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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda from R3 963

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Rwanda. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Sat 2/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 12/59:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/4R6 109
Mon 27/412:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/520:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/4R6 142
Fri 5/612:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 16/620:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R6 158
Tue 19/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 25/520:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/4R6 174
Thu 16/412:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 6/53:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/4R6 404
Mon 11/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 18/59:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R6 436
Mon 29/612:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 9/79:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/4R6 453
Wed 3/612:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/69:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R6 469
Sat 18/48:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/42:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/4R6 486
Sat 18/48:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/410:55
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop9h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/4R6 518
Thu 28/58:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/62:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/4R6 535

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rwanda

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Rwanda flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 109

One-way from

R3 963

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R6 600
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 2/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 29/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 416 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/6

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 535

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

12:10-8:00

1 stop19h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 21/5

9:00-10:55

1 stop25h 55m

R6 584

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

22:50-9:50

1 stop11h 00m

Kigali Intl

Sun 17/5

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R6 928
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 3/5

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 746

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/5

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 762

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 19/5

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 762

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 19/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 762

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/6

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

R8 975

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

17:00-0:35

1 stop7h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/5

3:20-7:10

2 stops27h 50m

R11 972

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/5

10:55-0:05

2 stops37h 10m

R15 362

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda (average of R3 013). Flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 241). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Rwanda. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 April 2026.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Rwanda. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 April 2026.

The most flights from ZA1 to RW0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda delayed?

About 31% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Rwanda have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 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 Saturday 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 31% of flights being delayed.

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 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air 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

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

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

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

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
3 730 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

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
1 003 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

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
302 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Rwanda. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 746. 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 Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 149. RwandAir flights start at R2 951 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R5 156 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R2 922. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kigali Intl) can be booked for R6 584 on average, our data indicates R12 114 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda (average of R3 013). Flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 241). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR5 123AverageR6 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 155AverageR6 451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 658AverageR6 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR5 681AverageR9 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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