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Johannesburg Kigali
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Sat, 04 May JNB - KGL
Tue, 07 May KGL - JNB
£341 £330
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Johannesburg Kigali
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Fri, 10 May JNB - KGL
£284 £275
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
57% Trains in Kigali are 57% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg £1.45
Kigali £0.63
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
60% A meal in Kigali is 60% cheaper than a meal in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg £6.51
Kigali £2.9
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1588.33 RWF
1 RWF = 0.01 GBP
Last checked on 26 April 2024
Distance: 1681 miles
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Grand Central (GCJ) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Rand (QRA) How far from city centre: 8 miles
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA) How far from city centre: 30 miles
Kigali airports
Kigali International Airport (KGL) How far from city centre: 6 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Kigali

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Kigali?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Kigali is of around 04:49 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,112 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kigali at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali is 275£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kigali expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kigali costs an average of 3.14 GBP, 274% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of 0.84 GBP, while train tickets costs 57% less in Kigali: 0.63 GBP against 1.45 GBP in Johannesburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 2.90 GBP in Kigali, 55% less than the 6.51 GBP in Johannesburg. The price of the coffee is around 22% more expensive in Kigali, with an average of 1.80 GBP , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 1.47 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?
The most popular months to book a trip from Johannesburg to Kigali are December, January and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Kigali?
The best time of the year to go to Kigali when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Kigali from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, March and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Kigali.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Rwanda may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Kigali compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Kigali's temperatures can go up to 30.33 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 9.32 ºC in Kigali, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while Kigali have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and Kigali?
The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and Kigali is: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • RwandAir.
  • South African Airways.
Airlines with indirect flights from Johannesburg to Kigali are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Johannesburg to Kigali are:
  • Kenya Airways, stoping in Nairobi for 60 minutes minimun.
Flight Duration 4 h and 49 m Flights between Johannesburg and Kigali take, on average, 4 h and 49 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £275 Cheapest price for a flight between Johannesburg and Kigali found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport OR Tambo International Airport The airport OR Tambo International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Johannesburg and Kigali
Arriving Airport Kigali International Airport Flights departing Johannesburg with Kigali as destination arrive at Kigali International Airport

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