Cheapest airlines flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Bujumbura to Johannesburg, including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Rwandair. Uganda Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Bujumbura to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$246, and round-trip tickets start at US$472.

Displayed flight fares from Bujumbura to Johannesburg are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Bujumbura to Johannesburg Flight Details

The distance between Bujumbura and Johannesburg is about 2,552.31 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$246
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$472
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,552.31 km
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Bujumbura–Johannesburg route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg (BJM-JNB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Uganda Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$246 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BJM to JNB on Mon, May 25), while Rwandair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$472 departing on Mon, May 4 and returning on Fri, May 8.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg, including: Kenya Airways Ethiopian Airlines Rwandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bujumbura to Johannesburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, May 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$246.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Uganda Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Johannesburg travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Bujumbura to Johannesburg is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bujumbura to Johannesburg on April 30, 2026 with Rwandair, with prices starting at US$472.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Johannesburg, with Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (BJM-JNB) is by far the most common option on this route: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Bujumbura is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Uganda Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg, with fares starting at US$250.

US$166
US$250
US$335
US$419
US$503
Uganda Airlines
US$250
Uganda Airlines
Rwandair
US$346
Rwandair
Kenya Airways
US$358
Kenya Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
US$503
Ethiopian Airlines

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.