Which airlines fly to Kigali?

Based on our data, the most popular airlines that fly to Kigali from United States are Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Lufthansa. There may also be other airline options depending on where in United States you’re flying from.

RwandAir Flights to Kigali

The most popular airline for flights to Kigali on momondo is RwandAir, which operates 11 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, with the best deal for RwandAir flights to Kigali being $1,078 (round-trip, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Kigali, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 42 RwandAir reviews, it is rated 7.9 by momondo users.

KLM Flights to Kigali

KLM (7.8/10, 1,592 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to Kigali, with deals from as low as $1,072 from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, round-trip. With 5 KLM flights to Kigali on average each week, prices can vary significantly by origin and availability.

How long does it take to fly to Kigali?

Flight times from United States to Kigali vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Kigali Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 40m on average. Another popular route from United States to Kigali is flying from Miami to Kigali Intl, which will take roughly 20h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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3:55 pm - 9:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

34h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 1:35 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$888Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

3:55 pm - 9:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

34h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 1:35 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$888Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 29 - Wed, Dec 9

1:35 pm - 8:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

35h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:50 am - 6:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$902Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

1:35 pm - 8:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

35h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7:40 pm - 6:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$903Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 7

5:00 pm - 8:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 pm - 11:20 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$906Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 21

6:30 pm - 8:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

19h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 11:24 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 59m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$906Delta

Fri, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 9

6:25 pm - 8:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

42h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 pm - 7:39 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 59m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$1,043KLM

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25

9:00 pm - 6:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

26h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:40 am - 3:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,059Qatar Airways

Fri, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 4

10:20 am - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 7:05 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,060Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 9

1:50 pm - 8:30 pmSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 pm - 11:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

22h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,062KLM

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

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1:35 pm - 12:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:50 am - 6:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$903Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

11:40 pm - 8:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

38h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 pm - 11:20 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$906Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 16

11:40 pm - 8:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

38h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 pm - 8:03 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 23m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Toronto Pearson Intl

$915Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 16

6:30 pm - 8:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

3:40 am - 11:20 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

$991Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

1:20 am - 6:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:30 pm - 8:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

45h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,019Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 3

11:00 am - 4:45 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 8:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,042Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11

9:50 pm - 4:45 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 55m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 8:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,044Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11

8:20 pm - 8:30 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

18h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 pm - 2:13 pmKGL Kigali Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

21h 33m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,071KLM

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 18

10:00 pm - 7:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

39h 40m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 4:40 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 50m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Zurich

$1,201SWISS

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

4:14 pm - 1:30 pmIND Indianapolis-KGL Kigali Intl

39h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 11:04 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IND Indianapolis

38h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,205Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 23

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New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/17

3:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 45m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/24

5:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$888

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/29

3:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 12/9

5:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$888

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/17

1:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop35h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/22

8:50 am-6:35 am

1 stop28h 45m

$902

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/24

1:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop35h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 12/7

7:40 pm-6:35 am

1 stop17h 55m

$903

Quickest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/8

5:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Kigali Intl

Sat 11/21

11:40 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 40m

$906

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/27

6:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 12/9

9:25 pm-11:24 am

2 stops20h 59m

$906

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/25

11:40 pm-7:39 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$1,043

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/26

9:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Thu 3/4

9:40 am-3:00 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,059

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/1

10:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 3/9

4:20 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,060

San FranciscoKigali

SFO San Francisco - KGL Kigali Intl

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Tue 11/17

1:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/23

11:40 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 05m

$1,062

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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 United States during November instead. Flights to Kigali in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $973.

Cheap Kigali flight deals and tips

Summary info about Kigali flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$510
Best Round-Trip Price	$888
Fastest flight time	18h 15m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Kigali from United States in the last 5 days is $510 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Kigali from United States in the last 5 days is $888 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Kigali from United States takes 18h 15m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Kigali, with a 0% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Kigali

Is there an alternative airport near Kigali?

Those flying to Kigali could potentially find better pricing at Cyangugu Kamembe Airport (89 mi from Kigali city center) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Kigali?

You can find deals at Cyangugu Kamembe Airport for $179 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Kigali?

The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to Kigali from Kigali for $132. This is 26% cheaper than most flight deals to Kigali. To find the cheapest price to Kigali from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Kigali Intl Airport?

Prices for flights to Kigali Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Kigali Intl Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights to Kigali Intl Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel 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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