Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $271. Another option worth looking into is RwandAir, starting at $277 round trip. Kenya Airways is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 61 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.

Question 3

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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.

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 5

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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The most flights from KGL to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 27 days in advance, which can save you up to 3% on flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 27 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $281. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $281.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Kigali in May are about $312 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $263.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Located just 3.2 mi from the city center, Kigali Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Kigali. Booking flights from Kigali Intl (KGL) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 2 different airlines.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

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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.

Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$331
Good round-trip deal	$389 or less
Good one-way deal	$262 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$270	Average$317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
RwandAir	Cheapest$280	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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