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, Lufthansa and United Airlines. 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 $638 (round-trip, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Kigali, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 1,570 KLM reviews, it is rated 7.8 by momondo users.

RwandAir Flights to Kigali

RwandAir (7.8/10, 42 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to Kigali, with deals from as low as $643 from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, round-trip. With 14 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 30h 26m on average. Another popular route from United States to Kigali is flying from Miami to Kigali Intl, which will take roughly 29h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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1:45 pm - 12:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 50m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:50 pm - 6:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$906Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 7

1:45 pm - 6:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

22h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:50 pm - 6:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$906Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 2

9:45 pm - 1:05 amEWR Newark-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 20m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 am - 7:45 pmKGL Kigali Intl-EWR Newark

23h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$952Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21

4:15 pm - 8:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 2:30 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$952KLM

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

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

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

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 3:10 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$965American Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 12

10:00 pm - 1:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

33h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 3:10 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$966Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

10:00 pm - 1:05 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 05m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 am - 8:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$985Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 18

7:29 pm - 7:30 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-KGL Kigali Intl

42h 01m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

8:35 pm - 9:33 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

30h 58m3 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$996Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7

1:00 pm - 7:30 pmEWR Newark-KGL Kigali Intl

48h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

8:35 pm - 7:59 amKGL Kigali Intl-EWR Newark

41h 24m3 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

$999Delta

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 4

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4:15 pm - 8:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 4:13 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 13m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$962KLM

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13

11:05 am - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 3:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$968American Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Dec 14

11:05 am - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 3:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$978Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Dec 14

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

23h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 am - 8:15 amKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,009Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Oct 1

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

23h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 am - 8:15 amKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,009Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Oct 1

6:25 pm - 8:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 5:07 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 07m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,055KLM

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4

12:29 pm - 8:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

26h 26m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 3:45 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 20m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,078Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Dec 14

11:00 am - 8:55 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 55m2 stops New York LaGuardia Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 7:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 35m3 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,088Delta

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Dec 14

5:00 pm - 8:55 pmEWR Newark-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 2:45 pmKGL Kigali Intl-EWR Newark

21h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,108Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4

6:15 pm - 1:30 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:30 pm - 3:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

29h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,323Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 19

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New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/26

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 11/7

2:50 pm-6:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

$906

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

1:45 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/2

2:50 pm-6:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

$906

NewarkKigali

EWR Newark - KGL Kigali Intl

EWRKGL

Newark

Thu 10/15

9:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/21

1:50 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$952

Quickest round-trip

ChicagoKigali

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

4:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Kigali Intl

Sun 9/20

11:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$952

ChicagoKigali

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

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/4

11:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/12

3:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$965

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/5

10:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/19

3:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$966

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/5

10:00 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 05m

Kigali Intl

Sun 10/18

1:50 am-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$985

New YorkKigali

LGA New York LaGuardia - KGL Kigali Intl

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/23

7:29 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops42h 01m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/7

8:35 pm-9:33 pm

3 stops30h 58m

$996

NewarkKigali

EWR Newark - KGL Kigali Intl

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 9/28

1:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops48h 30m

Kigali Intl

Sun 10/4

8:35 pm-7:59 am

3 stops41h 24m

$999

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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 September instead. Flights to Kigali in September, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $950.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO KIGALI FROM LOS ANGELES	November	22% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Kigali costs on average just $1,071 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO KIGALI FROM LOS ANGELES	July	76% more expensive	It costs about $2,401 for flights to Kigali from Los Angeles in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO KIGALI FROM LOS ANGELES	February	800% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Kigali from Los Angeles in February than any other month

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Summary info about Kigali flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$442
Best Round-Trip Price	$906
Fastest flight time	20h 10m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Kigali from United States in the last 5 days is $442 (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 $906 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Kigali from United States takes 20h 10m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Kigali, with a 6% 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 $131 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 August 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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