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O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from CAD 327 and round-trip from CAD 533. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 03:10
        3h 50m
        Direct
        KGL 07:00
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Sep 24 | Rwandair
        KGL 09:35
        3h 50m
        Direct
        JNB 13:25
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Sep 27 | Rwandair
        CAD 612 CAD 770
        21% off
        21% off
        CAD 770 CAD 612
      • JNB 03:10
        3h 50m
        Direct
        KGL 07:00
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Sep 25 | Rwandair
        KGL 22:30
        3h 50m
        Direct
        JNB 02:20
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 2 | Rwandair
        CAD 612 CAD 770
        21% off
        21% off
        CAD 770 CAD 612
      • JNB 22:50
        11h
        1 stop
        KGL 09:50
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Sep 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 17:40
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 533 CAD 770
        31% off
        31% off
        CAD 770 CAD 533
      • JNB 14:30
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 01:05
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Sep 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 17:40
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 03:55
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 535
        31% off
        CAD 770 CAD 535
      • JNB 08:20
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Oct 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 20:10
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 536
        30% off
        CAD 770 CAD 536
      • JNB 08:20
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Oct 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 20:10
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 539
        30% off
        CAD 770 CAD 539
      • JNB 14:30
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 01:05
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Oct 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 20:10
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 545
        28% off
        CAD 770 CAD 545
      • JNB 22:50
        11h
        1 stop
        KGL 09:50
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Nov 6 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 20:10
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 551
        28% off
        CAD 770 CAD 551
      • JNB 12:10
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:35
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Sep 24 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 20:00
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:55
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Sep 27 | Kenya Airways
        CAD 610
        21% off
        CAD 770 CAD 610
      • JNB 17:00
        15h
        1 stop
        KGL 08:00
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Sep 25 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 09:00
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:55
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Oct 2 | Kenya Airways
        CAD 611
        21% off
        CAD 770 CAD 611
      • JNB 12:10
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:35
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Oct 6 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 15:00
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 00:15
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 11 | Kenya Airways
        CAD 615
        20% off
        CAD 770 CAD 615
      • JNB 01:15
        6h 45m
        1 stop
        KGL 08:00
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Oct 10 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 03:40
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        JNB 15:50
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 12 | Kenya Airways
        CAD 616
        20% off
        CAD 770 CAD 616
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 14:00
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        KGL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        JNB 16:00
        Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 17:45
        3h 45m
        Direct
        KGL 21:30
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Oct 4 | Rwandair
        CAD 396 CAD 614
        36% off
        36% off
        CAD 614 CAD 396
      • JNB 17:45
        3h 45m
        Direct
        KGL 21:30
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Oct 17 | Rwandair
        CAD 429 CAD 614
        30% off
        30% off
        CAD 614 CAD 429
      • JNB 14:30
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 01:05
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Nov 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 327 CAD 614
        47% off
        47% off
        CAD 614 CAD 327
      • JNB 14:30
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 01:05
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Nov 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 328
        47% off
        CAD 614 CAD 328
      • JNB 23:00
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 328
        47% off
        CAD 614 CAD 328
      • JNB 14:30
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 01:05
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Oct 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 328
        47% off
        CAD 614 CAD 328
      • JNB 22:50
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Sep 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 329
        46% off
        CAD 614 CAD 329
      • JNB 14:30
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 01:05
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Nov 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 329
        46% off
        CAD 614 CAD 329
      • JNB 14:30
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 01:05
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Sep 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 329
        46% off
        CAD 614 CAD 329
      • JNB 22:50
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Sep 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 329
        46% off
        CAD 614 CAD 329
      • JNB 23:00
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Sat, Oct 31 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 329
        46% off
        CAD 614 CAD 329
      • JNB 22:50
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Oct 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 330
        46% off
        CAD 614 CAD 330
      • JNB 22:50
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Oct 5 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 342
        44% off
        CAD 614 CAD 342
      • JNB 22:50
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 09:40
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Oct 6 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAD 491
        20% off
        CAD 614 CAD 491
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL 14:00
        Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport are usually in October, with an average price of CAD 327. It is best to avoid May, when the average price can reach CAD 493.

CAD 493
CAD 410
CAD 327
CAD 244
    Cheapest
  • CAD 338
    Sep
  • CAD 327
    Oct
  • CAD 354
    Nov
  • CAD 408
    Dec
  • CAD 395
    Jan
  • CAD 386
    Feb
  • CAD 389
    Mar
  • CAD 475
    Apr
  • CAD 493
    May
  • CAD 447
    Jun
  • CAD 402
    Jul
  • CAD 493
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to fly return from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport, with an average price of CAD 542. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching CAD 713.

CAD 713
CAD 628
CAD 542
CAD 457
    Cheapest
  • CAD 563
    Sep
  • CAD 588
    Oct
  • CAD 542
    Nov
  • CAD 664
    Dec
  • CAD 599
    Jan
  • CAD 564
    Feb
  • CAD 655
    Mar
  • CAD 668
    Apr
  • CAD 680
    May
  • CAD 677
    Jun
  • CAD 675
    Jul
  • CAD 713
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport is Friday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

CAD 497
CAD 445
CAD 392
CAD 340
    Cheapest
  • CAD 427
    Mon
  • CAD 395
    Tue
  • CAD 425
    Wed
  • CAD 425
    Thu
  • CAD 392
    Fri
  • CAD 497
    Sat
  • CAD 419
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport is Ethiopian Airlines (from CAD 349) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Ethiopian Airlines
From CAD 349
Rwandair
From CAD 396
Kenya Airways
From CAD 560
Qatar Airways
From CAD 628
Flysafair
From CAD 806
Fastjet Airlines
From CAD 810
South African Airways
From CAD 856
Uganda Airlines
From CAD 862
Airlink
From CAD 872
EgyptAir
From CAD 922

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What is the flight schedule from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Johannesburg to Kigali and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. KQ765

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    01:15

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    06:20

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
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  2. KQ470

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    07:30

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:00

    KGL

    S M T W - F S

  3. KQ761

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    12:10

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    17:15

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
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  4. KQ474

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    18:30

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    19:00

    KGL

    S - - - - F S

  5. KQ763

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    17:00

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    22:05

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
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  6. KQ478

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    00:05

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    00:35

    KGL

    - M T W T F -

  7. ET808

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    14:30

    JNB

    5h 15m

    Direct

    20:45

    ADD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. ET821

    Bole Addis Ababa International Airport

    23:05

    ADD

    3h

    Direct

    01:05

    KGL

    S M T W T F S

  9. ET858

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    23:00

    JNB

    5h 35m

    Direct

    05:35

    ADD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. ET807

    Bole Addis Ababa International Airport

    08:10

    ADD

    2h 30m

    Direct

    09:40

    KGL

    S M T W T F S

  11. KQ761

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    12:10

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    17:15

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. KQ478

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    00:05

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    00:35

    KGL

    - M T W T F -

  13. KQ763

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    17:00

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    22:05

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. KQ470

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    07:30

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:00

    KGL

    S M T W - F S

  15. KQ765

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    01:15

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    06:20

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. KQ474

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    18:30

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    19:00

    KGL

    S - - - - F S

  17. KQ761

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    12:10

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    17:15

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. KQ470

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    07:30

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:00

    KGL

    S M T W - F S

  19. KQ763

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    17:00

    JNB

    4h 5m

    Direct

    22:05

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. KQ472

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    17:20

    NBO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    17:50

    KGL

    S - - - T F S
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About O.R. Tambo International Airport and Kigali International Airport

Learn about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance2,698.26km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceCAD 327
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 533

FAQs for O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport?

    O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport takes about 3 hours 44 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The earliest flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport departs at 15:40, and the last departs at 17:45, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around CAD 550 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kigali International Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Rwandair is a very popular airline operating an average of 56 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport currently start from CAD 327, and round-trip fares start from CAD 533. The current lowest fare is a Ethiopian Airlines flight departing on Sun, Nov 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Rwandair operate direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 58 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport is CAD 809. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport operates around 5 weekly flights, mainly by Rwandair. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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