Which airlines fly to Kigali?

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

KLM Flights to Kigali

The most popular airline for flights to Kigali on momondo is KLM, which operates 14 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, with the best deal for KLM flights to Kigali being $794 (round-trip, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Kigali, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 1,385 KLM reviews, it is rated 7.8 by momondo users.

RwandAir Flights to Kigali

RwandAir (7.6/10, 36 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to Kigali, with deals from as low as $1,037 from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, round-trip. With 19 RwandAir 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 25h 07m on average. Another popular route from United States to Kigali is flying from Miami to Kigali Intl, which will take roughly 29h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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1:20 am - 6:55 amJFK-KGL

23h 35m1 stop

3:50 pm - 9:00 amKGL-JFK

23h 10m1 stop

$848Qatar Airways

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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 24

11:20 am - 1:45 pmJFK-KGL

20h 25m1 stop

3:50 pm - 9:00 amKGL-JFK

23h 10m1 stop

$857Qatar Airways

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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6

12:35 am - 12:50 amJFK-KGL

18h 15m1 stop

1:45 am - 10:40 pmKGL-JFK

26h 55m1 stop

$881Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 23

10:55 am - 9:55 amEWR-KGL

17h 00m1 stop

5:40 pm - 8:00 amKGL-EWR

21h 20m2 stops

$882Ethiopian Air

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Mon, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 16

8:05 pm - 1:45 amDTW-KGL

22h 40m1 stop

2:40 am - 6:10 pmKGL-DTW

22h 30m1 stop

$893Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 8

9:35 am - 9:55 amATL-KGL

17h 20m1 stop

10:55 am - 8:00 amKGL-ATL

28h 05m2 stops

$905Ethiopian Air

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Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Mar 3

5:40 pm - 7:35 pmSEA-KGL

40h 55m1 stop

8:45 pm - 11:50 amKGL-SEA

24h 05m2 stops

$948KLM

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21

5:25 pm - 7:35 pmIAD-KGL

20h 10m1 stop

8:45 pm - 3:35 pmKGL-IAD

24h 50m2 stops

$948KLM

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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 5

9:30 am - 6:55 pmBOS-KGL

27h 25m2 stops

8:10 pm - 9:45 pmKGL-BOS

31h 35m3 stops

$959United Airlines

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Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 20

6:25 pm - 7:40 pmJFK-KGL

18h 15m1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:20 pmKGL-JFK

23h 30m2 stops

$960United Airlines

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Mon, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 20

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

1:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop23h 35m

Kigali Intl

Fri 10/24

3:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$848

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/6

3:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$857

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/12

12:35 am-12:50 am

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/23

1:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$881

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 10/20

10:55 am-9:55 am

1 stop17h 00m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/16

5:40 pm-8:00 am

2 stops21h 20m

$882

DetroitKigali

DTW - KGL

DTWKGL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

8:05 pm-1:45 am

1 stop22h 40m

Kigali Intl

Sun 2/8

2:40 am-6:10 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$893

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 2/4

9:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop17h 20m

Kigali Intl

Tue 3/3

10:55 am-8:00 am

2 stops28h 05m

$905

SeattleKigali

SEA - KGL

SEAKGL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 10/14

5:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/21

8:45 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 05m

$948

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/26

5:25 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sun 10/5

8:45 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$948

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 10/9

9:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/20

8:10 pm-9:45 pm

3 stops31h 35m

$959

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

6:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Thu 11/20

8:50 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$960

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Kigali flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Kigali from United States during October instead. Flights to Kigali in October, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $937.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kigali?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Kigali. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,021. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Kigali on Saturday is $1,348.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kigali?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Kigali is in the evening. Flights from United States to Kigali during this time can be as low as $1,154. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Kigali, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,435 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kigali?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kigali from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kigali for around $1,158 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kigali from United States for as low as $974 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Kigali Intl

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO KIGALI FROM LOS ANGELES	January	19% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Kigali costs on average just $1,062 in January
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO KIGALI FROM LOS ANGELES	December	44% more expensive	It costs about $1,880 for flights to Kigali from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO KIGALI FROM LOS ANGELES	June	720% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Kigali from Los Angeles in June than any other month

Cheap Kigali flight deals and tips

Summary info about Kigali flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$432
Best Round-Trip Price	$848
Fastest flight time	20h 05m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Kigali from United States in the last 72 hours is $432 (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 72 hours is $848 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Kigali from United States takes 20h 05m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Kigali, with a 12% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Kigali

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kigali?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 88 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Kigali. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $1,085. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Kigali outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from United States to Kigali for $892.

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 $80 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 Cyangugu for $71. This is 12% 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 September 2025, there are 12 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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