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Cheap flights from Rwanda to South Africa from R5 403

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KGL — JNB
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Rwanda to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rwanda (RW0) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

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R5 403

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R5 887

Good round-trip deal

R6 813 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 848 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 23/7-27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 00m total
  • 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 30 January 2025.

Wed 23/73:40KGL - JNB
1 stop7h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 27/71:15JNB - KGL
1 stop16h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/1R5 403
Thu 24/722:30KGL - JNB
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Sun 27/73:10JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 29/1R7 303
Fri 14/31:00KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/316:50JNB - KGL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R11 011
Sat 22/119:10KGL - CPT
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/119:00CPT - KGL
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R11 216
Fri 21/112:10KGL - CPT
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/1113:50CPT - KGL
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R13 005
Sun 23/29:10KGL - CPT
2 stops28h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 6/323:00CPT - KGL
1 stop19h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/1R14 421
Thu 24/717:40KGL - JNB
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 28/74:00JNB - KGL
3 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R16 097
Sat 15/316:00KGL - JNB
3 stops21h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 22/313:20JNB - KGL
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R23 159
Sun 23/28:45KGL - CPT
2 stops25h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 6/312:35CPT - KGL
3 stops29h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R27 015

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KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Wed 23/7

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

1:15-18:00

1 stop16h 45m

R5 403

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/7

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 303

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Fri 14/3

1:00-11:45

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/3

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

R11 011

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Sun 23/2

10:30-20:40

1 stop10h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

17:20-7:00

1 stop13h 40m

R12 185

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Sun 23/2

9:10-13:35

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

23:00-18:00

1 stop19h 00m

R14 421

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Sat 22/2

1:50-14:30

1 stop12h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

15:20-9:55

1 stop18h 35m

R14 830

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Thu 24/7

17:40-3:55

1 stop10h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

4:00-1:05

3 stops21h 05m

R16 097

KigaliJohannesburg

KGL - JNB

KGLJNB

Kigali Intl

Sat 15/3

16:00-13:10

3 stops21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/3

13:20-6:55

1 stop17h 35m

R23 159

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Sun 23/2

8:45-10:30

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

12:35-18:05

3 stops29h 30m

R27 015

KigaliCape Town

KGL - CPT

KGLCPT

Kigali Intl

Thu 27/2

3:40-22:05

2 stops18h 25m

R6 446

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Best time to book a flight from Rwanda to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Rwanda to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rwanda to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 30 January 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 January 2025.

The most flights from RW0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 30 January 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
7,5
Good
3 723 reviews
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Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,5

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
7,5
Good
3 723 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 723 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,5

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
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 723 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,5

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
776 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 723 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,5

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.....???

Egyptair
6,8
Okay
390 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 723 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,5

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
272 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 723 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,5

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.....???

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rwanda to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 R8 328 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from R9 055 and Qatar Airways from R19 246 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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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 496AverageR5 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR5 611AverageR6 447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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