Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Johannesburg takes around 3.8 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and London, Nairobi, Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Kabul, Addis Ababa, Lagos, Kuala Lumpur, Entebbe, Monrovia, Casablanca, Boston, Warsaw, Baku, Mombasa, Phoenix, Sydney, Dubai, Larnaca, Buenos Aires.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein.

Question 6

What airports are near Kigali?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

What flights operate between Kigali and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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 10

How many airports are there near Kigali?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) 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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 13

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 14

What time do flights between Kigali and Johannesburg arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£231
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£408
Cheapest round-trip	£369
Nonstop flights in July	£231 – £1,234
Most popular airline	Kenya Airways

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Gautrain to Sandton	15 min	R 185; single fare to Sandton	every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)	fastest to Sandton
Gautrain to Park Station (CBD)	25-30 min	R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro	every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)	Johannesburg CBD access
Metered taxi	30-60 min	R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Bolt	30-60 min	R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door option
Airport shuttle bus	45-90 min	R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	budget travelers with time
Private transfer	30-60 min	R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers, groups
Rental car	30-60 min	R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel	24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 13.07	Tue 14.07	Wed 15.07	Thu 16.07	Fri 17.07	Sat 18.07	Sun 19.07
Rwandair	1	2	2	1	2	1	2
Qatar Airways	1	2	2	1	2	1	2
Weekly flights: 22 total	Daily flights: 3.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 20.07	Tue 21.07	Wed 22.07	Thu 23.07	Fri 24.07	Sat 25.07	Sun 26.07
Rwandair	1	2	2	1	2	1	2
Qatar Airways	1	2	2	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 17 total	Daily flights: 2.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 27.07	Tue 28.07	Wed 29.07	Thu 30.07	Fri 31.07	Sat 01.08	Sun 02.08
Rwandair	1	2	2	1	2	2	2
Qatar Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
Rwandair	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Qatar Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
Rwandair	RWD	WB	Yes
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Airlink	LNK	4Z	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	16°C
February	27°C	16°C
March	26°C	15°C
April	23°C	12°C
May	21°C	10°C
June	18°C	7°C
July	18°C	6°C
August	21°C	9°C
September	26°C	12°C
October	27°C	14°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	27°C	16°C

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