How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda?

A quick flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda can take about 6h 35m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R6 496. Airlines will cover a distance of 2694 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Rwanda one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with RwandAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 076. Kenya Airways flights start at R3 238 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R3 661 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 321. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) can be booked for R7 584 on average, our data indicates R12 296 when flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Rwanda?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda, check out the most popular airlines for this route: RwandAir, Kenya Airways or Ethiopian Air.

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Rwanda flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda.

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Round-trip from	R6 480
One-way from	R3 719
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R6 951

Kenya Airways
14/10-25/10
2 total stops
35h 40m total
Johannesburg to Rwanda

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5/2-31/12
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10h 35m total
Johannesburg to Rwanda

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda (average of R5 424). Flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 064). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to RW?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Rwanda

The most flights from ZA1 to RW0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Rwanda have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Rwanda flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Rwanda flights?

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda?

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rwanda

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Johannesburg to Rwanda have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

RwandAir

7,9

Good

43 reviews

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1 / 2

10,0

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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

7,9

Good

43 reviews

RwandAir

7,9

Good

43 reviews

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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

1 041 reviews

RwandAir

7,9

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10,0

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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

327 reviews

RwandAir

7,9

Good

43 reviews

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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

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda?
A quick flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda can take about 6h 35m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R6 496. Airlines will cover a distance of 2694 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Rwanda one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with RwandAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 076. Kenya Airways flights start at R3 238 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R3 661 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 321. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) can be booked for R7 584 on average, our data indicates R12 296 when flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Rwanda flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Rwanda by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda (average of R5 424). Flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 064). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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RwandAir	CheapestR4 914	AverageR6 798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR4 970	AverageR5 816	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR5 789	AverageR6 442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Rwanda

The most flights from ZA1 to RW0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Rwanda have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Rwanda flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Rwanda flights?

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda?

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rwanda

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Johannesburg to Rwanda have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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