How long is the flight from South Africa to Rwanda?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Rwanda, then you can expect flight times to average 3h 50m and 8h 40m, respectively.

R4 097 Cheap Flights to Rwanda in 2025/26

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RwandAir

Dec 25

JNB

3h 50m

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Jan 1

KGL

3h 50m

JNB

R5 345

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RwandAir

Dec 25

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3h 50m

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Dec 30

KGL

3h 50m

JNB

R5 362

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RwandAir

Jan 26

JNB

3h 50m

KGL

Feb 2

KGL

3h 50m

JNB

R5 851

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Jan 29

KGL

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R6 491

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 26

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 1

KGL

10h 55m

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JNB

R6 525

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Kenya Airways

Dec 26

JNB

15h 00m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 30

KGL

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R6 626

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 27

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 31

KGL

10h 15m

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JNB

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RwandAir

Jan 10

JNB

3h 50m

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Jan 13

KGL

3h 50m

JNB

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RwandAir

Jan 10

JNB

3h 50m

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Jan 13

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3h 50m

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Kenya Airways

Dec 26

JNB

20h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Jan 2

KGL

15h 35m

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JNB

R7 115

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Kenya Airways

Dec 25

JNB

19h 55m

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KGL

Jan 1

KGL

7h 00m

1 stop

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RwandAir

Mar 26

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16:50 - 20:40

JNB

KGL

3h 50mdirect

10:30 - 14:20

KGL

JNB

3h 50mdirect

R5 345RwandAir

Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1

16:50 - 20:40

JNB

KGL

3h 50mdirect

10:30 - 14:20

KGL

JNB

3h 50mdirect

R5 362RwandAir

Fri, Dec 26 - Tue, Dec 30

16:50 - 20:40

JNB

KGL

3h 50mdirect

22:30 - 2:20

KGL

JNB

3h 50mdirect

R5 851RwandAir

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

8:20 - 16:45

JNB

KGL

8h 25m1 stop

2:10 - 13:05

KGL

JNB

10h 55m1 stop

R6 491Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29

8:20 - 16:45

JNB

KGL

8h 25m1 stop

2:10 - 13:05

KGL

JNB

10h 55m1 stop

R6 525Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 1

17:00 - 13:50

JNB

KGL

20h 50m1 stop

19:40 - 10:55

KGL

JNB

15h 15m1 stop

R6 626Kenya Airways

Fri, Dec 26 - Tue, Dec 30

17:00 - 13:50

JNB

KGL

20h 50m1 stop

8:50 - 0:25

KGL

JNB

15h 35m1 stop

R7 115Kenya Airways

Fri, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 2

6:05 - 20:40

CPT

KGL

14h 35m1 stop

10:30 - 22:50

KGL

CPT

12h 20m1 stop

R8 751Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

6:05 - 20:40

CPT

KGL

14h 35m1 stop

10:30 - 22:50

KGL

CPT

12h 20m1 stop

R8 818Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

9:30 - 19:40

CPT

KGL

34h 10m2 stops

20:50 - 7:40

KGL

CPT

34h 50m3 stops

R180 593Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

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Return

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JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 1/1

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 345

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 30/12

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 362

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/2

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R5 851

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 29/1

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 491

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sun 1/2

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 525

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

17:00-13:50

1 stop20h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 30/12

19:40-10:55

1 stop15h 15m

R6 626

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

17:00-13:50

1 stop20h 50m

Kigali Intl

Fri 2/1

8:50-0:25

1 stop15h 35m

R7 115

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

6:05-20:40

1 stop14h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/2

10:30-22:50

1 stop12h 20m

R8 751

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

6:05-20:40

1 stop14h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/2

10:30-22:50

1 stop12h 20m

R8 818

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

9:30-19:40

2 stops34h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/2

20:50-7:40

3 stops34h 50m

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Rwanda flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight to Rwanda?

If you are looking to fly to Rwanda for less, look to airlines like RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways, with prices starting at R1 311, R5 149, and R5 779 respectively.

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Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 097
Best Round-Trip Price	R5 345
Fastest flight time	3h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 097 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Rwanda from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 345 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from South Africa takes 3h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Rwanda

Which airlines fly to Rwanda?

RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rwanda according to our data. RwandAir is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rwanda. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Rwanda on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in Rwanda to fly to?

Kigali Intl is the most popular airport in Rwanda to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Rwanda in the past year, 99% of them chose to fly into Kigali’s Kigali Intl airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Rwanda that are also a great option to fly to.

How much are flights to Rwanda?

Flights to Rwanda can be found for as cheap as R2 674 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to Rwanda for around R11 462 on average. If you’re looking to find a good deal on your flight to Rwanda, then you should consider booking if you find anything for R8 062 or less.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Rwanda?

Flying to Rwanda on a Thursday or Wednesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Rwanda is on a Friday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Rwanda?

Prices for flights to Rwanda are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Rwanda?

As of December 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights to Rwanda.

How old do you have to be to fly to Rwanda?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Rwanda.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rwanda?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Rwanda can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Rwanda. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Rwanda?

Finding the right flight to Rwanda is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Rwanda quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to Rwanda with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Rwanda.

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If you are not ready to book a flight to Rwanda now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Rwanda and let you know when they change.