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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Kigali

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Kigali

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Kigali, including Rwandair, Rwandair offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Kigali according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 364, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 547.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Johannesburg to Kigali

The distance between Johannesburg and Kigali is approximately 2,708.33km. It takes around 3 hours 48 minutes on average to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 338
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 511
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,708.33km
Average flight time3 hours 48 minutes
Popular airlineRwandair
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Kigali route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Johannesburg to Kigali.

What is the cheapest month for 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 S$ 296, and the most expensive month is May, with an average price of up to S$ 446.

S$ 446
S$ 371
S$ 296
S$ 221
    Cheapest
  • S$ 443
    Jun
  • S$ 389
    Jul
  • S$ 372
    Aug
  • S$ 305
    Sep
  • S$ 296
    Oct
  • S$ 321
    Nov
  • S$ 369
    Dec
  • S$ 357
    Jan
  • S$ 349
    Feb
  • S$ 352
    Mar
  • S$ 430
    Apr
  • S$ 446
    May

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

The average price of round-trip 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 round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Kigali is November, with an average price of S$ 490, and the most expensive month is June, with an average price of up to S$ 733.

S$ 733
S$ 612
S$ 490
S$ 369
    Cheapest
  • S$ 733
    Jun
  • S$ 547
    Jul
  • S$ 600
    Aug
  • S$ 570
    Sep
  • S$ 533
    Oct
  • S$ 490
    Nov
  • S$ 601
    Dec
  • S$ 542
    Jan
  • S$ 511
    Feb
  • S$ 593
    Mar
  • S$ 604
    Apr
  • S$ 616
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali (KGL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as S$ 338 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to KGL on Sun, Jul 5), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 511 departing on Mon, Jul 13 and returning on Sat, Jul 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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 about 3 hours 48 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 13 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/T/F/S -- WB103 (03:18) Rwandair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- WB109 (16:52)
  • 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, Jul 5, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 338.
    · 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali on June 30, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at S$ 338.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kigali, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport (JNB-KGL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The time difference between Kigali and Johannesburg is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.