Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Kigali (KGL)
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
Find 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 December 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $437 |
Good round-trip deal | $364 or less |
Good one-way deal | $194 or less |
Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Kigali
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Kigali in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Kigali flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Kigali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Kigali flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Kigali flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Kigali flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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?
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali is 73 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of $286). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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?
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Kigali delayed?
About 30% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Kigali have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 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?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 last year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 82% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $391.
What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 50m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 10m.
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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Kigali
Discover the top 3 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$245 | Average$365 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$313 | Average$439 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$330 | Average$420 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |