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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda from R3 749

JNB — KGL
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda

Mon 14/121:35 -
1 stop6h 25m
Thu 24/128:50 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 15/9R6 443
Tue 13/101:15 -
1 stop6h 45m
Mon 26/108:50 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 10/9R6 475
Tue 29/91:15 -
1 stop6h 45m
Thu 1/103:40 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 13/9R6 491
Sun 25/101:35 -
1 stop6h 25m
Sun 1/113:40 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 11/9R6 540
Fri 16/101:15 -
1 stop6h 45m
Thu 22/109:00 -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 15/9R6 589
Mon 21/91:15 -
1 stop6h 45m
Fri 25/99:00 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 11/9R6 605
Thu 29/1017:00 -
1 stop25h 40m
Wed 4/113:40 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 13/9R6 621
Wed 28/1012:05 -
1 stop19h 55m
Wed 4/118:50 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 13/9R6 719
Sun 15/111:35 -
1 stop12h 15m
Mon 21/128:50 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 11/9R7 352
Fri 18/917:00 -
1 stop21h 00m
Thu 24/93:40 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 13/9R7 481
Tue 27/1017:45 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Tue 3/1122:30 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 12/9R7 530

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rwanda

Round-trip from

R6 443

One-way from

R3 749

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R6 897
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R496 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R819 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

22:50-9:40

1 stop10h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 765

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 862

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

12:10-0:35

1 stop12h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 252
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 885

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 998

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 015

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 015

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 096

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/2

14:30-4:00

2 stops13h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 270

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

14:30-12:05

2 stops21h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 335

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 437). Flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 059). 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 Sunday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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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Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

Overall

7,9

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
7,9
Good
43 reviews
RwandAir
7,9
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

Overall

7,9

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
1 040 reviews
RwandAir
7,9
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

Overall

7,9

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
327 reviews
RwandAir
7,9
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

Overall

7,9

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 3h 50m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 520. 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 988. Kenya Airways flights start at R3 236 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R3 659 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 318. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) can be booked for R7 595 on average, our data indicates R12 580 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 437). Flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 059). 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
RwandAirCheapestR4 946AverageR6 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 967AverageR5 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 785AverageR6 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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