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Lowest fare₹28,394Kenya Airways
Fastest6h 25mgate to gate
Options found23flights on this route
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Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-761
12:05
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
19H :55 M
1 Stop
NBO · 14h 20m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
08:00
2026-11-15
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-763
17:00
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
15H :00 M
1 Stop
NBO · 9h 25m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
08:00
2026-11-15
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-765
01:35
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
6H :25 M
1 Stop
NBO · 0h 50m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
08:00
2026-11-14
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-858
23:00
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
10H :40 M
1 Stop
ADD · 2h 35m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
09:40
2026-11-15
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 7KG (7 KG X 1 pcs)
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-848
08:20
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
25H :20 M
1 Stop
ADD · 17h 25m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
09:40
2026-11-15
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 7KG (7 KG X 1 pcs)
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-808
14:30
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
19H :10 M
1 Stop
ADD · 11h 25m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
09:40
2026-11-15
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 7KG (7 KG X 1 pcs)
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-808
14:30
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
26H :15 M
1 Stop
ADD · 18h 30m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
16:45
2026-11-15
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 7KG (7 KG X 1 pcs)
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-858
23:00
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
17H :45 M
1 Stop
ADD · 9h 40m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
16:45
2026-11-15
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 7KG (7 KG X 1 pcs)
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-858
23:00
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
26H :05 M
1 Stop
ADD · 17h 30m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:05
2026-11-16
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 7KG (7 KG X 1 pcs)
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-808
14:30
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
10H :35 M
1 Stop
ADD · 2h 20m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:05
2026-11-15
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 5 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 7KG (7 KG X 1 pcs)
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1364
13:45
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
17H :10 M
1 Stop
DOH · 2h 45m Doha (DOH), Qatar
06:55
2026-11-15
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 7KG (7 KG X 1 pcs)
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-848
08:20
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
16H :45 M
1 Stop
ADD · 8h 20m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:05
2026-11-15
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 5 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 7KG (7 KG X 1 pcs)
ASKY
ASKY
KP-1201
22:50
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
52H :25 M
2 Stops
ADD · 22h 40m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
CAI · 14h 45m Cairo (CAI), Egypt
03:15
2026-11-17
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 3 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-7158
18:50
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
56H :25 M
2 Stops
DXB · 23h 55m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
CAI · 14h 45m Cairo (CAI), Egypt
03:15
2026-11-17
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-7162
22:15
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
53H :00 M
2 Stops
DXB · 20h 45m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
CAI · 14h 45m Cairo (CAI), Egypt
03:15
2026-11-17
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-7202
23:00
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
52H :15 M
2 Stops
ADD · 22h 30m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
CAI · 14h 45m Cairo (CAI), Egypt
03:15
2026-11-17
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-2147
19:40
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
48H :50 M
2 Stops
CDG · 5h 45m Paris (CDG), France
AMS · 21h 45m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
20:30
2026-11-16
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-4556
07:30
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
61H :00 M
2 Stops
CPT · 21h 45m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
AMS · 16h 35m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
20:30
2026-11-16
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 8 KG
Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-4558
10:25
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
58H :05 M
2 Stops
CPT · 18h 50m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
AMS · 16h 35m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
20:30
2026-11-16
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 8 KG
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
LH-573
19:45
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
47H :55 M
2 Stops
FRA · 6h 00m Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
BRU · 21h 40m Brussels (BRU), Belgium
19:40
2026-11-16
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
SN Brussels Airlines
SN Brussels Airlines
SN-7207
19:45
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
47H :55 M
2 Stops
FRA · 6h 00m Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
BRU · 21h 40m Brussels (BRU), Belgium
19:40
2026-11-16
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Swiss
Swiss
LX-283
20:40
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
47H :00 M
2 Stops
ZRH · 11h 25m Zurich (ZRH), Switzerland
BRU · 15h 25m Brussels (BRU), Belgium
19:40
2026-11-16
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces

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Air France
Air France
AF-995
19:40
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
48H :50 M
2 Stops
CDG · 11h 15m Paris (CDG), France
AMS · 16h 20m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
20:30
2026-11-16
Kigali (KGL)Rwanda flagGregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.

Lowest fare ₹28,394 Kenya Airways 12:05
Earliest departure ₹39,651 Kenya Airways 01:35
Shortest duration ₹39,651 Kenya Airways 01:35
Night 00:00-05:59 ₹39,651 Kenya Airways at 01:35
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹53,711 Ethiopian Airlines at 08:20
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹28,394 Kenya Airways at 12:05
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹45,016 Ethiopian Airlines at 23:00

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Johannesburg (JNB)

Johannesburg International

South Africa

GMT 2

Latitude: -26.1392

Longitude: 28.246

Kigali (KGL)

Gregoire Kayibanda

Rwanda

GMT 2

Latitude: -1.96863

Longitude: 30.1395

Distance: Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Kigali (KGL), Rwanda - 2,695.26 km
Flights shown for 14 Nov 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Johannesburg and Kigali

Live forecast for both cities, 08 Nov to 11 Nov.

Departure city

Johannesburg

Sat, 14 Nov travel date
24°CRain expectedLow 17°
58% humidity 9 km/h wind 6.2 mm rain
  • Wed30° / 17°
  • Thu30° / 18°
  • Fri30° / 19°
Arrival city

Kigali

Sat, 14 Nov travel date
25°CPartly cloudyLow 16°
85% humidity 1 km/h wind 7.6 mm rain
  • Wed26° / 17°
  • Thu20° / 16°
  • Fri24° / 17°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

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How to travel Johannesburg to Kigali

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Connecting flight₹28,394Longer, includes a stop23 options

Air distance is about 2,695 km. 10 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Connecting cities on this route

Connecting Johannesburg to Kigali flights shown here most often stop in Addis Ababa, Cairo and Amsterdam.

Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

Ethiopian Airlines Flights

from ₹45,0168 flights
Fares from
₹45,016
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 in the list above

Kenya Airways Flights

from ₹28,3943 flights
Fares from
₹28,394
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 in the list above

South African Airways Flights

from ₹141,5413 flights
Fares from
₹141,541
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 in the list above

Klm Royal Dutch Flights

from ₹371,3213 flights
Fares from
₹371,321
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration6h 25m · Kenya Airways
First departure of the day01:35 · Kenya Airways
Last departure of the day23:00 · Ethiopian Airlines
Flight options found23
Airport codesJohannesburg–JNB, Kigali–KGL

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 23 flight options. The first flight leaves around 01:35 and the last around 23:00. The fastest flight takes about 6h 25m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from ₹28,394, Night from ₹39,651, Evening from ₹45,016, Morning from ₹53,711. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Johannesburg

Johannesburg needs a plan built around districts rather than a single walking centre. Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum tell different parts of South Africa’s twentieth-century story. Rosebank and Sandton provide hotels, restaurants and rail stops, while Soweto requires a dedicated outing. Travellers from India often connect through OR Tambo to other African destinations, but even a brief stay can include one museum and a neighbourhood visit. Road distances and traffic make a booked transfer useful outside the Gautrain corridor.

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Tips for travellers from India

Sandton is convenient for a Gautrain arrival and business in that district, while Rosebank provides another rail-linked hotel base. A stay elsewhere may need a car after the station, so compare the complete airport-to-hotel route. OR Tambo’s Gautrain connection does not put every Johannesburg attraction within walking distance; Soweto and the Apartheid Museum still need their own transport arrangements.

Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum explain different parts of the country’s past and should be given separate visits. Pairing either with a nearby district is more practical than adding a succession of distant stops. Soweto deserves a dedicated outing with a clear pickup and return point rather than a brief detour between the airport and a Sandton meeting. The airport’s Terminal A is associated with international departures, while Terminal B handles domestic services within the connected complex. Follow the domestic-flight signs if continuing within South Africa after completing arrival formalities. A hotel near the airport can suit an early onward flight, but it is a different choice from a base for central museums. For a short city visit, select one museum and one neighbourhood around the available road time. Rosebank or Sandton rail access can simplify arrival while still leaving the sightseeing transfers to be planned individually.

Best time to visit Johannesburg

April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for mild days.

Places to visit in Johannesburg

Constitution HillApartheid MuseumNelson Mandela SquareRosebankSowetoJohannesburg Art Gallery

How to reach Johannesburg

By Air: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 23 km east of central Johannesburg; Gautrain reaches Sandton in about 15 minutes. Taxis and booked cars serve wider districts.

By Rail: Gautrain connects the airport with Sandton, Rosebank and Park Station via interchange.

By Road: Airport taxis and hired cars use the R24 and regional motorways; intercity coaches leave from city terminals.

What to do in Johannesburg

Tour the former prison complex at Constitution Hill.
Spend time at the Apartheid Museum.
Visit Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
Arrange a guided outing to Soweto.

Johannesburg airport information

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). OR Tambo’s Terminal A handles international departures, while Terminal B serves domestic operations. The terminals form a connected complex, but an international-to-domestic connection still involves the relevant arrival and departure procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Johannesburg to Kigali flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Johannesburg to Kigali dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹28,394. This can change from week to week.

How far is Johannesburg from Kigali by air?

The direct air distance between Johannesburg (JNB) and Kigali (KGL) is about 2,695 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?

Not on the dates shown here. Every Johannesburg to Kigali option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.

Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Kigali?

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South African Airways and Klm Royal Dutch are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?

Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 6h 25m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.

What is the baggage allowance on Johannesburg to Kigali flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces, 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Kigali flight fare?

The lowest Johannesburg to Kigali fare on this page is ₹28,394. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹487,036, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

Which is the cheapest airline for Johannesburg to Kigali flight?

On this page, Kenya Airways has the lowest Johannesburg to Kigali fare, starting from ₹28,394. Ethiopian Airlines is next, from ₹45,016. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.

What time do Johannesburg to Kigali flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 01:35 and the last around 23:00, local time at Johannesburg. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Approx route distance: 2,695.26 km.

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Lowest Johannesburg to Kigali airfare on the date shown

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Lowest Airfare ₹28,394 14/11/2026 Kenya Airways 12:05

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Johannesburg to Kigali Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Johannesburg and Kigali is about 2,695 KM. In these results, journey times range from 6h 25m to 61h. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Johannesburg to Kigali flight duration is approximately 6 hours 25 minutes with a stop. No non-stop Johannesburg to Kigali flight is listed for the departure date shown on this page. Johannesburg to Kigali flight distance is around 2,695 KM.

Johannesburg to Kigali Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 23 flight options. The first departure from Johannesburg is at 01:35 and the last is at 23:00. Flights leave from Johannesburg International and land at Gregoire Kayibanda.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteJohannesburg to Kigali
Aerial Distance2,695 KM
Flight Duration6h 25m - 61h
Airport CodesJohannesburg - JNB, Kigali - KGL
Total Flights Available23 flights0 direct23 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 01:35
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 23:00
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)2 flights0 direct2 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)3 flights0 direct3 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)5 flights0 direct5 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)6 flights0 direct6 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)7 flights0 direct7 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

JNB: Johannesburg airport. Airport access in Johannesburg depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

KGL: Kigali airport. Airport access in Kigali depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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