Cheap flights from South Africa to Rwanda from R3 773

JNB — KGL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Rwanda

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Rwanda

Thu 29/1017:00 -
1 stop7h 35m
Tue 3/113:40 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 25/10R6 699
Wed 11/1117:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Fri 13/113:40 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 28/10R6 732
Thu 26/1112:05 -
1 stop19h 55m
Mon 30/113:40 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 25/10R6 748
Tue 15/1217:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Thu 24/128:50 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 25/10R7 197
Tue 10/1117:00 -
1 stop7h 35m
Thu 19/113:40 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 29/10R7 347
Fri 6/1117:00 -
1 stop7h 35m
Mon 9/1119:40 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 28/10R7 363
Tue 10/1117:45 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Fri 20/1122:30 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 29/10R7 480
Thu 29/1017:45 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Wed 4/119:55 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 26/10R7 496
Tue 10/1117:45 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Thu 12/119:55 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 27/10R7 530
Tue 17/1120:25 -
2 stops11h 35m
Sat 21/118:50 -
2 stops25h 35m
Deal found 30/10R11 403
Fri 30/1014:30 -
2 stops17h 30m
Mon 2/118:50 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 28/10R11 785
Tue 17/117:20 -
1 stop11h 20m
Sat 21/118:50 -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 30/10R11 818

Find flight deals from South Africa to Rwanda

Round-trip from

R6 699

One-way from

R3 773

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R7 430

Good round-trip deal

R8 126 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 654 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • South Africa to Rwanda
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 5/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • South Africa to Rwanda
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R8 348 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 508 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Rwanda.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Rwanda.

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JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

12:05-8:00

1 stop19h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 773

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 754

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

12:35-13:30

1 stop24h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 532

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:25-8:00

2 stops11h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 798

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

9:20-0:35

2 stops15h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 798

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

11:05-0:35

2 stops13h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 832

Cape TownKigali

CPT Cape Town Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/12

21:05-8:00

2 stops34h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 131

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Mon 21/12

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R7 347

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

17:00-4:00

2 stops11h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 045

JohannesburgKigali

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KGL Kigali Intl

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

17:45-21:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Kigali Intl

Fri 20/11

9:55-13:55

Nonstop4h 00m

R8 710

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Rwanda

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rwanda from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Rwanda

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rwanda (average of R6 100). Flying from South Africa to Rwanda in September is currently the most expensive (average of R8 128). 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 ZA to RW?

When flying from South Africa to Rwanda, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Rwanda

The most flights from ZA0 to RW0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Rwanda delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between South Africa and Rwanda have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.

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

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Rwanda is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rwanda

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from South Africa to Rwanda by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,8

Food

7,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

6,9

Boarding

8,0

Crew

8,1

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

Comfort

7,8

Food

7,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

6,9

Boarding

8,0

Crew

8,1

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

Comfort

7,8

Food

7,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

6,9

Boarding

8,0

Crew

8,1

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

Comfort

7,8

Food

7,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

6,9

Boarding

8,0

Crew

8,1

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 South Africa to Rwanda?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Rwanda in 3h 45m. Fly via RwandAir or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. South Africa and Rwanda are separated by 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 South Africa to Rwanda one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 315. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Rwanda for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Rwanda that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Rwanda?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Rwanda?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Rwanda?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rwanda (average of R6 100). Flying from South Africa to Rwanda in September is currently the most expensive (average of R8 128). 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 South Africa to Rwanda

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR4 963AverageR7 211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 087AverageR9 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 944AverageR9 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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