What airlines fly to Kigali?

Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa and United 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 57% 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.

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

Air Canada is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Kigali Intl

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As of September 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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4:25 pm - 8:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

19h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 2:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 00m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$952KLM

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18

10:24 am - 8:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

25h 56m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 2:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 00m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$957Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18

9:45 am - 4:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 7:40 amKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$988Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

9:45 am - 4:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 7:40 amKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$988Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

7:20 pm - 6:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 3:05 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,000Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

7:50 pm - 6:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 2:30 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,000Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

6:10 am - 8:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

41h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7:40 pm - 12:50 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,071Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 30

6:10 am - 8:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

42h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7:40 pm - 12:46 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 06m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,087Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

10:54 am - 6:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

24h 56m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 12:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 55m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,155United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

7:00 am - 7:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 40m2 stops Newark Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 9:33 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 43m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Newark

$1,165United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Dec 11

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10:15 am - 4:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 8:15 amKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,016Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

5:10 pm - 8:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

9:00 am - 3:10 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,138Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

8:05 pm - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

34h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:30 pm - 8:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,161Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

8:25 pm - 7:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

40h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:30 pm - 3:40 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

53h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,161Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 3

6:30 am - 6:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 5:05 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 00m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,165United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 pm - 6:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

17h 50m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 12:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 55m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,191Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

6:00 pm - 6:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

17h 50m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 12:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 55m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,191Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

7:20 pm - 12:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

33h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4:20 pm - 3:05 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,212Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 3

7:20 pm - 1:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

35h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 3:05 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,232Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 3

10:50 am - 6:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

25h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 11:21 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 16m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Newark

$1,265United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

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KLM flights from Chicago to Kigali

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KLM

Nov 8

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 55m

1 stop

KGL8:20 pmKigali Intl

Nov 18

KGL9:25 pmKigali Intl

25h 00m

2 stops

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$952

KLM

Oct 26

ORD7:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

41h 55m

2 stops

KGL8:20 pmKigali Intl

Nov 2

KGL9:25 pmKigali Intl

32h 18m

3 stops

ORD9:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$984

KLM

Sep 25

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

KGL8:55 pmKigali Intl

Oct 31

KGL9:25 pmKigali Intl

25h 00m

2 stops

ORD3:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,052

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Kigali

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Kigali flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Oct 26

ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 05m

1 stop

KGL6:55 amKigali Intl

Nov 2

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,000

Qatar Airways

Oct 27

ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 55m

1 stop

KGL1:45 pmKigali Intl

Nov 3

KGL4:20 pmKigali Intl

30h 10m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,003

Qatar Airways

Jan 27

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 05m

1 stop

KGL6:55 amKigali Intl

Feb 25

KGL4:20 pmKigali Intl

30h 10m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,004

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

4:25 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/18

9:25 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$952

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

10:24 am-8:20 pm

2 stops25h 56m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/18

9:25 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$957

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

9:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/15

5:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 05m

$988

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

9:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/11

5:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 05m

$988

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/12

7:20 pm-6:55 am

1 stop28h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/19

3:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,000

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

7:50 pm-6:55 am

1 stop28h 05m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/2

3:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,000

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/1

6:10 am-8:00 am

2 stops41h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

7:40 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,071

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

6:10 am-8:00 am

2 stops42h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/2

7:40 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$1,087

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/8

10:54 am-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 56m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/12

8:05 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,155

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Kigali Intl

Fri 12/11

8:50 pm-9:33 pm

3 stops32h 43m

$1,165

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Kigali?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $979 to $1,044.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $952.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Kigali from Chicago during April instead. Flights to Kigali in April, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $976.

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Best Price Found	$614
Fastest flight time	19h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Kigali from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $614. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Kigali found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $952.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Kigali takes 19h 55m

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How far is Chicago to Kigali Intl by plane?
Kigali Intl is 7708.4 mi away from Chicago. 19h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Kigali Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Kigali Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Kigali Intl Airport?
As of September 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 68% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 32%.

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,222 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $866	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $972	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 327 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $989	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,213 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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