Cheap flights from Kigali to Johannesburg from R4 246

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Kigali is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R4 773, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of May, then departing from Kigali during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R5 382.

The cheapest day to depart from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as R5 915. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to depart from Kigali because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R7 252.

Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Kigali in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R6 582 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the evening when prices are around R7 148.

Fly from Kigali Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Kigali Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Kigali when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R6 041 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Kigali for as low as R5 283 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

As of May 2026, prices for Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 51% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Historically, on average around 28% of flights between Kigali and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 129 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, RwandAir have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 28% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of May 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 10:00, with 55% of flights taking off at midday.

As of May 2026, 15 flights take off from Kigali and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sat, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.