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

• Earliest: departs at 9:55 am and lands at 1:51 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 2:26 am.

The flight takes about 3h 56m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 3h 56m, covering 1,674 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $348 to $438, with an average of $391 over the past 12 months. Anything below $348 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $343 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $414 for nonstop.

RwandAir is the only airline operating Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by RwandAir and Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

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

One-way fares from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $284, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 21% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $354 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $421, a difference of $67.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 08m, compared with 10h 25m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Gallagher Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

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