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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kigali Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,531. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.$1,383 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with RwandAir and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,383, select.

Cape Town.$1,454 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with RwandAir and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,454, select.

Cape Town.$1,460 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with RwandAir and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,460, select.

Cape Town.$1,462 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with RwandAir and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,462, select.

Cape Town.$1,462 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with RwandAir and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,462, select.

Cape Town.$1,462 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with RwandAir and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,462, select.

Cape Town.$1,465 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with RwandAir and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,465, select.

Cape Town.$1,531 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with RwandAir and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,531, select.

Cape Town.$1,545 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,545, select.

Cape Town.$1,597 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,597, select.

Cape Town.$1,655 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,655, select.

Cape Town.$1,669 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,669, select.

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

How much are return flights from Kigali to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Kigali to Cape Town is $1,383. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Kigali to Cape Town?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Kigali to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,383.

How many flights are there a week from Kigali to Cape Town?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Kigali to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kigali to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Cape Town is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kigali Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kigali Airport to Cape Town Airport on Sunday, 28 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Kigali Airport to Cape Town Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Kigali Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

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When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Kigali Airport to Cape Town with?

Currently, RwandAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

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

Kigali and Cape Town share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Leave plenty of time to make your KGL to CPT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kigali Airport to Cape Town Airport. These are the top stopovers between KGL and CPT:
- Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
- Addis Ababa Airport
- Harare Airport

Handy information about Kigali Airport (KGL)

68% of flights leaving from Kigali Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Kigali Airport from central Kigali, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near KGL? If you're catching an early flight from Kigali Airport to Cape Town Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Book a hotel close to CPT if you're taking a late Kigali Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and chase adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week before your departure date.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

November is the most popular month for flights from Kigali Airport to Cape Town Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cape Town in March.
Book your flight from Kigali Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KGL to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 18ºC then.

Explore more of South Africa

You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Travel around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its top sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.