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Cheap flights from Rwanda to South Africa from R4 482

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
maalis 5 — maalis 121
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 28 helmikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 331

One-way from

R4 482

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R5 848
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 30m total
  • Rwanda to South Africa
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Rwanda to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R1 483 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R989 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 helmikuu 2025.

ke 26/310:55KGL - JNB
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
ma 31/38:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R5 331
su 23/33:40KGL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
ti 25/317:00JNB - KGL
1 stop25h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/2R5 368
ke 26/310:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
ma 31/316:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 27/2R7 526
ma 24/310:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
ti 25/38:20JNB - KGL
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R11 603
la 22/310:30KGL - CPT
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
la 29/37:25CPT - KGL
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R12 156
pe 21/31:50KGL - CPT
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
la 29/313:50CPT - KGL
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R12 857
to 16/109:00KGL - CPT
2 stops28h 45mKenya Airways
ke 22/1014:35CPT - KGL
2 stops17h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/2R14 314
ke 16/423:20KGL - JNB
2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways
ke 23/420:40JNB - KGL
3 stops48h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/2R25 235
to 16/1016:00KGL - CPT
3 stops42h 55mQatar Airways
ke 22/1015:20CPT - KGL
2 stops22h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/2R27 448
to 27/22:40KGL - CPT
2 stops33h 20mTurkish Airlines
pe 14/317:15CPT - KGL
1 stop32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/2R51 982

Find flights from Rwanda to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Rwanda to South Africa 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 28 helmikuu 2025.

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Rwanda

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

ke 26/3

10:55-20:00

1 stop9h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 31/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

R5 331

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

ti 25/3

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 30/3

1:15-8:00

1 stop6h 45m

R5 368

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

ke 26/3

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 31/3

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 526

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

ke 16/4

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 23/4

22:50-9:55

1 stop11h 05m

R12 009

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

la 22/3

10:30-19:40

1 stop9h 10m

Cape Town Intl

la 29/3

7:25-20:40

1 stop13h 15m

R12 156

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

pe 21/3

1:50-13:00

1 stop11h 10m

Cape Town Intl

la 29/3

13:50-0:55

1 stop11h 05m

R12 857

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

ke 16/4

23:20-16:50

2 stops41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 23/4

20:40-21:25

3 stops48h 45m

R25 235

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

pe 4/4

23:20-10:55

3 stops35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

to 10/4

13:00-18:05

3 stops29h 05m

R29 994

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

to 6/3

10:55-20:00

1 stop9h 05m

R4 482

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

ti 12/8

3:40-0:15

1 stop20h 35m

R4 519

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Travel insights for flights from Rwanda to South Africa

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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 28 helmikuu 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 28 helmikuu 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 580 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

RwandAir
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
774 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
260 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Egyptair
6,7
Okay
368 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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 R4 482 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R4 519 and RwandAir from R5 294 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rwanda to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Rwanda to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 452AverageR5 390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 555AverageR6 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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