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Cheapest time to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration3 h and 50 mFlights between Kigali and Johannesburg take, on average, 3 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£175Cheapest price for a flight between Kigali and Johannesburg found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportKigali International AirportWhen flying from Kigali to Johannesburg

Destination airportO. R. Tambo International AirportFor the route from Kigali to Johannesburg

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg

Airlines flying this routeRwandairAirline(s) with flights between Kigali to Johannesburg

One-way average Price£236The average price for a flight Kigali - Johannesburg at Opodo is £236, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookOctoberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Johannesburg when departing from Kigali

Airlines that fly from Kigali to Johannesburg

RwandAir

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 22.1 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP

Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 1,682 mi

Kigali airports

Kigali International Airport (KGL)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Book your Kigali to Johannesburg flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Kigali to Johannesburg (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £175, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Kigali to Johannesburg takes roughly 4 hours, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Kigali–Johannesburg route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Arrival airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The weather in Johannesburg

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Johannesburg, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 26ºC
Lows: down to 4ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: June
Driest month: July
Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Kigali to Johannesburg

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Kigali to Johannesburg:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Johannesburg. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Kigali to Johannesburg

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg?

When you fly from Kigali to Johannesburg the average price is £236. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg is 175 £. 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.

When is the best time to book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg?

The most popular months to book a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg are September, October and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Kigali to Johannesburg?

The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from Kigali depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from Kigali in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, November and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Kigali - Johannesburg.

How long does the flight take to go from Kigali to Johannesburg?

The total flight time between Kigali and Johannesburg is of around 3 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,681.63 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Johannesburg compared to Kigali?

While in Kigali temperatures can reach an average of 22º ºC in summer, Johannesburg can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the 21º ºC average in Kigali.

Which airports have flights between Kigali and Johannesburg?

The main airport route flying between Kigali and Johannesburg is: Kigali International Airport (KGL) to O. R. Tambo International Airport(JNB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Kigali to Johannesburg are:

Rwandair.

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

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