Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Kigali from US$263

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kigali (JNB-KGL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$263 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to KGL on Tue, Jun 30), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$398 departing on Wed, Jul 8 and returning on Mon, Jul 13.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Kigali with the following airlines, including: Rwandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?

  It takes about 3 hours 51 minutes to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali.

• When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Johannesburg to Kigali?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Kigali. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Rwandair: S/M/-/W/-/-/S -- WB109 (16:57)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

  To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Kigali, 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 Tue, Jun 30, with one-way flights priced at just US$263.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Rwandair.
  · 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 Kigali travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali (KGL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali on June 18, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at US$397.

• Which airports can I fly to for Kigali from Johannesburg?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kigali, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport (JNB-KGL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kigali International Airport (KGL).

• Is there any time difference between Johannesburg and Kigali?

  The time difference between Kigali and Johannesburg is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Johannesburg to Kigali?

  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.