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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda from R3 696

JNB — KGL
Sep 23 — Sep 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda

Mon 7/912:10 -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 14/920:00 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 19/8R6 641
Fri 6/1117:00 -
1 stop7h 35m
Fri 13/118:50 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 21/8R6 673
Mon 14/121:35 -
1 stop6h 25m
Thu 24/128:50 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 21/8R6 689
Wed 2/912:10 -
1 stop19h 40m
Tue 8/93:40 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 22/8R6 705
Thu 22/1012:10 -
1 stop12h 25m
Wed 28/103:40 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 23/8R6 721
Tue 22/917:00 -
1 stop7h 35m
Fri 25/915:25 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 20/8R6 929
Wed 7/1017:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Wed 14/109:00 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 23/8R6 945
Sat 3/1012:10 -
1 stop6h 50m
Sat 10/1015:00 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 22/8R6 977
Tue 10/1117:00 -
1 stop7h 35m
Wed 18/113:40 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 21/8R6 993
Mon 5/1012:10 -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 12/1020:00 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 21/8R7 057
Sat 3/1017:45 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Sat 10/109:55 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 22/8R7 313
Mon 7/916:20 -
1 stop5h 20m
Sat 12/99:55 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 20/8R7 345

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rwanda

Round-trip from

R6 641

One-way from

R3 696

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R6 833
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R2 547 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R909 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

16:20-21:40

1 stop5h 20m

Kigali Intl

Mon 14/9

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R7 505

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

12:05-8:00

1 stop19h 55m

Kigali Intl

Sat 28/11

14:50-15:50

1 stop25h 00m

R7 761

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 28/11

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 465

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/12

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 481

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/10

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 481
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 22/11

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 977

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sat 21/11

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 977

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 21/11

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 977

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 19/11

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 977
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

23:00-9:40

1 stop10h 40m

R3 696

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rwanda from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda

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 345). Flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda in January is currently the most expensive (average of R6 929). 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 (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Rwanda have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 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?

Wednesday 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 27% 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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

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
1 031 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

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
6,7
Okay
326 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

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

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda can take about 5h 20m. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R7 505. 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 R2 854. Kenya Airways flights start at R3 191 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R3 608 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 564. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) can be booked for R7 313 on average, our data indicates R15 780 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 345). Flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda in January is currently the most expensive (average of R6 929). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 898AverageR5 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 001AverageR6 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 704AverageR6 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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