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 22m. 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?

Delta, KLM, and Brussels Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Kigali Intl

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.

What airlines fly to Kigali?

Qatar Airways, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air 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 47% 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 $1,185.

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

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 86% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 May 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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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,267 to $981. The lowest price recently found on this route was $932.

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1:45 pm - 12:35 am

JFK

KGL

28h 50m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$932Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 23

1:20 am - 6:55 am

JFK

KGL

23h 35m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 3:10 pm

KGL

JFK

27h 40m

2 stops

$1,048Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 24

1:20 am - 6:55 am

JFK

KGL

23h 35m

1 stop

1:00 am - 9:00 am

KGL

JFK

38h 00m

3 stops

$1,071Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 23

9:45 pm - 1:05 am

EWR

KGL

21h 20m

2 stops

2:10 am - 7:45 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 35m

2 stops

$1,146Ethiopian Air

Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20

9:35 am - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

27h 15m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

2 stops

$1,149Brussels Airlines

Tue, May 19 - Mon, May 25

1:45 pm - 12:35 am

JFK

KGL

28h 50m

1 stop

8:00 pm - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

17h 35m

1 stop

$1,157Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Oct 11

9:35 am - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

27h 15m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:40 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 35m

3 stops

$1,180Brussels Airlines

Tue, May 19 - Mon, May 25

9:45 pm - 1:05 am

EWR

KGL

21h 20m

2 stops

10:55 am - 7:45 pm

KGL

EWR

38h 50m

2 stops

$1,204Ethiopian Air

Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20

7:42 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

41h 08m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

2 stops

$1,208United Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 24

7:00 am - 6:50 pm

LGA

KGL

29h 50m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 4:05 pm

KGL

LGA

50h 00m

3 stops

$1,356United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 24

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KLM flights from New York to Kigali

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KLM

May 11

LGA5:00 pmNew York LaGuardia

20h 30m

2 stops

KGL7:30 pmKigali Intl

May 22

KGL8:35 pmKigali Intl

25h 49m

3 stops

LGA4:24 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,033

KLM

May 11

LGA4:30 pmNew York LaGuardia

21h 00m

2 stops

KGL7:30 pmKigali Intl

May 22

KGL8:35 pmKigali Intl

25h 49m

3 stops

LGA4:24 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,170

KLM

May 11

EWR5:00 pmNewark

20h 30m

2 stops

KGL7:30 pmKigali Intl

May 22

KGL8:35 pmKigali Intl

24h 10m

3 stops

EWR2:45 pmNewark

$1,240

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Qatar Airways

Aug 24

JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 35m

1 stop

KGL6:55 amKigali Intl

Sep 24

KGL5:30 pmKigali Intl

27h 40m

2 stops

JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,048

Qatar Airways

Aug 24

JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 35m

1 stop

KGL6:55 amKigali Intl

Sep 23

KGL1:00 amKigali Intl

38h 00m

3 stops

JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,071

Qatar Airways

Sep 4

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL1:45 pmKigali Intl

Oct 11

KGL11:55 amKigali Intl

26h 55m

2 stops

JFK8:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,123

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Tue 8/25

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/23

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$932

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JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

1:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop23h 35m

Kigali Intl

Thu 9/24

5:30 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,048

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JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

1:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop23h 35m

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Wed 9/23

1:00 am-9:00 am

3 stops38h 00m

$1,071

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EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 5/12

9:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 5/20

2:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,146

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 5/19

9:35 am-6:50 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/25

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,149

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JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/4

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 10/11

8:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

$1,157

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 5/19

9:35 am-6:50 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/25

8:05 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops23h 35m

$1,180

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 5/12

9:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 5/20

10:55 am-7:45 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,204

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 8/25

7:42 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops41h 08m

Kigali Intl

Thu 9/24

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,208

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/1

7:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/24

8:05 pm-4:05 pm

3 stops50h 00m

$1,356

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

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 October instead. Flights to Kigali in October, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $526.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kigali from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kigali for around $1,066 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kigali from New York for as low as $895 on momondo.

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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 45m 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 May 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 26% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include RwandAir with 20%, Kenya Airways with 17%, and Ethiopian Air with 16%.

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Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $470	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 404 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $557	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 303 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $830	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,001 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $843	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,724 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $915	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights

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