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

Cheapest one-way
JPY 35,340
Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines 9h 40m · 1 stop Thu, Dec 3
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Cheapest return
JPY 48,160
Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines 11h 40m · 2 stops Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 26
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Best time to book
November
Cheapest
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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 JPY 35,340 and round-trip from JPY 48,160. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 24 | Rwandair
      JNB 17:45
      3h 45m
      Direct
      KGL 21:30
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Dec 29 | Rwandair
      JPY 59,050 JPY 72,910
      19% off
      19% off
      JPY 72,910 JPY 59,050
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Dec 21 | Rwandair
      JNB 03:10
      3h 50m
      Direct
      KGL 07:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Dec 28 | Rwandair
      JPY 59,050 JPY 72,910
      19% off
      19% off
      JPY 72,910 JPY 59,050
    • KGL 01:50
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 13:30
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 23:00
      10h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 09:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Nov 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 48,160 JPY 72,910
      34% off
      34% off
      JPY 72,910 JPY 48,160
    • KGL 01:50
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 13:30
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 14:30
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 01:05
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 48,520
      33% off
      JPY 72,910 JPY 48,520
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 14:30
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 01:05
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 48,520
      33% off
      JPY 72,910 JPY 48,520
    • KGL 17:35
      10h 20m
      1 stop
      JNB 03:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 14:30
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      KGL 01:05
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Dec 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 48,740
      33% off
      JPY 72,910 JPY 48,740
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 14 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 23:00
      10h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 09:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Fri, Nov 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 49,480
      32% off
      JPY 72,910 JPY 49,480
    • KGL 01:50
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 13:30
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 23:00
      10h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 09:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Mon, Nov 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 50,100
      31% off
      JPY 72,910 JPY 50,100
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JNB 23:00
      10h 40m
      1 stop
      KGL 09:40
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Thu, Nov 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 50,340
      31% off
      JPY 72,910 JPY 50,340
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      JNB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      KGL 16:00
      Johannesburg - Kigali | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 35,340 JPY 52,780
      33% off
      33% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 35,340
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 35,360 JPY 52,780
      33% off
      33% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 35,360
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 35,410 JPY 52,780
      33% off
      33% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 35,410
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 35,410
      33% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 35,410
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Dec 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 35,430
      33% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 35,430
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Dec 9 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 35,460
      33% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 35,460
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Jan 9 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 35,510
      33% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 35,510
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 35,510
      33% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 35,510
    • KGL 10:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      JNB 20:10
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Mon, Dec 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
      JPY 35,510
      33% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 35,510
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 24 | Rwandair
      JPY 42,530 JPY 103,350
      59% off
      59% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 42,530
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 29 | Rwandair
      JPY 42,550 JPY 103,350
      59% off
      59% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 42,550
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Dec 26 | Rwandair
      JPY 42,670 JPY 52,780
      19% off
      19% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 42,670
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 17 | Rwandair
      JPY 42,750
      19% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 42,750
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Dec 5 | Rwandair
      JPY 42,790
      59% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 42,790
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Jan 12 | Rwandair
      JPY 43,130
      57% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 43,130
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 6 | Rwandair
      JPY 43,200
      57% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 43,200
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Jan 17 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,210
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 44,210
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 18 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,230
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 44,230
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 29 | Rwandair
      JPY 42,550 JPY 103,350
      59% off
      59% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 42,550
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Jan 12 | Rwandair
      JPY 43,130 JPY 103,350
      57% off
      57% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 43,130
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 6 | Rwandair
      JPY 43,200 JPY 103,350
      57% off
      57% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 43,200
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Jan 17 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,210
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 44,210
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 18 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,230
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 44,230
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Tue, Jan 19 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,230
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 44,230
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Jan 1 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,230
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 44,230
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Dec 2 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,350
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 44,350
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 22 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,450
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 44,450
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 14 | Rwandair
      JPY 52,260 JPY 64,520
      19% off
      19% off
      JPY 64,520 JPY 52,260
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 18 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,230 JPY 64,520
      31% off
      31% off
      JPY 64,520 JPY 44,230
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 6 | Rwandair
      JPY 43,200 JPY 103,350
      57% off
      57% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 43,200
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Jan 3 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,420 JPY 103,350
      56% off
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 44,420
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Jan 10 | Rwandair
      JPY 44,640 JPY 103,350
      56% off
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 44,640
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Dec 20 | Rwandair
      JPY 45,070
      56% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 45,070
    • KGL 22:30
      3h 50m
      Direct
      JNB 02:20
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Fri, Dec 18 | Rwandair
      JPY 48,210
      53% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 48,210
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 24 | Rwandair
      JPY 42,530
      59% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 42,530
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 29 | Rwandair
      JPY 42,550
      59% off
      JPY 103,350 JPY 42,550
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sat, Dec 26 | Rwandair
      JPY 42,670
      19% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 42,670
    • KGL 09:55
      4h
      Direct
      JNB 13:55
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 17 | Rwandair
      JPY 42,750
      19% off
      JPY 52,780 JPY 42,750
    • KGL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 14:00
      Kigali - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 15 | 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.

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 JPY 35,340) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport

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, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, with an average price of JPY 61,420. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching JPY 79,170.

JPY 79,170
JPY 70,295
JPY 61,420
JPY 52,545
    Cheapest
  • JPY 61,930
    Nov
  • JPY 63,600
    Dec
  • JPY 61,420
    Jan
  • JPY 62,960
    Feb
  • JPY 67,060
    Mar
  • JPY 70,540
    Apr
  • JPY 79,170
    May
  • JPY 69,230
    Jun
  • JPY 63,790
    Jul
  • JPY 66,140
    Aug
  • JPY 70,770
    Sep
  • JPY 69,700
    Oct

What is the cheapest month 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 one-way ticket prices from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

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 JPY 38,350. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as JPY 53,370.

JPY 53,370
JPY 45,860
JPY 38,350
JPY 30,840
  • JPY 38,350
    Nov
  • JPY 43,630
    Dec
  • JPY 42,430
    Jan
  • JPY 42,240
    Feb
  • JPY 40,710
    Mar
  • JPY 53,370
    Apr
  • JPY 50,670
    May
  • JPY 49,720
    Jun
  • JPY 47,470
    Jul
  • JPY 46,890
    Aug
  • JPY 46,470
    Sep
  • JPY 48,170
    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.

JPY 47,220
JPY 43,975
JPY 40,730
JPY 37,485
    Cheapest
  • JPY 46,170
    Mon
  • JPY 43,520
    Tue
  • JPY 45,410
    Wed
  • JPY 40,730
    Thu
  • JPY 47,220
    Fri
  • JPY 44,780
    Sat
  • JPY 46,510
    Sun

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

    Direct

    13:55

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    S M T W T F S
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  2. ET849

    Bole Addis Ababa International Airport

    15:35

    ADD

    5h 35m

    Direct

    20:10

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  3. ET820

    Kigali International Airport

    01:50

    KGL

    3h 5m

    Direct

    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

    Direct

    13:30

    JNB

    S M T W T F S
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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 40 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 22:30, 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around JPY 51,570 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kigali International Airport (KGL) at 09:50 and arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) at 13:50.
    • The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport to downtown is about 20km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from Lanseria International Airport to downtown is about 32km, 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 JPY 35,340, and round-trip fares start from JPY 48,160. The current lowest fare is a Ethiopian Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 3; 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 39 minutes, and around 8 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 JPY 57,920. 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.
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