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

JNB — KGL
Oct 13 — Oct 201
Mon 10/13
Mon 10/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 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 September 13, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$420

Good round-trip deal

$414 or less

Good one-way deal

$226 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 September 12, 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). 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 September 13, 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

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 September 13, 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.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.7

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

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.7

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
861 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.7

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
280 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.7

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?

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

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

    According to our current data, Kenya Airways ($245), Ethiopian Air ($322), and RwandAir ($327) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali. Kenya Airways is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). 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

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 September 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$245Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$322Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
RwandAirCheapest$327Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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