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R3 681+ Cheap flights to Rwanda

— KGL
Oct 7 — Oct 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Rwanda in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Rwanda

Sat 17/1012:10 -
1 stop19h 50m
Sat 24/1020:00 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 2/9R6 358
Tue 13/1017:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Tue 20/109:00 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 2/9R6 374
Mon 14/121:35 -
1 stop6h 25m
Thu 24/128:50 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 3/9R6 390
Wed 16/917:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 22/93:40 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 6/9R6 422
Sun 4/101:15 -
1 stop6h 45m
Sun 11/109:00 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 7/9R6 486
Thu 22/1012:10 -
1 stop26h 15m
Thu 29/108:50 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 7/9R6 518

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Return from

R6 358

One-way from

R3 681

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R6 454
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 17/10-24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R72 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

22:50-9:40

1 stop10h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 681
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 781

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/12

8:50-15:50

1 stop7h 00m

R6 390

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Fri 27/11

1:50-13:30

1 stop11h 40m

R8 318

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/12

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 414

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 28/11

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 430

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 28/10

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 510

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 24/10

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 573

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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 45 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 Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rwanda?

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

RwandAir
RwandAir
From R4 901
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 877
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 680

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rwanda?

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Rwanda?

The best time to book flights to Rwanda is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

The most popular places in Rwanda to fly to are Kigali and Cyangugu.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rwanda

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways 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
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Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

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
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Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

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
1 040 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

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
6,7
Okay
326 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

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, Ethiopian Air 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 R4 366, while return flights cost around R1 508.

  • How much is a return flight to Rwanda?

    A return flight to Rwanda will typically cost around R1 591, however they can be found for as little as R1 508.

  • 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 45 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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