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R4 168+ 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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KGL
Oct 13 — Oct 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Rwanda in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rwanda in 2025, 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 13 September 2025.

Return from

R5 801

One-way from

R4 168

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 295
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R7 265 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 871 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 September 2025.

Fri 24/108:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 29/1010:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/9R5 801
Sun 9/118:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/1110:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9R5 853
Tue 7/108:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/1017:40KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/9R6 670
Thu 23/101:25JNB - KGL
1 stop6h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 29/108:50KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/9R6 774
Tue 23/917:00JNB - KGL
1 stop7h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 29/93:40KGL - JNB
1 stop12h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/9R6 791
Mon 27/101:35JNB - KGL
1 stop17h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 3/113:40KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/9R6 809

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 28/10

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 461

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sun 2/11

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 670

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 14/10

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

R6 670

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

1:25-8:00

1 stop6h 35m

Kigali Intl

Tue 28/10

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

R6 774

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 4/11

8:50-0:25

1 stop15h 35m

R6 809

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sun 16/11

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

R6 861

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/3

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 861

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

1:35-0:35

1 stop23h 00m

Kigali Intl

Sat 15/11

3:40-15:50

1 stop12h 10m

R7 156

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

R7 208

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

12:05-8:00

1 stop19h 55m

R4 168

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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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Rwanda?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Rwanda. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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 Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Rwanda

The most flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda are scheduled on a Friday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 R319
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R306
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R156
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R588

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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Rwanda in the last few years. This data was updated on 13 September 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 13 September 2025.
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
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 624 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
861 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
280 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

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 R2 691, while return flights cost around R1 350.

  • 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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