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Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Kigali (KGL)

JNB — KGL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday 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 June 12, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$473

Good round-trip deal

$472 or less

Good one-way deal

$336 or less
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Kigali

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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 round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Kigali. Price data was last updated on June 9, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of $1,002). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,636). 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 June 12, 2025.

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to KGL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

    Most people fly into Kigali Intl (KGL) if they book a flight to Kigali from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Kigali Intl has 1 inbound flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 3 airlines. Kigali Intl is conveniently located just 3.2 mi from Kigali’s city center.

  • 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 vacation 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of $1,002). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,636). 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 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Kigali

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$245Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$330Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
RwandAirCheapest$332Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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