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 10h 30m, respectively.

R4 113 Cheap Flights to Rwanda in 2025/26

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 1

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 31

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 359

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 20

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 27

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 393

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 20

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 26

KGL

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R6 366

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Kenya Airways

Dec 2

JNB

6h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 9

KGL

20h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R6 519

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 20

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 26

KGL

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R6 536

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 5

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 7

KGL

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R6 571

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Jan 30

KGL

10h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R6 758

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RwandAir

Dec 5

JNB

3h 50m

KGL

Dec 8

KGL

3h 50m

JNB

R6 775

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Kenya Airways

Mar 12

JNB

17h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 19

KGL

20h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R7 014

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Kenya Airways

Dec 3

JNB

7h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 9

KGL

12h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R7 031

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Kenya Airways

Jan 24

JNB

6h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Jan 29

KGL

20h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R7 048

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 12

JNB

3h 50m

KGL

Mar 20

KGL

28h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R7 100

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8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL

8h 25m1 stop

10:55 - 20:10KGL-JNB

9h 15m1 stop

R5 359Ethiopian Air

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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 31

8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL

8h 25m1 stop

10:55 - 20:10KGL-JNB

9h 15m1 stop

R5 393Ethiopian Air

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Sat, Dec 20 - Sat, Dec 27

8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL

8h 25m1 stop

2:10 - 13:05KGL-JNB

10h 55m1 stop

R6 366Ethiopian Air

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Sat, Dec 20 - Fri, Dec 26

1:35 - 8:00JNB-KGL

6h 25m1 stop

3:40 - 0:25KGL-JNB

20h 45m1 stop

R6 519Kenya Airways

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9

8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL

8h 25m1 stop

2:10 - 13:05KGL-JNB

10h 55m1 stop

R6 536Ethiopian Air

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Sat, Dec 20 - Fri, Dec 26

8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL

8h 25m1 stop

2:10 - 13:05KGL-JNB

10h 55m1 stop

R6 571Ethiopian Air

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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7

16:50 - 20:40JNB-KGL

3h 50mdirect

22:30 - 2:20KGL-JNB

3h 50mdirect

R6 775RwandAir

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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8

1:35 - 8:00JNB-KGL

6h 25m1 stop

8:50 - 0:25KGL-JNB

15h 35m1 stop

R7 014Kenya Airways

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Thu, Mar 12 - Fri, Mar 20

5:45 - 7:00CPT-KGL

25h 15m1 stop

10:30 - 21:50KGL-CPT

11h 20m1 stop

R8 345Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

7:30 - 7:00CPT-KGL

23h 30m1 stop

22:30 - 9:45KGL-CPT

11h 15m1 stop

R8 448Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 25

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 359

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sat 27/12

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 393

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Fri 26/12

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 366

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/12

3:40-0:25

1 stop20h 45m

R6 519

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Fri 26/12

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 536

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sun 7/12

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 571

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

16:50-20:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 8/12

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 775

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

Kigali Intl

Fri 20/3

8:50-0:25

1 stop15h 35m

R7 014

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

5:45-7:00

1 stop25h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 21/4

10:30-21:50

1 stop11h 20m

R8 345

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

7:30-7:00

1 stop23h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 25/2

22:30-9:45

1 stop11h 15m

R8 448

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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 327, R5 214, and R5 850 respectively.

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Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 113
Best Round-Trip Price	R5 359
Fastest flight time	3h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 113 (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 359 (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 49% 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 646 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to Rwanda for around R12 856 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 R9 710 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 Monday.

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 November 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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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.

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