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Cheap flights from Rwanda to South Africa from R3 631

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
Jun 15 — Jun 221
1 adult

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 10 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 598

One-way from

R3 631

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R5 172

Good round-trip deal

R4 784 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 819 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 27/6-1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • Rwanda to South Africa
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 15m total
  • Rwanda to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R4 581 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 193 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Rwanda to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Rwanda to South Africa.

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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 10 June 2025.

Fri 13/620:00KGL - JNB
1 stop19h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 20/617:00JNB - KGL
1 stop7h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/6R4 322
Fri 13/610:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/68:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R4 889
Fri 25/722:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Thu 31/73:10JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 10/6R7 706
Tue 22/73:40KGL - CPT
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/75:45CPT - KGL
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R10 345
Fri 25/722:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/88:20JNB - KGL
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R10 575
Fri 13/610:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 20/620:25JNB - KGL
1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R10 876
Mon 22/1210:30KGL - DUR
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/128:10DUR - KGL
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R12 258
Wed 9/72:10KGL - CPT
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 15/713:50CPT - KGL
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/6R12 612
Sun 2/119:10KGL - CPT
2 stops28h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 12/1114:30CPT - KGL
2 stops27h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/6R13 764
Sun 21/123:40KGL - DUR
2 stops18h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 31/1215:20DUR - KGL
2 stops26h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/6R14 366
Thu 16/1016:00KGL - CPT
3 stops42h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 22/1013:00CPT - KGL
2 stops32h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R23 152
Mon 22/1223:20KGL - DUR
2 stops35h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 31/1211:55DUR - KGL
3 stops25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R25 349

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KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 27/6

20:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

17:00-0:35

1 stop7h 35m

R5 598

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/7

1:35-13:05

2 stops11h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

22:50-9:55

1 stop11h 05m

R7 493

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 25/7

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 706

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Tue 22/7

3:40-22:35

2 stops18h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

5:45-0:35

2 stops18h 50m

R10 345

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 25/7

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

8:20-0:45

1 stop16h 25m

R10 575

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/7

16:00-16:10

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R11 054

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/7

2:10-13:00

1 stop10h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

R12 612

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Sun 2/11

9:10-13:35

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

14:30-18:00

2 stops27h 30m

R13 764

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Thu 16/10

16:00-10:55

3 stops42h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

13:00-21:30

2 stops32h 30m

R23 152

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Sun 2/11

20:25-7:30

3 stops59h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

9:00-19:40

2 stops34h 40m

R235 172

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/6

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rwanda to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Rwanda to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 10 June 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 10 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines from Rwanda to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. 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.

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rwanda to South Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R3 631 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R3 986 and RwandAir from R4 216 one-way.

  • 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rwanda to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Rwanda to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 784AverageR5 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 073AverageR5 130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 133AverageR6 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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