Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kigali to Johannesburg?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Johannesburg takes around 3.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kigali and Johannesburg?

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The flight distance between Kigali and Johannesburg is 2698 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Johannesburg?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kigali and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Rwandair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and Zanzibar, Nairobi, London, Montreal, Brisbane, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Sydney, Entebbe, Adelaide, Auckland, New Delhi, Manila, Vijayawada, Perth, Mahé, Gdańsk, Melbourne, Northern Cyprus, Riyadh.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, London, George, Harare, East London, Manchester, Bulawayo, Bloemfontein, Lusaka, Accra, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Entebbe, Dar es Salaam, Gaborone, Tokyo.

Question 6

What airports are near Kigali?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip.

Question 7

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kigali and Johannesburg?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kigali and Johannesburg thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kigali and Johannesburg can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 8

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Kigali and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Johannesburg with Kenya Airways, Fly Safair, Rwandair, Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink.

Question 10

When's the best time to travel between Kigali and Johannesburg?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Kigali and Johannesburg?

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Traveling between Kigali and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Kigali?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kigali. The main one is Kigali International and other nearby airports include Kigali International, Goma International, Kihihi Airstrip

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Johannesburg depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Johannesburg arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Kigali and Johannesburg depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kigali, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kigali and Johannesburg arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£121
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£220
Cheapest round-trip	£219
Average round-trip	£231
Nonstop flights in June	£220 – £281

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes	0 0
Rwandair	RWD	WB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	Opens 36 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Airlink	LNK	4Z	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	16°C
February	26°C	16°C
March	26°C	15°C
April	23°C	12°C
May	21°C	9°C
June	18°C	6°C
July	18°C	6°C
August	21°C	8°C
September	26°C	12°C
October	27°C	14°C
November	27°C	15°C
December	26°C	16°C

Cheap flights from Kigali, Rwanda to Johannesburg, South Africa

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