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R4 119+ Cheap flights to Rwanda

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KGL
May 11 — May 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Rwanda in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Rwanda
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rwanda. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 April 2026.

Sat 2/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 7/59:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/4R6 154
Tue 14/412:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Sat 18/49:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/4R6 171
Sun 24/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 31/520:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/4R6 302
Mon 11/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 18/520:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/4R6 318
Wed 3/612:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/620:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/4R6 433
Tue 12/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Sat 16/59:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/4R6 466

Find flight deals to Rwanda

Find the latest flights to Rwanda in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 11 April 2026.

Return from

R6 154

One-way from

R4 119

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R6 614
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 2/5-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R817 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R147 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

12:10-19:00

1 stop6h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 1/6

20:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

R6 171

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

12:10-20:35

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sat 25/4

20:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

R6 565
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 31/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 731

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 28/5

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 764

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 3/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 764

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

22:50-9:50

1 stop11h 00m

Kigali Intl

Thu 28/5

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

R11 012

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

13:25-21:25

2 stops8h 00m

Kigali Intl

Sun 31/5

1:00-11:35

3 stops10h 35m

R15 427

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 22/6

2:10-0:05

3 stops21h 55m

R15 492

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Fri 26/6

17:40-18:30

2 stops24h 50m

R16 493

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 25/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R18 709

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rwanda

How long is the flight to Rwanda?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda takes 3 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Rwanda from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Rwanda

The most flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda are scheduled on a Friday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rwanda?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda are RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

RwandAir
RwandAir
From R5 134
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 157
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 670
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R5 692

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rwanda?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda are RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Rwanda?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Rwanda in the last few years. This data was updated on 11 April 2026.
The most popular places in Rwanda to fly to are Kigali and Cyangugu.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rwanda

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rwanda. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rwanda. Reviews last updated 11 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air to Rwanda have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 001 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
301 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

FAQs about flying to Rwanda

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rwanda if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rwanda on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rwanda?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, RwandAir is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rwanda.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rwanda?

    Kigali Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rwanda. One-way flights to Kigali Intl typically cost R2 904, while return flights cost around R1 553.

  • How much is a return flight to Rwanda?

    A return flight to Rwanda will typically cost around R1 638, however they can be found for as little as R1 553.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rwanda depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rwanda, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Kigali Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kigali Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kigali Intl?

    Yes. Kigali Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host in Rwanda is the closest property to Kigali Intl (0,0 km away from Kigali Intl).

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