What is the cheapest month to fly to Rwanda?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Rwanda . Flying to Rwanda in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, Kenya Airways 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 R3 076, while return flights cost around R1 447.

How much is a return flight to Rwanda?

A return flight to Rwanda will typically cost around R90, however they can be found for as little as R78.

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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Return from	R7 315
One-way from	R5 286
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R7 910

Ethiopian Air
8/5-21/5
3 total stops
19h 55m total
Johannesburg to Kigali

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RwandAir
4/5
Nonstop
3h 50m total
Johannesburg to Rwanda

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Wed 21/51:35KGL - JNB

2 stops11h 30mEthiopian Air

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2 stops36h 10mEgyptair

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JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 21/5

1:35-13:05

2 stops11h 30m

R7 315

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 31/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R9 343

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 23/6

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R10 032

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 17/6

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R11 391

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

1:15-8:00

1 stop6h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sun 1/6

20:00-15:50

1 stop19h 50m

R12 396

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

21:45-9:55

2 stops36h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 16/6

3:20-7:10

2 stops27h 50m

R20 697

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 286

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 844

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

1:15-0:35

1 stop23h 20m

R8 115

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

20:40-6:00

2 stops9h 20m

R8 469

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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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Rwanda?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Rwanda should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Rwanda

The most flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

RwandAir

From R384

Ethiopian Air

From R305

Kenya Airways

From R155

Qatar Airways

From R589

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rwanda?

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

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

To help decide which airline to fly to Rwanda, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and RwandAir. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 561 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 561 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 561 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

769 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 561 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

RwandAir

7,1

Good

27 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 561 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Kenya Airways

6,8

Okay

262 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 561 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Egyptair

6,5

Okay

349 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 561 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

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, Kenya Airways 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 R3 076, while return flights cost around R1 447.
How much is a return flight to Rwanda?
A return flight to Rwanda will typically cost around R90, however they can be found for as little as R78.
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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Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Rwanda in the last few years. This data was updated on 28 April 2025.

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 28 April 2025.

To help decide which airline to fly to Rwanda, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and RwandAir. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Rwanda

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

What is the best airline to fly to Rwanda?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rwanda?

How much is a return flight to Rwanda?

Where does the fastest flight to Rwanda depart from?

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