How long is the flight from Rwanda to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Rwanda to South Africa in 11h 40m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Rwanda to South Africa is about 2694 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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Average price	R5 265

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rwanda to South Africa (average of R5 265). Flying from Rwanda to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R6 783). 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?

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.

How often are flights from Rwanda to South Africa delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Rwanda and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 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?

Thursday 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 21% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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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 11h 40m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Rwanda to South Africa is about 2694 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Rwanda to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rwanda to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rwanda to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rwanda to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rwanda to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rwanda to South Africa 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 Rwanda to South Africa?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rwanda to South Africa (average of R5 265). Flying from Rwanda to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R6 783). 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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About 21% of weekly flights between Rwanda and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.

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

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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 21% of flights being delayed.

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