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Flight deals from Cape Town to Kigali

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs171,879. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kigali.Rs103,623 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs103,623, select.
Kigali.Rs107,858 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs107,858, select.
Kigali.Rs108,054 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,054, select.
Kigali.Rs108,054 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,054, select.
Kigali.Rs108,173 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,173, select.
Kigali.Rs108,375 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,375, select.
Kigali.Rs108,375 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,375, select.
Kigali.Rs109,120 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs109,120, select.
Kigali.Rs109,120 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs109,120, select.
Kigali.Rs109,145 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs109,145, select.
Kigali.Rs110,100 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs110,100, select.
Kigali.Rs160,005 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,005, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Kigali

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Kigali flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from Rs103,623
Jul
from Rs107,858
Aug
from Rs109,120
Sep
from Rs110,100
Oct
from Rs108,375
Nov
from Rs108,054
Dec
from Rs108,054
Jan
from Rs108,173
Feb
from Rs109,145
Mar
from Rs108,375
Apr
from Rs109,120
May
from Rs160,005

Cape Town to Kigali: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Kigali below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kigali.

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Cape Town to Kigali: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRs103,623
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Kigali is Rs171,879. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Kigali. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs171,879.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Kigali.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Kigali is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Kigali Airport on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Kigali Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kigali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Airlink offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know

  • Cape Town and Kigali share the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • Your CPT to KGL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Kigali Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and KGL:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • At the moment, Rs103,623 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Kigali Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs171,879. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from CPT to KGL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Kigali Airport.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CPT to KGL.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Kigali Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • 81% of flights leaving Cape Town Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from CPT.

  • Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Kigali Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CPT:

Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cape Town Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:

  • Pick up a Kigali Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Green Motion can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kigali and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Kigali Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali

  • Kigali Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Kigali. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Kigali Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Kigali based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Kigali is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Cape Town Airport to Kigali Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • December has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CPT to KGL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • See the best of Kigali, then continue your journey through other captivating corners of Rwanda. Head south-west to Butare, around 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial make excellent starting points for your visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Cape Town to Kigali

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