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 14h 25m, respectively.

R3 735 Cheap Flights to Rwanda in 2025/26

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 22

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 29

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 405

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 19

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 24

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 474

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 11

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 18

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 491

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 8

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 12

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 542

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 9

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 16

KGL

9h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R5 560

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 21

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 23

KGL

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R6 455

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RwandAir

Nov 20

JNB

3h 50m

KGL

Nov 24

KGL

3h 50m

JNB

R6 489

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Kenya Airways

Dec 7

JNB

12h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 12

KGL

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R6 610

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 25

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 7

KGL

9h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R6 627

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Kenya Airways

Nov 20

JNB

17h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 23

KGL

7h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R6 644

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

JNB

8h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Jan 30

KGL

10h 15m

1 stop

JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 8

JNB

10h 35m

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KGL

Dec 11

KGL

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8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL

8h 25m1 stop

10:55 - 20:10KGL-JNB

9h 15m1 stop

R5 405Ethiopian Air

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Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 29

8:20 - 16:45JNB-KGL

8h 25m1 stop

10:55 - 20:10KGL-JNB

9h 15m1 stop

R5 474Ethiopian Air

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Fri, Dec 19 - Wed, Dec 24

3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL

3h 50mdirect

10:30 - 14:20KGL-JNB

3h 50mdirect

R6 489RwandAir

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

1:35 - 13:50JNB-KGL

12h 15m1 stop

19:40 - 15:50KGL-JNB

20h 10m1 stop

R6 610Kenya Airways

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Sun, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 12

1:35 - 18:40JNB-KGL

17h 05m1 stop

3:40 - 10:55KGL-JNB

7h 15m1 stop

R6 644Kenya Airways

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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23

3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL

3h 50mdirect

22:30 - 2:20KGL-JNB

3h 50mdirect

R7 264RwandAir

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Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 8

3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL

3h 50mdirect

8:20 - 15:50KGL-JNB

7h 30m1 stop

R8 469Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11

3:10 - 7:00JNB-KGL

3h 50mdirect

14:50 - 0:25KGL-JNB

9h 35m1 stop

R8 503Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 29

12:35 - 6:55CPT-KGL

18h 20m1 stop

16:20 - 10:55KGL-CPT

42h 35m3 stops

R21 670Qatar Airways

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Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10

12:35 - 18:00CPT-KGL

29h 25m3 stops

17:30 - 17:25KGL-CPT

23h 55m2 stops

R51 586Qatar Airways

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Sun, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 6

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Return

Price

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sat 29/11

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 405

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

8:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 24/12

10:55-20:10

1 stop9h 15m

R5 474

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 24/11

10:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R6 489

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

1:35-13:50

1 stop12h 15m

Kigali Intl

Fri 12/12

19:40-15:50

1 stop20h 10m

R6 610

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

1:35-18:40

1 stop17h 05m

Kigali Intl

Sun 23/11

3:40-10:55

1 stop7h 15m

R6 644

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 8/3

22:30-2:20

Nonstop3h 50m

R7 264

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/11

8:20-15:50

1 stop7h 30m

R8 469

JohannesburgKigali

JNB - KGL

JNBKGL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

3:10-7:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 29/11

14:50-0:25

1 stop9h 35m

R8 503

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

12:35-6:55

1 stop18h 20m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/3

16:20-10:55

3 stops42h 35m

R21 670

Cape TownKigali

CPT - KGL

CPTKGL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/12

12:35-18:00

3 stops29h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 6/1

17:30-17:25

2 stops23h 55m

R51 586

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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, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting at R1 338, R4 250, and R5 259 respectively.

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Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R3 735
Best Round-Trip Price	R5 405
Fastest flight time	3h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R3 735 (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 405 (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 667 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to Rwanda for around R12 959 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 514 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 October 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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