R4 191+ 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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KGL
Aug 24 — Aug 311
1 adult

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 19 August 2025.

Return from

R6 533

One-way from

R4 191

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 344
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/10-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R7 540 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 058 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025

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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 19 August 2025.

Thu 2/108:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/1017:40KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R6 533
Thu 21/88:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 24/82:10KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R6 727
Sat 15/1112:05JNB - KGL
1 stop19h 55mKenya Airways
Fri 21/113:40KGL - JNB
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/8R6 815
Tue 26/88:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/92:10KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R6 956
Thu 4/98:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/92:10KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R6 974
Thu 21/814:30JNB - KGL
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 26/82:10KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R7 115

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 8/10

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 533

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

12:05-8:00

1 stop19h 55m

Kigali Intl

Sat 22/11

8:50-0:25

1 stop15h 35m

R6 815

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

1:25-12:50

1 stop11h 25m

Kigali Intl

Fri 26/9

9:00-15:50

1 stop6h 50m

R6 815

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

17:00-8:00

1 stop15h 00m

Kigali Intl

Tue 14/10

9:00-0:25

1 stop15h 25m

R6 815

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 956

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sat 6/9

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 974

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

1:25-12:50

1 stop11h 25m

R4 191

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

1:35-18:40

1 stop17h 05m

R4 226

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

5:25-18:40

1 stop13h 15m

R4 226

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

17:00-8:00

1 stop15h 00m

R4 226

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/8

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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 40 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 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 (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 19 August 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 19 August 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.

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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.

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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.

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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.

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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.

Food

7,2

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

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 R3 244, while return flights cost around R1 369.

  • 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 40 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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