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

KGL — JNB
Nov 6 — Nov 131
Thu 11/6
Thu 11/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 Thursday and return on a Sunday

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 October 7, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$328

Good round-trip deal

$321 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kigali Intl-Johannesburg OR Tambo flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 Kigali to OR Tambo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kigali-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kigali-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kigali-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kigali-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Kigali-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Kigali to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Kigali with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Kigali to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on October 3, 2025.

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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $160). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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 October 7, 2025.

When flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 October 7, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir and Kenya Airways from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

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

    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 2 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 2 different airlines.

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

    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 $290 round trip. Kenya Airways is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 vacation 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $160). Flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$271Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
RwandAirCheapest$290Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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