How long is the flight from California to Rwanda?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Rwanda you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Kigali takes 25h on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali takes 29h 55m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Rwanda?

United Airlines, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rwanda from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rwanda. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Rwanda on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Rwanda?

Qatar Airways, Brussels Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Rwanda

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Rwanda?

Prices for flights from California to Rwanda are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of February 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Rwanda.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Rwanda.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Rwanda 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 Rwanda. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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3:00 pm - 6:55 am

SFO

KGL

29h 55m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 1:40 pm

KGL

SFO

30h 50m

1 stop

$894Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

8:25 am - 7:40 pm

SFO

KGL

25h 15m

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8:25 pm - 9:22 pm

KGL

SFO

33h 57m

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$896Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

8:25 am - 7:40 pm

SFO

KGL

26h 15m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 4:15 pm

KGL

SFO

29h 10m

3 stops

$905Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Apr 14

10:35 pm - 6:50 pm

SFO

KGL

35h 15m

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8:05 pm - 11:06 pm

KGL

SFO

36h 01m

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$926United Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Fri, May 29

8:30 am - 7:20 pm

LAX

KGL

24h 50m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 6:45 pm

KGL

LAX

30h 55m

3 stops

$926United Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

7:25 pm - 7:20 pm

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KGL

37h 55m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 5:30 pm

KGL

SFO

53h 40m

3 stops

$946SWISS

Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 14

11:31 pm - 7:40 pm

SFO

KGL

34h 09m

3 stops

8:25 pm - 9:22 pm

KGL

SFO

33h 57m

3 stops

$948Air Canada

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

11:35 am - 7:40 pm

LAX

KGL

46h 05m

3 stops

8:50 pm - 5:35 pm

KGL

LAX

53h 45m

3 stops

$971SWISS

Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 14

2:05 pm - 1:45 am

LAX

KGL

26h 40m

1 stop

1:50 am - 11:40 am

KGL

LAX

42h 50m

2 stops

$1,054Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Jul 15

2:05 pm - 1:45 am

LAX

KGL

26h 40m

1 stop

1:50 am - 6:15 pm

KGL

LAX

25h 25m

2 stops

$1,083Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Jul 15

United Airlines flights from California to Rwanda

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May 16

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

35h 15m

2 stops

KGL6:50 pmKigali Intl

May 29

KGL8:05 pmKigali Intl

36h 01m

3 stops

SFO11:06 pmSan Francisco

$926

United Airlines

Feb 10

LAX7:30 amLos Angeles

25h 50m

2 stops

KGL7:20 pmKigali Intl

Feb 22

KGL8:25 pmKigali Intl

53h 07m

3 stops

LAX3:32 pmLos Angeles

$1,160

United Airlines

Mar 20

LAS11:43 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

34h 37m

2 stops

KGL7:20 pmKigali Intl

Mar 31

KGL8:05 pmKigali Intl

31h 22m

3 stops

LAS6:27 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,338

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Qatar Airways

Mar 4

SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco

29h 55m

1 stop

KGL6:55 amKigali Intl

Mar 11

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco

$894

Qatar Airways

Mar 18

SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco

29h 55m

1 stop

KGL6:55 amKigali Intl

Apr 12

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$933

Qatar Airways

Mar 17

SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco

36h 45m

1 stop

KGL1:45 pmKigali Intl

Apr 12

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$935

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1 stop30h 50m

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San Francisco

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8:25 am-7:40 pm

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8:25 pm-9:22 pm

3 stops33h 57m

$896

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SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

8:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 4/14

8:05 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops29h 10m

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SFO - KGL

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San Francisco

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10:35 pm-6:50 pm

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8:05 pm-11:06 pm

3 stops36h 01m

$926

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8:30 am-7:20 pm

2 stops24h 50m

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8:50 pm-6:45 pm

3 stops30h 55m

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SFOKGL

San Francisco

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7:25 pm-7:20 pm

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8:50 pm-5:30 pm

3 stops53h 40m

$946

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SFO - KGL

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San Francisco

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11:31 pm-7:40 pm

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8:25 pm-9:22 pm

3 stops33h 57m

$948

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Los Angeles

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11:35 am-7:40 pm

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8:50 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops53h 45m

$971

Los AngelesKigali

LAX - KGL

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

2:05 pm-1:45 am

1 stop26h 40m

Kigali Intl

Wed 7/15

1:50 am-11:40 am

2 stops42h 50m

$1,054

Los AngelesKigali

LAX - KGL

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

2:05 pm-1:45 am

1 stop26h 40m

Kigali Intl

Wed 7/15

1:50 am-6:15 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,083

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rwanda?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rwanda from California, with most prices found around $1,064. If you aren’t able to travel to Rwanda during the month of March, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,071.

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How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rwanda?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Rwanda.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rwanda?
The required travel and health documents for your Rwanda 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 Rwanda. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 384 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $917	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,449 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $940	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $992	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,242 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,210 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,232	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 40 reviews	Search RwandAir flights

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