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Cheap flights from South Africa to Rwanda from R3 896

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
Aug 27 — Sep 31
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Rwanda

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Rwanda flight deals. Data was last updated 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 897

One-way from

R3 896

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 384

Good round-trip deal

R7 191 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 735 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • South Africa to Rwanda
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 35m total
  • South Africa to Rwanda
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R7 616 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 088 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Rwanda
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Rwanda. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 August 2025.

Sat 25/108:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/1110:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/8R5 897
Thu 21/814:30JNB - KGL
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 25/810:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/8R6 747
Thu 11/91:25JNB - KGL
1 stop6h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 19/99:00KGL - JNB
1 stop15h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/8R6 835
Wed 15/101:25JNB - KGL
1 stop6h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 23/109:00KGL - JNB
1 stop15h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/8R6 853
Sun 9/118:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/1117:40KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/8R6 995
Tue 4/1122:50JNB - KGL
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/1117:40KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/8R7 101
Sat 4/1017:00JNB - KGL
1 stop15h 00mKenya Airways
Fri 10/103:40KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/8R7 207
Sat 8/111:35JNB - KGL
1 stop17h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 16/118:50KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/8R7 225
Thu 21/816:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Mon 25/811:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 21/8R7 579
Fri 3/103:10JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sat 11/1022:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 20/8R7 614
Thu 18/97:20CPT - KGL
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/93:40KGL - CPT
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8R9 704
Thu 18/913:50CPT - KGL
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/92:10KGL - CPT
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/8R10 518

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Rwanda that are best for you.

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JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sat 1/11

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 897

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 18/9

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 747

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

12:10-8:00

1 stop19h 50m

Kigali Intl

Fri 19/9

9:00-0:25

1 stop15h 25m

R6 835

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

1:25-8:00

1 stop6h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 13/10

14:50-0:25

1 stop9h 35m

R6 853

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

12:10-19:00

1 stop6h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 23/10

9:00-15:50

1 stop6h 50m

R6 853

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

1:25-8:00

1 stop6h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 1/11

8:50-15:50

1 stop7h 00m

R6 853

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

7:20-8:00

2 stops24h 40m

Kigali Intl

Wed 24/9

8:55-22:30

2 stops13h 35m

R9 704

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

8:50-1:05

2 stops16h 15m

Kigali Intl

Fri 13/2

2:10-8:15

2 stops30h 05m

R9 916

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 23/9

2:10-13:45

1 stop11h 35m

R10 518

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Kigali Intl

Fri 13/2

2:10-14:35

1 stop12h 25m

R10 642

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Rwanda

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rwanda (average of R373). Flying from South Africa to Rwanda in December is currently the most expensive (average of R418). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 22 August 2025.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa 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 22 August 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to RW0 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 22 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air 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.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
837 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
278 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Rwanda?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Rwanda in 8h 25m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways 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.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rwanda (average of R373). Flying from South Africa to Rwanda in December is currently the most expensive (average of R418). 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 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Rwanda

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Rwanda. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR2 763AverageR10 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 412AverageR9 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 759AverageR8 356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 413AverageR11 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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