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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €257, departing 13 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 28 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 4Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- RwandAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Uganda Airlines
- Reported fastest flight
- 3h 45m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Johannesburg to Kigali. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 2,706 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 3h 45m
- Alternative airports
- HLA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with RwandAir. Check current timetables.
A clearer picture of your fare
Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| RwandAir | 6 / 88 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Johannesburg, city gazetteer reference point (-26.2041, 28.0473): ≈ 21 km.
- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Johannesburg, city gazetteer reference point (-26.2041, 28.0473): ≈ 32 km.
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Kigali, city gazetteer reference point (-1.9441, 30.0619): ≈ 9 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Kigali: Kenya Airways, from €257 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways | €257Feb 13, 2027 | 84 |
| RwandAir | €308Feb 13, 2027 | 6 |
| Ethiopian Airlines | €376Feb 13, 2027 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €257, found on 28 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali?
In our observations February 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €257.
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with RwandAir.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Kigali?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: RwandAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Uganda Airlines.
How long does the flight from Johannesburg to Kigali take?
Across the 90 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 8h, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Johannesburg to Kigali fares were non-stop?
3 of the 90 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Johannesburg to Kigali?
For Johannesburg to Kigali, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: RwandAir (6). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which airline has the lowest fare from Johannesburg to Kigali?
Cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Kigali: Kenya Airways, from €257 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 28 Oct 2026