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Johannesburg Kigali
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Wed., 16 Oct. JNB - KGL
Thu., 17 Oct. KGL - JNB
$33
$727 $694
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Johannesburg Kigali
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Tue., 05 Nov. JNB - KGL
$536 $518
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
71% Trains in Kigali are 71% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg $2.87
Kigali $0.82
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
68% A meal in Kigali is 68% cheaper than a meal in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg $16.88
Kigali $5.46
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 911.14 RWF
1 RWF = 0.01 AUD
Last checked on 04 October 2024
Distance: 2706 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 kms
Grand Central (GCJ) How far from city centre: 7 kms
Rand (QRA) How far from city centre: 13 kms
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA) How far from city centre: 48 kms
Kigali airports
Kigali International Airport (KGL) How far from city centre: 9 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Kigali

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Kigali?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Kigali is of around 04:49 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,112 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kigali at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali is $518. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kigali expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kigali costs an average of 5.46 AUD, 181% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of 1.94 AUD, while train tickets costs 71% less in Kigali: 0.82 AUD against 2.87 AUD in Johannesburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.46 AUD in Kigali, 68% less than the 16.88 AUD in Johannesburg. The price of the coffee is around 7% more expensive in Kigali, with an average of 3.16 AUD , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 2.96 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Rwanda may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Kigali compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Kigali's temperatures can go up to 30.33 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 9.32 ºC in Kigali, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while Kigali have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and Kigali?
The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and Kigali is: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • RwandAir.
  • South African Airways.

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