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JNBKGLMon, 26 Oct
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Lowest fareR4,869Kenya Airways
Fastest6h 25mgate to gate
Options found30flights on this route
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Qatar Airways
QR-1378
20:20
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
25H :10 M
2 Stops
DOH
· 3h 05m Doha (DOH), Qatar
NBO
· 7h 05m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
21:30
2026-10-27
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R16,169
Flight DetailsJNB to KGL - 25H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R16,169
Flight DetailsJNB to KGL - 25H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R16,212
Flight DetailsJNB to KGL - 25H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Qatar Airways
QR-1378
20:20
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
33H :40 M
2 Stops
DOH
· 3h 05m Doha (DOH), Qatar
NBO
· 15h 45m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
06:00
2026-10-28
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R16,169
Flight DetailsJNB to KGL - 33H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R16,212
Flight DetailsJNB to KGL - 33H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Qatar Airways
QR-1378
20:20
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
41H :10 M
2 Stops
DOH
· 3h 05m Doha (DOH), Qatar
NBO
· 23h 15m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
13:30
2026-10-28
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R16,169
Flight DetailsJNB to KGL - 41H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R16,212
Flight DetailsJNB to KGL - 41H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Qatar Airways
QR-1364
13:45
2026-10-26
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
31H :40 M
2 Stops
DOH
· 10h 05m Doha (DOH), Qatar
EBB
· 7h 00m Entebbe (EBB), Uganda
21:25
2026-10-27
Kigali (KGL)Gregoire Kayibanda
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
2 Pieces 7 KG
R16,417
Flight DetailsJNB to KGL - 31H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 7 KG
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Mon, 26 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareR4,869Kenya Airways01:35
Earliest departureR4,869Kenya Airways01:35
Shortest durationR4,869Kenya Airways01:35
Night
00:00-05:59
R4,869Kenya Airways at 01:35Morning
06:00-11:59
R9,367Ethiopian Airlines S C at 08:20Afternoon
12:00-17:59
R4,869Kenya Airways at 12:05Evening
18:00-23:59
R7,850Ethiopian Airlines S C 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 26 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Connecting flight₹28,384Longer, includes a stop30 options
Air distance is about 2,695 km. 4 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kigali
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QA
Qatar Airways Flights
from R9,52216 flights
Fares from
R9,522
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
16 in the list above
ET
Ethiopian Airlines S C Flights
from R7,8508 flights
Fares from
R7,850
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 in the list above
KE
Kenya Airways Flights
from R4,8695 flights
Fares from
R4,869
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
5 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
6h 25m · Kenya Airways
First departure of the day
01:35 · Kenya Airways
Last departure of the day
23:00 · Ethiopian Airlines S C
Flight options found
30
Airport codes
Johannesburg–JNB, Kigali–KGL
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 30 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: Night from R4,869, Afternoon from R4,869, Evening from R7,850, Morning from R9,367. 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 Monday at R4,869. 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.
Are there non-stop flights from JNB to KGL?
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?
Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines S C and Kenya Airways 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 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) and 2 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 R4,869. Fares on the same dates run up to R21,036, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
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, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
R4,869
26/10/2026
Kenya Airways
01:35
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
R4,771
07/11/2026
Kenya Airways
01:35
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
R4,625
06/01/2027
Kenya Airways
01:35
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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 45h 20m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Johannesburg to Kigali Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 30 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 Details
Information
Route
Johannesburg to Kigali
Aerial Distance
2,695 KM
Flight Duration
6h 25m - 45h 20m
Airport Codes
Johannesburg - JNB, Kigali - KGL
Total Flights Available
30 flights0 direct30 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 01:35
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 23:00
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
3 flights0 direct3 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
4 flights0 direct4 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
12 flights0 direct12 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
2 flights0 direct2 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
9 flights0 direct9 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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Gregoire Kayibanda
