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

United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Kigali Intl

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between New York and Kigali?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 71% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Kigali?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $854.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from New York to Kigali?

Flights connecting via Brussels (BRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 22m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from New York to Kigali?

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 28m.

What airlines fly to Kigali?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Brussels Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kigali from New York according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% 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.

How long does it take to fly to Kigali?

Flight times from New York to Kigali vary, but if you’re flying out of New York and flying into Kigali (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 19h 52m on average. Another popular route from New York to Kigali is flying from Newark to Kigali, which will take roughly 20h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Prices for flights from New York to Kigali Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Kigali Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York 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 New York to Kigali Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kigali Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Kigali Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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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

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

17h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$894Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 8

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

28h 50m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3:40 am - 7:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$894Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31

11:20 am - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 9:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$944RwandAir

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

11:20 am - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 9:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$949RwandAir

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

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

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 9:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$965American Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

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

9:50 pm - 9:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

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

26h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$969Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

9:55 pm - 1:05 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

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

5:40 pm - 1:35 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$986Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 8

11:20 am - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 9:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$993Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1

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

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 9:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,017Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 15

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

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 9:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$965American Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21

7:00 pm - 8:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

31h 00m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:00 pm - 2:45 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

$998SAUDIA

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21

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

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:35 pm - 2:35 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 00m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,092KLM

Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Oct 11

1:00 pm - 8:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

25h 55m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

8:35 pm - 2:35 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 00m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,097Delta

Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Oct 11

11:20 am - 9:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,125Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21

1:45 pm - 8:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3:00 pm - 7:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,153Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12

1:45 pm - 8:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

9:00 am - 7:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,175Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Oct 11

6:10 pm - 6:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

18h 40m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 1:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 55m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,214Brussels Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12

3:45 pm - 6:50 pmEWR Newark-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 05m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 2:45 pmKGL Kigali Intl-EWR Newark

24h 40m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,225Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12

6:35 pm - 6:50 pmEWR Newark-KGL Kigali Intl

18h 15m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 2:45 pmKGL Kigali Intl-EWR Newark

24h 40m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,231Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12

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RwandAir

Oct 5

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 25m

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KGL1:45 pmKigali Intl

Oct 20

KGL4:20 pmKigali Intl

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$944

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Oct 5

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 25m

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KGL1:45 pmKigali Intl

Oct 20

KGL4:20 pmKigali Intl

22h 40m

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JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$949

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Sep 23

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 25m

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KGL1:45 pmKigali Intl

Oct 7

KGL11:20 pmKigali Intl

21h 50m

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JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$961

American Airlines flights from New York to Kigali

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Oct 4

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL1:30 pmKigali Intl

Oct 12

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

29h 20m

1 stop

JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$965

American Airlines

Jan 12

JFK10:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

KGL1:30 pmKigali Intl

Feb 1

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

30h 10m

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JFK3:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$971

American Airlines

Jan 18

JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 30m

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Feb 1

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

23h 20m

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JFK8:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$974

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Wed 10/28

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

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Sun 11/8

7:40 pm-6:35 am

1 stop17h 55m

$894

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4:20 pm-9:00 am

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Tue 10/20

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$949

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1 stop23h 10m

$965

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3:50 pm-3:10 pm

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Sun 9/20

9:50 pm-9:40 am

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Kigali Intl

Mon 9/28

5:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$969

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/28

9:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/8

5:40 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$986

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/18

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/1

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$993

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/5

1:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop23h 35m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/15

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,017

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $895 to $1,096.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $894.

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 New York during November instead. Flights to Kigali in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $922.

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Best Price Found	$511
Fastest flight time	18h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Kigali from New York in the past 72 hours is $511. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Kigali found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $894.

The fastest flight from New York to Kigali takes 18h 15m

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How far is New York to Kigali Intl by plane?
New York and Kigali Intl are 7036.3 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 18h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Kigali Intl Airport?
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As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Kigali Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York 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 New York to Kigali Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kigali Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Kigali Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Kigali?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Kigali, the leading airline is Qatar Airways, making up 31% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Kenya Airways with 24%, Ethiopian Air with 18%, and Brussels Airlines with 13%.

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Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $470	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 430 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $557	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 326 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $643	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $830	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $852	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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