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?

Brussels (BRU) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 42m.

How long does it take to fly to Kigali?

Flight times from New York to Kigali vary, but if you’re flying out of Newark and flying into Kigali (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h 45m on average. Another popular route from New York to Kigali is flying from New York to Kigali, which will take roughly 19h 47m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Kenya Airways, Egyptair, and Brussels Airlines 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: 75% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Kigali?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways 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.

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

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,080.

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 August 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 - 7:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:00 pm - 7:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$916Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

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

21h 55m1 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

$955Kenya Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 25

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

$965RwandAir

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 23

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

33h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 8:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$968American Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 9

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

20h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

30h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$975Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 24

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

20h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

30h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$975Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 24

9:15 pm - 8:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

17h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 12:32 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 32m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$984KLM

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

10:15 pm - 1:05 amEWR Newark-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 50m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 am - 8:10 pmKGL Kigali Intl-EWR Newark

24h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$990Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28

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

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

$990Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Nov 8

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

20h 25m1 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

$1,005RwandAir

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 14

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

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 3:50 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,111KLM

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

5:30 pm - 8:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 3:50 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,115KLM

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

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

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 12:32 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 32m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,146KLM

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

8:00 pm - 6:50 pmEWR Newark-KGL Kigali Intl

40h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 11:59 pmKGL Kigali Intl-EWR Newark

33h 54m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,257Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

6:30 pm - 6:50 pmEWR Newark-KGL Kigali Intl

18h 20m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 11:59 pmKGL Kigali Intl-EWR Newark

33h 54m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,288Lufthansa

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

6:30 pm - 6:50 pmEWR Newark-KGL Kigali Intl

18h 20m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 11:59 pmKGL Kigali Intl-EWR Newark

33h 54m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,288SWISS

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

7:25 pm - 6:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

41h 25m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 2:20 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 15m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

$1,410SWISS

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

3:59 pm - 1:30 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-KGL Kigali Intl

39h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 pm - 9:34 pmKGL Kigali Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

35h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,168Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

8:20 pm - 2:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

35h 40m3 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Cairo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:55 pm - 2:45 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 50m3 stops Entebbe Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

$2,369Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

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KLM

Sep 10

JFK9:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

KGL8:55 pmKigali Intl

Sep 16

KGL11:00 pmKigali Intl

19h 32m

1 stop

JFK12:32 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$984

KLM

Sep 24

EWR5:00 pmNewark

20h 30m

2 stops

KGL7:30 pmKigali Intl

Sep 30

KGL8:35 pmKigali Intl

30h 22m

3 stops

EWR8:57 pmNewark

$1,014

KLM

Nov 14

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 20m

1 stop

KGL8:20 pmKigali Intl

Nov 22

KGL9:25 pmKigali Intl

24h 35m

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JFK3:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,031

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Sep 13

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL1:30 pmKigali Intl

Sep 23

KGL3:50 pmKigali Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$965

RwandAir

Sep 28

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL1:45 pmKigali Intl

Oct 3

KGL4:20 pmKigali Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

JFK8:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,024

RwandAir

Sep 29

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL1:30 pmKigali Intl

Oct 10

KGL4:20 pmKigali Intl

22h 30m

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JFK8:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,060

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/4

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sun 10/11

8:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

$916

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/8

1:45 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Kigali Intl

Thu 2/25

8:50 am-6:35 am

1 stop28h 45m

$955

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/13

11:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/23

3:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$965

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/12

10:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/9

3:50 pm-8:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$968

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/9

10:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/24

3:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$975

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/7

10:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/24

3:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$975

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Thu 9/10

9:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/16

11:00 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$984

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EWR Newark - KGL Kigali Intl

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 10/25

10:15 pm-1:05 am

2 stops20h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/28

1:50 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$990

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/12

10:00 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 05m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/8

1:50 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$990

New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/30

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/14

3:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,005

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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 $1,044 to $1,124.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $916.

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	$442
Fastest flight time	17h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Kigali from New York in the past 72 hours is $442. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Kigali found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $916.

The fastest flight from New York to Kigali takes 17h 40m

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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 17h 40m 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 August 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 32% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Kenya Airways with 24%, Ethiopian Air with 17%, and Brussels Airlines with 11%.

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Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $470	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 431 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 1,032 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $852	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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