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Kigali purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Johannesburg to Kigali are found during November, with an average price of $385. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to $507.

$507
$446
$385
$324
    Cheapest
  • $434
    Sep
  • $418
    Oct
  • $385
    Nov
  • $472
    Dec
  • $426
    Jan
  • $401
    Feb
  • $466
    Mar
  • $475
    Apr
  • $484
    May
  • $481
    Jun
  • $480
    Jul
  • $507
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali (JNB-KGL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $233 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to KGL on Sun, Nov 1), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $381 departing on Wed, Sep 23 and returning on Tue, Sep 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Kigali with the following airlines, including: Rwandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 4 hours 7 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali (KGL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Kigali. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Rwandair: S/M/T/W/-/-/S -- WB109 (18:02) Rwandair: -/-/-/-/T/F/- -- WB108 (16:55)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Kigali, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Nov 1, with one-way flights priced at just $233.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Rwandair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kigali travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali on September 22, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at $367.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). Flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport (JNB-KGL) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Kigali and Johannesburg is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Johannesburg to Kigali is $540. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Johannesburg to Kigali is $783. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Johannesburg and Kigali, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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