Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali (KGL) flights
An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali (KGL) starts at 11,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on RwandAir, plus taxes and fees from $34.80. One airline flies nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali (KGL): RwandAir. The two airports are 1,675 miles (2,696 km) apart. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lusaka, Harare and Entebbe and more.
How many miles JNB to KGL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn RwandAir | 11,000 | $34.80–255 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JNB to KGL
- RwandAirNot in an alliance
JNB to KGL with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lusaka (LUN)RwandAir the whole way
4Z+3 - Via Harare (HRE)RwandAir the whole wayFN4Z+3
- Via Entebbe (EBB)Uganda Airlines the whole wayURUR
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)South African Airways, Air Tanzania and 1 more, then RwandAirTC4Z
- Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Safair, Air Tanzania and 1 more, then RwandAirFATC4Z
- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
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JNB to KGL: common questions
How many miles does JNB to KGL cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on RwandAir, plus taxes and fees from $34.80. These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to KGL?
RwandAir flies nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali (KGL).
How far is Johannesburg from Kigali by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Kigali (KGL) are 1,675 miles (2,696 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Kigali?
The most direct connections are through Lusaka (LUN), Harare (HRE), Entebbe (EBB), Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Zanzibar (ZNZ). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example RwandAir through Lusaka.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.