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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $344 round-trip via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared to $400 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 95% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 5% 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 15% on the Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $360 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $421, a difference of $61. 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 Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

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%.

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

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

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.

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 Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

Night 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 8h 38m, compared with 9h 04m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Kigali to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $342 to $435, with an average of $392 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.