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Cheap flights from South Africa to Rwanda from R4 001

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KGL
May 23 — May 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 April 2026.

Thu 7/512:10
JNB
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KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/520:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/4R6 141
Fri 5/612:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 11/63:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/4R6 157
Thu 7/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 13/53:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/4R6 174
Sun 10/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop6h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 12/53:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/4R6 207
Fri 5/61:15
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sat 13/615:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/4R6 437
Tue 12/512:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 16/520:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/4R6 470
Mon 29/612:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop19h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 8/73:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/4R6 486
Thu 23/412:10
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop12h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 30/421:00
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 19/4R6 519
Wed 20/58:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 27/517:40
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/4R6 536
Tue 2/68:20
JNB
-
KGL
1 stop8h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/62:10
KGL
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/4R6 552
Sat 2/57:00
CPT
-
KGL
2 stops12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/53:40
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R11 063
Wed 24/66:00
CPT
-
KGL
2 stops13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/620:00
KGL
-
CPT
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4R11 113

Find 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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 141

One-way from

R4 001

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R6 651

Good round-trip deal

R7 127 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 923 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • South Africa to Rwanda
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 16/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 25m total
  • South Africa to Rwanda
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R13 604 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Rwanda that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
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JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

22:50-9:50

1 stop11h 00m

Kigali Intl

Sun 24/5

2:10-13:25

1 stop11h 15m

R6 997
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 13/6

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 902

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 26/8

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 841

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 14/6

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 857

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 11/6

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 857

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Fri 26/6

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R9 252

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

7:00-19:00

2 stops12h 00m

Kigali Intl

Fri 15/5

3:40-18:35

2 stops14h 55m

R11 705

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

9:00-20:40

1 stop11h 40m

Kigali Intl

Sun 14/6

10:30-22:50

1 stop12h 20m

R12 232

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

14:25-0:35

2 stops10h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 30/6

20:00-22:10

1 stop26h 10m

R12 298

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

9:00-20:40

1 stop11h 40m

Kigali Intl

Tue 30/6

10:30-18:35

1 stop8h 05m

R12 314

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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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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rwanda (average of R3 029). Flying from South Africa to Rwanda in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 268). 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 23 April 2026.

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 23 April 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to RW0 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Rwanda delayed?

About 31% of weekly flights between South Africa 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 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?

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 South Africa 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 23 April 2026.
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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

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

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

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

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

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
1 004 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

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
303 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

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 South Africa 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 South Africa to Rwanda?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Rwanda in 3h 50m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, RwandAir, 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.

  • 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 R2 160. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rwanda (average of R3 029). Flying from South Africa to Rwanda in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 268). 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 23 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR5 149AverageR6 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 182AverageR8 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 688AverageR9 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR5 710AverageR9 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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