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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €214 and round-trip from €368. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 16 | Rwandair
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 21 | Rwandair
      €393 €460
      15% off
      15% off
      €460 €393
    • JNB 03:10
      3h 50m
      Direct
      KGL 07:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Nov 29 | Rwandair
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 3 | Rwandair
      €394 €460
      14% off
      14% off
      €460 €394
    • JNB 03:10
      3h 50m
      Direct
      KGL 07:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Rwandair
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 12 | Rwandair
      €394 €460
      14% off
      14% off
      €460 €394
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Nov 12 | Rwandair
      KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 19 | Rwandair
      €395
      14% off
      €460 €395
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Nov 28 | Rwandair
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Dec 5 | Rwandair
      €408
      11% off
      €460 €408
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Dec 22 | Rwandair
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 27 | Rwandair
      €409
      11% off
      €460 €409
    • JNB 12:05
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 18:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Nov 22 | Kenya Airways
      KGL 03:40
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      JNB 15:50
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 26 | Kenya Airways
      €368
      20% off
      €460 €368
    • JNB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      KGL 08:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Kenya Airways
      KGL 08:50
      15h 35m
      1 stop
      JNB 00:25
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 16 | Kenya Airways
      €391
      15% off
      €460 €391
    • JNB 17:00
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 00:35
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Nov 29 | Kenya Airways
      KGL 03:40
      20h 45m
      1 stop
      JNB 00:25
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 3 | Kenya Airways
      €398
      13% off
      €460 €398
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 14:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      KGL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      JNB 16:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 11 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      JNB 23:00
      10h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 09:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Dec 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €214 €435
      51% off
      51% off
      €435 €214
    • JNB 23:00
      10h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 09:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Nov 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €222 €435
      49% off
      49% off
      €435 €222
    • JNB 14:30
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 01:05
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Nov 14 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €225 €435
      48% off
      48% off
      €435 €225
    • JNB 14:30
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 01:05
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €229
      47% off
      €435 €229
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Dec 21 | Rwandair
      €255
      41% off
      €435 €255
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 30 | Rwandair
      €266
      22% off
      €342 €266
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Dec 5 | Rwandair
      €266
      24% off
      €350 €266
    • JNB 03:10
      3h 50m
      Direct
      KGL 07:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Nov 20 | Rwandair
      €267
      39% off
      €435 €267
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Jan 17 | Rwandair
      €267
      22% off
      €342 €267
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 14:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 30 | Rwandair
      €266 €435
      39% off
      39% off
      €435 €266
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Jan 17 | Rwandair
      €267 €435
      39% off
      39% off
      €435 €267
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Jan 9 | Rwandair
      €272 €435
      37% off
      37% off
      €435 €272
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Dec 3 | Rwandair
      €274
      37% off
      €435 €274
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Nov 14 | Rwandair
      €276
      37% off
      €435 €276
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Nov 18 | Rwandair
      €277
      36% off
      €435 €277
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Jan 18 | Rwandair
      €278
      36% off
      €435 €278
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Nov 12 | Rwandair
      €278
      36% off
      €435 €278
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Rwandair
      €278
      36% off
      €435 €278
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 14:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Dec 21 | Rwandair
      €255 €435
      41% off
      41% off
      €435 €255
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 30 | Rwandair
      €266 €342
      22% off
      22% off
      €342 €266
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Dec 5 | Rwandair
      €266 €350
      24% off
      24% off
      €350 €266
    • JNB 03:10
      3h 50m
      Direct
      KGL 07:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Nov 20 | Rwandair
      €267
      39% off
      €435 €267
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Jan 17 | Rwandair
      €267
      22% off
      €342 €267
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Jan 9 | Rwandair
      €272
      20% off
      €342 €272
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Dec 3 | Rwandair
      €274
      20% off
      €342 €274
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Nov 14 | Rwandair
      €276
      19% off
      €342 €276
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Nov 18 | Rwandair
      €277
      19% off
      €342 €277
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 14:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Nov 14 | Rwandair
      €276 €316
      13% off
      13% off
      €316 €276
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Nov 13 | Rwandair
      €278 €316
      12% off
      12% off
      €316 €278
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Nov 12 | Rwandair
      €278 €316
      12% off
      12% off
      €316 €278
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Nov 10 | Rwandair
      €278
      12% off
      €316 €278
    • JNB 03:10
      3h 50m
      Direct
      KGL 07:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Nov 11 | Rwandair
      €279
      12% off
      €316 €279
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Nov 8 | Rwandair
      €281
      11% off
      €316 €281
    • JNB 12:05
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 18:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Nov 8 | Kenya Airways
      €266
      16% off
      €316 €266
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 14:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Dec 21 | Rwandair
      €255 €435
      41% off
      41% off
      €435 €255
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 30 | Rwandair
      €266 €342
      22% off
      22% off
      €342 €266
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Dec 5 | Rwandair
      €266 €350
      24% off
      24% off
      €350 €266
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Jan 17 | Rwandair
      €267
      22% off
      €342 €267
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Jan 9 | Rwandair
      €272
      20% off
      €342 €272
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Dec 3 | Rwandair
      €274
      20% off
      €342 €274
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Nov 14 | Rwandair
      €276
      19% off
      €342 €276
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Nov 18 | Rwandair
      €277
      19% off
      €342 €277
    • JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Jan 18 | Rwandair
      €278
      19% off
      €342 €278
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      KGL 14:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Kigali 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 O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport are usually in November, with an average price of €227. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach €327.

€327
€277
€227
€177
  • €227
    Nov
  • €262
    Dec
  • €253
    Jan
  • €248
    Feb
  • €249
    Mar
  • €305
    Apr
  • €316
    May
  • €287
    Jun
  • €258
    Jul
  • €316
    Aug
  • €289
    Sep
  • €327
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport, with an average price of €348. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €458.

€458
€403
€348
€293
  • €348
    Nov
  • €426
    Dec
  • €384
    Jan
  • €362
    Feb
  • €420
    Mar
  • €429
    Apr
  • €436
    May
  • €434
    Jun
  • €433
    Jul
  • €458
    Aug
  • €444
    Sep
  • €434
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International 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 departure day from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport is Friday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€336
€297
€257
€218
    Cheapest
  • €276
    Mon
  • €264
    Tue
  • €275
    Wed
  • €273
    Thu
  • €257
    Fri
  • €336
    Sat
  • €290
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport is Uganda Airlines (from €276) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Uganda Airlines
From €276
Rwandair
From €276
Kenya Airways
From €295
Ethiopian Airlines
From €310
Qatar Airways
From €392
Flysafair
From €465
EgyptAir
From €480
Cemair
From €489
Fastjet Airlines
From €496
South African Airways
From €517

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What is the flight schedule from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. KQ765

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    02:10

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    07:15

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
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  2. KQ470

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    07:30

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:00

    KGL

    S M T W T F S

  3. KQ761

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    12:05

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    17:10

    NBO

    S M T - T F S
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  4. KQ474

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    18:10

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    18:40

    KGL

    S - - - - - -

  5. KQ763

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    17:25

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    22:30

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
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  6. KQ478

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    00:05

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    00:35

    KGL

    S M T W T F -

  7. ET808

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    14:30

    JNB

    5h 15m

    Direct

    20:45

    ADD

    S M T W T F S
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  8. ET821

    Bole Addis Ababa International Airport

    23:05

    ADD

    3h

    Direct

    01:05

    KGL

    S M T W T F S

  9. ET858

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    23:00

    JNB

    5h 35m

    Direct

    05:35

    ADD

    S M T W T F S
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  10. ET807

    Bole Addis Ababa International Airport

    08:10

    ADD

    2h 30m

    Direct

    09:40

    KGL

    S M T W T F S

  11. KQ761

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    12:05

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    17:10

    NBO

    S M T - T F S
    Search

  12. KQ478

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    00:05

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    00:35

    KGL

    S M T W T F -

  13. KQ763

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    17:25

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    22:30

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. KQ470

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    07:30

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:00

    KGL

    S M T W T F S

  15. KQ765

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    02:10

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    07:15

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. KQ474

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    18:10

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    18:40

    KGL

    S - - - - - -

  17. KQ761

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    12:05

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    17:10

    NBO

    S M T - T F S
    Search

  18. KQ470

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    07:30

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:00

    KGL

    S M T W T F S

  19. KQ765

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    02:10

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    07:15

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. KQ478

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    00:05

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    00:35

    KGL

    S M T W T F -
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About O.R. Tambo International Airport and Kigali International Airport

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

Flight distance 2,698.26km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €214
Cheapest return ticket price €368

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

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

    O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport takes about 3 hours 29 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The earliest flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport departs at 03:10, and the last departs at 17:45, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €288 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kigali International Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Rwandair is a very popular airline operating an average of 56 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport currently start from €214, and round-trip fares start from €368. The current lowest fare is a Ethiopian Airlines flight departing on Wed, Dec 16; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Rwandair operate direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 25 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 O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport is €533. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Rwandair. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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