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

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$222 and round-trip from US$300. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$222 US$341
      35% off
      35% off
      US$341 US$222
    • Cheapest
      KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 6 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$222 US$341
      35% off
      35% off
      US$341 US$222
    • Cheapest
      KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$222 US$341
      35% off
      35% off
      US$341 US$222
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$223
      35% off
      US$341 US$223
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$223
      35% off
      US$341 US$223
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$223
      35% off
      US$341 US$223
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Dec 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$223
      35% off
      US$341 US$223
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Dec 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$223
      35% off
      US$341 US$223
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 6 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$223
      35% off
      US$341 US$223
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Dec 14 | Rwandair
      JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Nonstop
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Dec 21 | Rwandair
      US$372 US$471
      21% off
      21% off
      US$471 US$372
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Nonstop
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Dec 22 | Rwandair
      JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Nonstop
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Dec 25 | Rwandair
      US$372 US$471
      21% off
      21% off
      US$471 US$372
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 23:00
      10h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 09:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Nov 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$300 US$471
      36% off
      36% off
      US$471 US$300
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 14:30
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 01:05
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Wed, Nov 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$302
      36% off
      US$471 US$302
    • KGL 01:50
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 13:30
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 23:00
      10h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 09:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$302
      36% off
      US$471 US$302
    • KGL 01:50
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 13:30
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 14:30
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 01:05
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Dec 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$305
      35% off
      US$471 US$305
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 23:00
      10h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 09:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$305
      35% off
      US$471 US$305
    • KGL 01:50
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 13:30
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 23:00
      10h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 09:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Sun, Nov 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$305
      35% off
      US$471 US$305
    • KGL 17:35
      10h 20m
      1 stop
      JNB 03:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 14:30
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 01:05
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Dec 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
      US$306
      35% off
      US$471 US$306
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
      JNB 15:00
      6h
      Nonstop
      KGL 16:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Dec 28 | Rwandair
      US$268 US$341
      21% off
      21% off
      US$341 US$268
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 24 | Rwandair
      US$268 US$384
      30% off
      30% off
      US$384 US$268
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 3 | Rwandair
      US$269 US$341
      21% off
      21% off
      US$341 US$269
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Dec 5 | Rwandair
      US$269
      30% off
      US$384 US$269
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 6 | Rwandair
      US$270
      30% off
      US$384 US$270
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 12 | Rwandair
      US$272
      28% off
      US$384 US$272
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Jan 12 | Rwandair
      US$274
      28% off
      US$384 US$274
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 6 | Rwandair
      US$275
      28% off
      US$384 US$275
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 7 | Rwandair
      US$277
      28% off
      US$384 US$277
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 24 | Rwandair
      US$268 US$384
      30% off
      30% off
      US$384 US$268
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Dec 5 | Rwandair
      US$269 US$384
      30% off
      30% off
      US$384 US$269
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 6 | Rwandair
      US$270 US$384
      30% off
      30% off
      US$384 US$270
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 12 | Rwandair
      US$272
      28% off
      US$384 US$272
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Jan 12 | Rwandair
      US$274
      28% off
      US$384 US$274
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 6 | Rwandair
      US$275
      28% off
      US$384 US$275
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 7 | Rwandair
      US$277
      28% off
      US$384 US$277
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Jan 10 | Rwandair
      US$277
      28% off
      US$384 US$277
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Jan 17 | Rwandair
      US$283
      26% off
      US$384 US$283
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 6 | Rwandair
      US$275 US$359
      23% off
      23% off
      US$359 US$275
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 7 | Rwandair
      US$277 US$359
      23% off
      23% off
      US$359 US$277
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 9 | Rwandair
      US$278 US$359
      23% off
      23% off
      US$359 US$278
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 3 | Rwandair
      US$279
      22% off
      US$359 US$279
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 4 | Rwandair
      US$281
      22% off
      US$359 US$281
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Nonstop
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 8 | Rwandair
      US$282
      21% off
      US$359 US$282
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 5 | Rwandair
      US$283
      21% off
      US$359 US$283
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Nonstop
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 3 | Rwandair
      US$279 US$384
      27% off
      27% off
      US$384 US$279
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Nonstop
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Jan 3 | Rwandair
      US$279 US$384
      27% off
      27% off
      US$384 US$279
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Nonstop
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 8 | Rwandair
      US$282 US$384
      27% off
      27% off
      US$384 US$282
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Nonstop
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 20 | Rwandair
      US$283
      26% off
      US$384 US$283
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Nonstop
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Dec 18 | Rwandair
      US$303
      21% off
      US$384 US$303
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Dec 28 | Rwandair
      US$268
      21% off
      US$341 US$268
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 24 | Rwandair
      US$268
      30% off
      US$384 US$268
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 3 | Rwandair
      US$269
      21% off
      US$341 US$269
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Nonstop
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Dec 5 | Rwandair
      US$269
      30% off
      US$384 US$269
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kigali to Johannesburg are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of US$244. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as US$335.

US$335
US$290
US$244
US$199
  • US$244
    Nov
  • US$274
    Dec
  • US$266
    Jan
  • US$265
    Feb
  • US$256
    Mar
  • US$335
    Apr
  • US$318
    May
  • US$312
    Jun
  • US$298
    Jul
  • US$294
    Aug
  • US$292
    Sep
  • US$302
    Oct

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, with an average price of US$384. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$497.

US$497
US$441
US$384
US$328
  • US$384
    Nov
  • US$399
    Dec
  • US$386
    Jan
  • US$395
    Feb
  • US$421
    Mar
  • US$443
    Apr
  • US$497
    May
  • US$435
    Jun
  • US$400
    Jul
  • US$415
    Aug
  • US$444
    Sep
  • US$437
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo 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 day to depart from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

US$295
US$277
US$258
US$240
    Cheapest
  • US$288
    Mon
  • US$273
    Tue
  • US$281
    Wed
  • US$258
    Thu
  • US$295
    Fri
  • US$281
    Sat
  • US$285
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is Ethiopian Airlines (from US$218) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Ethiopian Airlines
From US$218
Kenya Airways
From US$257
Rwandair
From US$268
Uganda Airlines
From US$282
EgyptAir
From US$494
Qatar Airways
From US$555
South African Airways
From US$909
Turkish Airlines
From US$1,689

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. ET816

    Kigali International Airport

    10:30

    KGL

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    13:55

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  2. ET849

    Bole Addis Ababa International Airport

    15:35

    ADD

    5h 35m

    Nonstop

    20:10

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  3. ET820

    Kigali International Airport

    01:50

    KGL

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    05:55

    ADD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. ET809

    Bole Addis Ababa International Airport

    09:10

    ADD

    5h 20m

    Nonstop

    13:30

    JNB

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

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

Flight distance 2,698.26 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$222
Cheapest return ticket price US$300

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

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

    Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport takes about 3 hours 39 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
  • The earliest flight from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport departs at 09:55, and the last departs at 09:55, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$290 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kigali International Airport (KGL) at 09:40 and arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) at 15:00.
    • The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport to downtown is about 20 km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from Lanseria International Airport to downtown is about 32 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • Rwandair is a very popular airline operating an average of 73 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport currently start from US$222, and round-trip fares start from US$300. The current lowest fare is a Ethiopian Airlines flight departing on Mon, Nov 30; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Rwandair operate direct flights from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 36 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 Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is US$355. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Rwandair. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kigali International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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