What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Kigali flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Kigali flights?

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Kigali delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Kigali have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

For as low as £651, Ethiopian Air can have you in Kigali from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 10h 35m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kigali are separated by a distance of 1674 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali round-trip?

Flying on RwandAir is currently your cheapest option to Kigali, with prices starting at £246. RwandAir is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali

The most flights from JNB to KGL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has 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.

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

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Average price	£284
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Wed 13/1

03:10-07:00

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Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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Fri 20/11

13:45-08:15

1 stop18h 30m

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00:00-00:00

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20:20-17:50

2 stops21h 30m

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01:00-03:55

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£879

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14:30-01:05

1 stop10h 35m

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali is 81 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of £284). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in September is currently the most expensive (average of £354). 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?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali flights typically cost between £239 and £321 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £341 on Kenya Airways (2 Dec–9 Dec).

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The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

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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 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has 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.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
For as low as £651, Ethiopian Air can have you in Kigali from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 10h 35m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kigali are separated by a distance of 1674 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali round-trip?
Flying on RwandAir is currently your cheapest option to Kigali, with prices starting at £246. RwandAir is currently priced 21% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of £284). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in September is currently the most expensive (average of £354). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali is 81 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.

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

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali flights typically cost between £239 and £321 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £341 on Kenya Airways (2 Dec–9 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali

The most flights from JNB to KGL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Kigali delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Kigali have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Kigali flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Kigali flights?

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali flights typically cost between £239 and £321 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £341 on Kenya Airways (2 Dec–9 Dec).