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.

R3 975 Cheap Flights to Rwanda in 2026

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 23

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 25

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 162

Ethiopian Air

Apr 1

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 7

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 226

Ethiopian Air

Feb 23

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 26

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 482

Ethiopian Air

Mar 27

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 31

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 787

Ethiopian Air

Mar 12

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 18

KGL

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R6 027

Ethiopian Air

Mar 9

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 18

KGL

10h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R6 075

Ethiopian Air

Mar 12

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 18

KGL

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R6 107

Ethiopian Air

Mar 12

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 18

KGL

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R6 123

Kenya Airways

Feb 18

JNB

6h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 23

KGL

7h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R6 188

Kenya Airways

Mar 9

JNB

6h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 11

KGL

12h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R6 284

RwandAir

Feb 22

JNB

3h 50m

KGL

Feb 25

KGL

3h 50m

JNB

R6 332

RwandAir

Mar 12

JNB

3h 50m

KGL

Mar 19

KGL

3h 50m

JNB

R6 476

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8:20 - 16:45

JNB

KGL

8h 25m

1 stop

10:55 - 20:10

KGL

JNB

9h 15m

1 stop

R5 162Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25

8:20 - 16:45

JNB

KGL

8h 25m

1 stop

10:55 - 20:10

KGL

JNB

9h 15m

1 stop

R5 226Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7

8:20 - 16:45

JNB

KGL

8h 25m

1 stop

10:55 - 20:10

KGL

JNB

9h 15m

1 stop

R5 482Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26

8:20 - 16:45

JNB

KGL

8h 25m

1 stop

10:55 - 20:10

KGL

JNB

9h 15m

1 stop

R5 787Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 27 - Tue, Mar 31

8:20 - 16:45

JNB

KGL

8h 25m

1 stop

2:10 - 13:05

KGL

JNB

10h 55m

1 stop

R6 027Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18

12:05 - 18:40

JNB

KGL

6h 35m

1 stop

3:40 - 10:55

KGL

JNB

7h 15m

1 stop

R6 188Kenya Airways

Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23

1:35 - 8:00

JNB

KGL

6h 25m

1 stop

3:40 - 15:50

KGL

JNB

12h 10m

1 stop

R6 284Kenya Airways

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11

3:10 - 7:00

JNB

KGL

3h 50mdirect

22:30 - 2:20

KGL

JNB

3h 50mdirect

R6 332RwandAir

Sun, Feb 22 - Wed, Feb 25

20:30 - 7:00

CPT

KGL

10h 30m

1 stop

10:30 - 20:20

KGL

CPT

9h 50m

1 stop

R9 490Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17

8:30 - 20:40

CPT

KGL

12h 10m

1 stop

10:30 - 23:35

KGL

CPT

13h 05m

1 stop

R9 570Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 25/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 162

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 7/4

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 226

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 26/2

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 482

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 31/3

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 787

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 18/3

2:10-13:05

1 stop10h 55m

R6 027

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

12:05-18:40

1 stop6h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 23/2

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

R6 188

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

1:35-8:00

1 stop6h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/3

3:40-15:50

1 stop12h 10m

R6 284

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 25/2

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 332

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

20:30-7:00

1 stop10h 30m

Kigali Intl

Fri 17/4

10:30-20:20

1 stop9h 50m

R9 490

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

8:30-20:40

1 stop12h 10m

Kigali Intl

Thu 19/3

10:30-23:35

1 stop13h 05m

R9 570

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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 246, R4 890, and R5 494 respectively.

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Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R3 975
Best Round-Trip Price	R5 162
Fastest flight time	12h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R3 975 (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 162 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from South Africa takes 12h 15m (Cape Town Intl 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 55% 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 R3 003 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to Rwanda for around R12 223 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 364 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 January 2026, 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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