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Cheap flights from Rwanda to South Africa from R3 405

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
Dec 30 — Jan 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Rwanda to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rwanda to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 30 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 389

One-way from

R3 405

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R6 621

Good round-trip deal

R5 799 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 428 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • Rwanda to South Africa
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 9/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Rwanda to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R6 998 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 814 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Rwanda to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rwanda to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 November 2025.

Wed 24/1217:40KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/18:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R5 475
Tue 23/123:40KGL - JNB
1 stop12h 10mKenya Airways
Sat 17/117:00JNB - KGL
1 stop25h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/11R6 313
Thu 25/122:10KGL - JNB
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/128:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R7 015
Wed 24/1222:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sat 17/116:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 29/11R7 887
Fri 26/1222:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Wed 31/1216:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 29/11R8 640
Fri 26/128:50KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 30/121:35JNB - KGL
1 stop17h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/11R9 119
Mon 15/1210:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Fri 2/13:10JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 28/11R10 146
Sun 30/112:10KGL - CPT
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/1214:35CPT - KGL
1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/11R11 617
Thu 4/122:10KGL - CPT
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/1214:35CPT - KGL
1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/11R11 685
Sun 14/123:40KGL - JNB
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Fri 2/11:35JNB - KGL
1 stop6h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/11R12 113
Mon 1/1210:30KGL - CPT
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1220:25CPT - KGL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11R13 345
Fri 5/1214:50KGL - CPT
2 stops32h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 15/126:00CPT - KGL
2 stops12h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/11R14 543

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Depart

Return

Price

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 14/2

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 389

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 24/12

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 475

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sun 15/2

19:40-0:25

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

1:35-13:55

1 stop12h 20m

R6 313

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 23/12

3:40-15:50

1 stop12h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

17:00-18:40

1 stop25h 40m

R6 313

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 13/1

19:40-10:55

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

R6 313

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sun 15/2

8:50-0:25

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 271

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Tue 13/1

19:40-15:50

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 323

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 24/12

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 887

KigaliDurban

KGL - DUR

KGLDUR

Kigali Intl

Tue 3/2

17:40-7:40

2 stops14h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/2

18:40-9:55

2 stops15h 15m

R9 872

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Wed 14/1

8:50-21:00

2 stops12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

20:25-7:00

1 stop10h 35m

R10 573

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Best time to book a flight from Rwanda to South Africa

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rwanda to South Africa (average of R2 737). Flying from Rwanda to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R5 133). 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 RW to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rwanda to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 November 2025.

When flying from Rwanda to South Africa, 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 Rwanda to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Rwanda to South Africa. 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 30 November 2025.

The most flights from RW0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (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 Rwanda to South Africa delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Rwanda and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Rwanda to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, RwandAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 30 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Rwanda to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
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Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

Crew

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
7,7
Good
37 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

Crew

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
902 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

Crew

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
287 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,9

Crew

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Rwanda to South Africa in 10h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Rwanda to South Africa is about 2694 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rwanda to South Africa (average of R2 737). Flying from Rwanda to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R5 133). 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
RwandAirCheapestR4 682AverageR6 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 683AverageR5 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 727AverageR4 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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