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Cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

KGL — JNB
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or April, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kigali to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kigali (KGL) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 12 September 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£257
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Kigali to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kigali to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 KGL to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Kigali to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir and Kenya Airways from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

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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Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

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.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

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 from for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Kigali Intl (KGL), located 3.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 2 airlines have flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £180 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is RwandAir, starting at £198. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kigali to OR Tambo 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 Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kigali to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kigali to OR Tambo. 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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest£180Average£279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapest£198Average£291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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