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 20 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, Dallas/Fort Worth to Kigali, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 44 RwandAir reviews, it is rated 8.0 by momondo users.

KLM Flights to Kigali

KLM (7.8/10, 1,595 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to Kigali, with deals from as low as $925 from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, round-trip. With 7 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 26h 30m on average. Another popular route from United States to Kigali is flying from Miami to Kigali Intl, which will take roughly 40h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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10:00 pm - 6:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

26h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 8:50 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$800Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 19

10:00 pm - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

33h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 8:50 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$807Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 29 - Mon, May 10

11:20 am - 1:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 8:50 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$808Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 6

10:30 am - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 3:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$838Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 25 - Sat, Feb 6

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

35h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3:40 am - 6:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$937Kenya Airways

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6

1:35 pm - 1:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

17h 15m1 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

$937Kenya Airways

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

8:55 pm - 1:05 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 10m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 am - 6:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,048Ethiopian Air

Sat, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 7

10:50 pm - 8:30 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-KGL Kigali Intl

38h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 3:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

24h 35m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,061KLM

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 7

8:55 pm - 1:05 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 10m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 am - 6:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,069Ethiopian Air

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6

11:05 am - 8:20 pmSFO San Francisco-KGL Kigali Intl

24h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Amsterdam Schiphol

8:40 pm - 11:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-SFO San Francisco

24h 05m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,075KLM

Tue, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 5

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1:35 pm - 6:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

22h 05m1 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

$938Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 29

4:25 pm - 8:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

25h 00m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$951Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Dec 2

6:49 am - 8:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 41m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

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

25h 00m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$955Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Dec 2

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

$991Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 22

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

$1,005Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 am - 6:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 40m2 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

$1,115Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30

12:31 pm - 7:40 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 6:33 pmKGL Kigali Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

29h 43m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,178Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

7:00 pm - 8:30 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-KGL Kigali Intl

41h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 pm - 4:50 pmKGL Kigali Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

29h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,191Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24

5:50 pm - 7:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

17h 50m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 12:10 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 20m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,198Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 1

6:25 pm - 7:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

18h 15m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:25 pm - 1:15 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

47h 50m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Zurich

$1,224Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 29

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New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/19

3:50 pm-8:50 am

1 stop23h 00m

$800

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/29

10:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/10

3:50 pm-8:50 am

1 stop23h 00m

$807

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/30

11:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 4/6

4:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop22h 30m

$808

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/25

10:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 2/6

4:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$838

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

1:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop35h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sun 12/6

3:40 am-6:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$937

Quickest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

1:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 12/8

7:40 pm-6:35 am

1 stop17h 55m

$937

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/27

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sun 3/7

1:50 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,048

AtlantaKigali

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - KGL Kigali Intl

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 11/26

10:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop38h 40m

Kigali Intl

Mon 12/7

9:25 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,061

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sun 12/6

1:50 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,069

San FranciscoKigali

SFO San Francisco - KGL Kigali Intl

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Tue 3/23

11:05 am-8:20 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/5

8:40 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 05m

$1,075

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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 $944.

Cheap Kigali flight deals and tips

Summary info about Kigali flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$513
Best Round-Trip Price	$800
Fastest flight time	17h 15m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Kigali from United States in the last 5 days is $513 (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 $800 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Kigali from United States takes 17h 15m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Kigali, with a 8% 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 $195 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try 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 November 2026, there are 15 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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