How long does it take to fly to Kigali?

Flight times from California to Kigali vary, but if you’re flying out of Santa Ana and flying into Kigali (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 25h 25m on average. Another popular route from California to Kigali is flying from San Jose to Kigali, which will take roughly 27h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Kigali Intl?

Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Kigali Intl

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Kigali Intl Airport is 1 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kigali Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Kigali Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kigali Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Kigali Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kigali Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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1:50 pm - 8:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 11:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 20m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$972KLM

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

1:50 pm - 8:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 10:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 35m3 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol Vancouver Intl

$972Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

7:50 am - 8:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

26h 30m2 stops Portland Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 11:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 20m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$976Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

6:00 am - 8:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 10:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 35m3 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol Vancouver Intl

$976Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

9:40 am - 8:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

24h 40m2 stops Portland Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 9:31 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 06m3 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$986Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

10:05 pm - 8:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 11:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 20m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$991Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 13

10:05 pm - 8:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 7:49 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

32h 24m3 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol Portland

$1,001Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 13

3:55 pm - 6:55 amSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 1:40 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,062Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

1:50 pm - 8:20 pmSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 11:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

24h 20m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,090Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 18

9:50 am - 6:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 2:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,166Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 29

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8:45 am - 8:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 11:50 amKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

21h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,098KLM

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

8:45 am - 8:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 4:09 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 09m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Portland

$1,108KLM

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

5:00 am - 6:50 pmSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 10:59 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 54m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,184United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

6:45 am - 6:50 pmSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 5:20 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 15m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,184United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 13

6:45 am - 6:50 pmSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

7:55 pm - 8:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

45h 50m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,195United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 11

7:00 am - 6:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

26h 50m2 stops Newark Brussels Bruxelles-National

7:55 pm - 8:21 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

33h 26m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,330Brussels Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

4:20 pm - 6:55 amSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 1:35 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,360RwandAir

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

1:50 pm - 8:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

22h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 11:50 amKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

21h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,439KLM

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

4:20 pm - 6:55 amSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 10:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

39h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,882Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 13

4:20 pm - 6:55 amSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 10:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,894Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

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Delta flights from California to Kigali

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Delta

Nov 1

LAX7:50 amLos Angeles

26h 30m

2 stops

KGL8:20 pmKigali Intl

Nov 8

KGL9:25 pmKigali Intl

24h 20m

2 stops

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

$976

Delta

Nov 1

LAX9:40 amLos Angeles

24h 40m

2 stops

KGL8:20 pmKigali Intl

Nov 8

KGL9:25 pmKigali Intl

34h 06m

3 stops

LAX9:31 pmLos Angeles

$986

Delta

Dec 3

LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles

36h 15m

2 stops

KGL8:20 pmKigali Intl

Dec 13

KGL9:25 pmKigali Intl

24h 20m

2 stops

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

$991

Qatar Airways flights from California to Kigali

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Qatar Airways

Oct 19

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

30h 00m

1 stop

KGL6:55 amKigali Intl

Oct 26

KGL11:20 pmKigali Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,062

Qatar Airways

Oct 18

SFO8:47 amSan Francisco

43h 58m

2 stops

KGL1:45 pmKigali Intl

Mar 15

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,175

Qatar Airways

Oct 17

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

36h 35m

1 stop

KGL1:30 pmKigali Intl

Oct 28

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,206

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Los Angeles

Tue 11/17

1:50 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/22

9:25 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 20m

$972

Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/17

1:50 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/22

9:25 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops34h 35m

$972

Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

7:50 am-8:20 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/8

9:25 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 20m

$976

Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/17

6:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/22

9:25 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops34h 35m

$976

Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

9:40 am-8:20 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/8

9:25 pm-9:31 pm

3 stops34h 06m

$986

Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

10:05 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sun 12/13

9:25 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 20m

$991

Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

10:05 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sun 12/13

9:25 pm-7:49 pm

3 stops32h 24m

$1,001

San FranciscoKigali

SFO San Francisco - KGL Kigali Intl

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Mon 10/19

3:55 pm-6:55 am

1 stop30h 00m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/26

11:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,062

San FranciscoKigali

SFO San Francisco - KGL Kigali Intl

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

1:50 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/18

9:25 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 20m

$1,090

Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Mon 3/15

9:50 am-6:55 am

2 stops36h 05m

Kigali Intl

Mon 3/29

3:50 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,166

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Kigali from California during September instead. Flights to Kigali in September, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $1,173.

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Fastest flight time	23h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Kigali from California in the past 72 hours is $546. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Kigali found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $972.

The fastest flight from California to Kigali takes 23h 15m

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Kigali Intl Airport is 1 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kigali Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Kigali Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kigali Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Kigali Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kigali Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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