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Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali flights:

• RwandAir: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only RwandAir operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kigali.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• RwandAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Euroairlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $361 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $417 for nonstop.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 48% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $417, a difference of $25. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali takes 3h 48m, covering 1,674 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali:

• Earliest: departs at 3:10 am and lands at 6:58 am
• Latest: departs at 5:45 pm and lands at 9:33 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% below the route average of $407. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

RwandAir is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali flights. 73% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 05m, compared with 9h 12m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kigali range from $339 to $449, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.