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R5 660+ Cheap flights to Rwanda

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KGL
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Flights to Rwanda in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rwanda in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.

Return from

R5 678

One-way from

R5 715

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 025
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/4-17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kigali
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Rwanda
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R10 674 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 375 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Rwanda
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rwanda. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Mon 24/38:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/310:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R5 660
Wed 7/516:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sat 10/510:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 23/3R8 263
Mon 24/316:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/310:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R9 118
Fri 9/516:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 16/510:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 592
Sun 6/41:15JNB - KGL
1 stop12h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 14/420:00KGL - JNB
1 stop19h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/3R11 794

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Locate flights to Rwanda that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 17/4

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 678

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R8 263

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 15/5

3:40-0:15

1 stop20h 35m

R10 174

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Fri 16/5

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R10 592

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

1:15-13:50

1 stop12h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 14/4

20:00-15:50

1 stop19h 50m

R11 794

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

17:50-0:50

1 stop31h 00m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/5

1:45-10:35

2 stops32h 50m

R22 386

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 715

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 042

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

9:00-0:35

3 stops39h 35m

R7 844

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

1:15-19:00

1 stop17h 45m

R8 645

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rwanda

How long is the flight to Rwanda?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Rwanda takes 3 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Rwanda from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Rwanda?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Rwanda. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Rwanda should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Rwanda

The most flights from Johannesburg to Rwanda are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rwanda?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda are RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

RwandAir

RwandAir

From R383

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R305

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R155

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R585

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rwanda?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rwanda are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and RwandAir.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Rwanda?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Rwanda in the last few years. This data was updated on 24 March 2025.
The most popular places in Rwanda to fly to are Kigali and Cyangugu.

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 24 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Rwanda, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 745 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
766 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
RwandAir
7,1
Good
27 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
261 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

FAQs about flying to Rwanda

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rwanda if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rwanda on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rwanda?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kenya Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rwanda.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rwanda?

    Kigali Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rwanda. One-way flights to Kigali Intl typically cost R3 205, while return flights cost around R6 607.

  • How much is a return flight to Rwanda?

    A return flight to Rwanda will typically cost around R1 287, however they can be found for as little as R363.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rwanda depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rwanda, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Kigali Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kigali Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kigali Intl?

    Yes. Kigali Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host in Rwanda is the closest property to Kigali Intl (0,0 km away from Kigali Intl).

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