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

RwandAir, Etihad Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Kigali Intl

What airlines fly to Kigali?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Brussels Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kigali from Chicago according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kigali. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Kigali on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of March 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Kigali Intl Airport.

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

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 Chicago 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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7:20 pm - 2:30 pm

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KGL

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22h 45m

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$1,018Qatar Airways

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May 4

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 10m

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KGL2:30 pmKigali Intl

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KGL4:00 pmKigali Intl

30h 05m

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ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$937

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May 4

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 35m

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KGL6:55 amKigali Intl

May 11

KGL8:20 amKigali Intl

37h 45m

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ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$959

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May 4

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

51h 40m

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KGL6:00 amKigali Intl

May 11

KGL11:20 pmKigali Intl

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$967

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Apr 28

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

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KGL12:55 amKigali Intl

May 5

KGL1:50 amKigali Intl

23h 25m

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ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$947

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Apr 19

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

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KGL12:55 amKigali Intl

Apr 22

KGL1:50 amKigali Intl

38h 50m

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ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,058

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May 6

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

KGL12:55 amKigali Intl

Jun 23

KGL1:50 amKigali Intl

38h 50m

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ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,085

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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$1,000

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Thu 4/16

10:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/22

5:40 pm-8:15 am

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$1,012

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7:20 pm-6:55 am

1 stop28h 35m

Kigali Intl

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1 stop22h 45m

$1,016

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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7:20 pm-9:25 pm

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Kigali Intl

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11:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 45m

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kigali from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kigali for around $1,153 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kigali from Chicago for as low as $858 on momondo.

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Kigali Intl is 7708.4 mi away from Chicago. 17h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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As of March 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Kigali Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Kigali Intl Airport?
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 Chicago 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.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Kigali?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and Kigali, the leading airline is Ethiopian Air, making up 70% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Brussels Airlines with 30%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $846	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 971 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $855	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,858 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 391 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $972	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 300 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $976	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,452 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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