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

RwandAir, American Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Rwanda

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 San Francisco to Kigali takes 20h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from Santa Ana to Kigali takes 23h 14m 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.

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 November 2026, there are 2 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.

$704 Cheap Flights from California to Rwanda in 2026/27

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4:20 pm - 6:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

31h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$986Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 26

3:10 pm - 1:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 12:50 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

30h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$995Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 6

3:10 pm - 1:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 12:50 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

30h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$997Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 6

2:50 pm - 8:20 pmSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:45 pm - 11:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

24h 00m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,071Delta

Tue, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 5

7:00 am - 8:20 pmSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

8:45 pm - 11:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

24h 00m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,076Delta

Tue, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 5

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

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,078Qatar Airways

Mon, May 3 - Fri, May 7

7:00 am - 8:20 pmSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Amsterdam Schiphol

8:45 pm - 8:18 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 33m3 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles

$1,086Delta

Tue, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 5

3:35 pm - 6:55 amSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 12:40 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,097RwandAir

Mon, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 12

3:35 pm - 6:55 amSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 12:40 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,097RwandAir

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

4:20 pm - 6:55 amLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 2:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,154RwandAir

Mon, Apr 26 - Fri, Apr 30

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7:30 pm - 7:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

38h 10m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 9:39 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 49m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$5,262Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

7:05 am - 3:15 amLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

58h 10m2 stops Newark Cairo

11:20 pm - 1:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$5,451Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

7:30 pm - 7:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

62h 10m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 9:39 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 49m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$5,776Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

7:30 pm - 7:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

38h 10m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National

5:35 pm - 1:05 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$5,961Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

3:00 pm - 7:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

42h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 9:39 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 49m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$5,977Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

6:50 pm - 6:00 amLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

49h 10m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:20 pm - 1:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$6,096Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

3:35 pm - 1:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

35h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 2:24 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

32h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$6,290Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

4:30 pm - 1:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

35h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 1:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

31h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$6,353American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

3:35 pm - 1:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:40 am - 1:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

61h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$6,634Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

8:00 am - 1:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-KGL Kigali Intl

43h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 am - 1:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LAX Los Angeles

62h 30m2 stops Lagos Murtala Muhammed Doha Hamad Intl

$7,500Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

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Qatar Airways flights from California to Rwanda

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Qatar Airways

Apr 12

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles

29h 35m

1 stop

KGL6:55 amKigali Intl

Apr 26

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

31h 10m

1 stop

LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles

$986

Qatar Airways

Jan 24

LAX3:10 pmLos Angeles

36h 35m

1 stop

KGL1:45 pmKigali Intl

Feb 6

KGL4:20 pmKigali Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles

$995

Qatar Airways

Jan 24

LAX3:10 pmLos Angeles

36h 35m

1 stop

KGL1:45 pmKigali Intl

Feb 6

KGL4:20 pmKigali Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles

$997

Lufthansa flights from California to Rwanda

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Lufthansa

Feb 1

LAX8:15 amLos Angeles

25h 25m

2 stops

KGL7:40 pmKigali Intl

Feb 27

KGL8:50 pmKigali Intl

28h 25m

3 stops

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

$1,209

Lufthansa

Feb 5

LAX2:26 pmLos Angeles

42h 54m

2 stops

KGL7:20 pmKigali Intl

Feb 28

KGL8:25 pmKigali Intl

28h 50m

3 stops

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

$1,225

Lufthansa

Mar 3

SFO6:35 amSan Francisco

27h 05m

2 stops

KGL7:40 pmKigali Intl

Mar 11

KGL5:35 pmKigali Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,568

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Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Mon 4/12

4:20 pm-6:55 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/26

3:50 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$986

Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Sun 1/24

3:10 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop36h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 2/6

4:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$995

Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Sun 1/24

3:10 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop36h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 2/6

4:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$997

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San FranciscoKigali

SFO San Francisco - KGL Kigali Intl

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Tue 3/23

2:50 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/5

8:45 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 00m

$1,071

San FranciscoKigali

SFO San Francisco - KGL Kigali Intl

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Tue 3/23

7:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/5

8:45 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 00m

$1,076

San FranciscoKigali

SFO San Francisco - KGL Kigali Intl

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Mon 5/3

3:55 pm-6:55 am

1 stop30h 00m

Kigali Intl

Fri 5/7

11:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,078

San FranciscoKigali

SFO San Francisco - KGL Kigali Intl

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Tue 3/23

7:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/5

8:45 pm-8:18 pm

3 stops32h 33m

$1,086

San FranciscoKigali

SFO San Francisco - KGL Kigali Intl

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Mon 3/1

3:35 pm-6:55 am

1 stop29h 20m

Kigali Intl

Fri 3/12

11:20 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,097

San FranciscoKigali

SFO San Francisco - KGL Kigali Intl

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Mon 3/1

3:35 pm-6:55 am

1 stop29h 20m

Kigali Intl

Mon 3/8

11:20 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,097

Los AngelesKigali

LAX Los Angeles - KGL Kigali Intl

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Mon 4/26

4:20 pm-6:55 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kigali Intl

Fri 4/30

11:20 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,154

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rwanda?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rwanda from California, with most prices found around $1,089. If you aren’t able to travel to Rwanda during the month of November, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,101.

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Best Price Found	$704
Fastest flight time	20h 30m
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The best one-way flight to Rwanda from California in the past 72 hours is $704. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Rwanda found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $986.

The fastest flight from California to Rwanda takes 20h 30m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Rwanda?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Rwanda?
As of November 2026, there are 2 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,079	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,712 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,365	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 43 reviews		Search RwandAir flights

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