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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali

JNB — KGL
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Kigali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Kigali (KGL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£308

Good round-trip deal

£403 or less

Good one-way deal

£271 or less
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Kigali

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kigali from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Kigali. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of £675). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,074). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to KGL?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Kigali. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Kigali. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

The most flights from JNB to KGL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kigali. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kigali. Reviews last updated 16 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir and Ethiopian Air from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
828 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Kigali Intl (KGL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kigali Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Kigali airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 3.2 mi journey from Kigali Intl (KGL) to Kigali’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali round-trip?

    Flying on RwandAir is currently your cheapest option to Kigali, with prices starting at £217. Another option worth looking into is Ethiopian Air, starting at £224 return. RwandAir is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Kigali that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Kigali flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Kigali?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Kigali.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Kigali?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Kigali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of £675). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,074). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Kigali

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Kigali. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest£217Average£310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£224Average£323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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