Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Kigali (KGL)
JNB — KGL
May 17 — May 241
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $403 |
Good round-trip deal | $452 or less |
Good one-way deal | $358 or less |
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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 April.
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Kigali flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Kigali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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
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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 April 10, 2026.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali (average of $343). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 April 17, 2026.
When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Kigali delayed?
About 31% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Kigali have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 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 31% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% 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?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $366.
What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 49m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 02m.
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 April 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya 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.
Crew
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
6.8
Food
7.4
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.9
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
KGL - NBO
Crew
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
6.8
Food
7.4
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.9
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
KGL - NBO
Crew
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
6.8
Food
7.4
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.9
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
KGL - NBO
Crew
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
6.8
Food
7.4
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.9
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
KGL - NBO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$312 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$335 | Average$428 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$342 | Average$408 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% |