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R3 917+ 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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KGL
Mar 27 — Apr 31
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 25 February 2026.

Tue 10/38:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/310:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R5 132
Wed 1/48:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/410:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R5 148
Fri 27/38:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 31/310:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R5 196
Thu 9/48:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/410:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R5 484
Mon 23/28:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/22:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R6 011
Mon 16/312:05
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 23/38:50
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/2R6 043

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 25 February 2026.

Return from

R5 132

One-way from

R3 917

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R5 292
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 20/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R909 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R146 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in February 2026
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 31/3

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 132

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 31/3

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 196

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 16/4

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 484

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/3

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R6 011

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:25-16:45

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Thu 12/3

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R8 921

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

5:30-16:45

2 stops35h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 15/4

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

R10 424

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

10:15-1:05

2 stops14h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 7/4

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R10 680

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

12:30-1:05

3 stops36h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 16/3

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R11 575

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sat 18/4

10:55-15:20

3 stops28h 25m

R11 751

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

12:30-1:05

3 stops36h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 14/3

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R12 311

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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 Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 000
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 883
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R5 480
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 350

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rwanda?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda are Ethiopian Air, RwandAir 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 25 February 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 25 February 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
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

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
7,7
Good
40 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

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
3 742 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

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
962 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

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
293 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

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 R3 189, while return flights cost around R1 513.

  • How much is a return flight to Rwanda?

    A return flight to Rwanda will typically cost around R1 596, however they can be found for as little as R1 513.

  • 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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