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

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 69% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Kenya Airways, Delta, and SAUDIA are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Kigali Intl

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 24h 02m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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 35% 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 Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $854.

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 34m.

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

23h 15m1 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

$894Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 1

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

36h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

17h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$894Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 26

3:55 pm - 9:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

34h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

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

27h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$900Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 30

3:55 pm - 9:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

34h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

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

27h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$921Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

9:40 pm - 6:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:00 am - 10:20 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 20m3 stops Entebbe Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$930Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

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

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:30 pm - 10:20 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$930Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8

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

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 3:35 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$950American Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 26

10:35 pm - 8:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

38h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 2:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 35m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$983KLM

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

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

$1,028RwandAir

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 22

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

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 3:10 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,028RwandAir

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

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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

$900Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 13

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

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:00 am - 9:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$930Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 13

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

$988Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 12

1:45 pm - 7:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 10m1 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

$994Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 13

9:14 pm - 8:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

41h 41m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 12:33 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 33m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,062Delta

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

9:14 pm - 8:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

41h 41m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 2:35 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,063Delta

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

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

28h 50m1 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

$1,093Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

9:30 pm - 6:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:30 pm - 3:10 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,108Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

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

18h 40m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

7:55 pm - 1:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,236Brussels Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

9:30 pm - 6:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 25m1 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

$1,279RwandAir

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

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Kenya Airways flights from New York to Kigali

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Kenya Airways

Oct 5

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL8:00 amKigali Intl

Oct 26

KGL7:40 pmKigali Intl

17h 55m

1 stop

JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$894

Kenya Airways

Nov 23

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 15m

1 stop

KGL8:00 amKigali Intl

Dec 1

KGL7:40 pmKigali Intl

17h 55m

1 stop

JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$932

Kenya Airways

Feb 14

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

KGL1:50 pmKigali Intl

Feb 28

KGL8:50 amKigali Intl

28h 45m

1 stop

JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$943

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 22

JFK3:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 45m

2 stops

KGL9:40 amKigali Intl

Nov 30

KGL5:35 pmKigali Intl

27h 00m

2 stops

JFK1:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$900

Ethiopian Air

Nov 16

JFK3:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 45m

2 stops

KGL9:40 amKigali Intl

Nov 30

KGL5:35 pmKigali Intl

27h 00m

2 stops

JFK1:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$921

Ethiopian Air

Nov 16

JFK3:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 45m

2 stops

KGL9:40 amKigali Intl

Nov 23

KGL5:35 pmKigali Intl

27h 00m

2 stops

JFK1:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$925

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Tue 10/20

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/1

8:50 am-6:35 am

1 stop28h 45m

$894

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Mon 10/5

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/26

7:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 55m

$894

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Sun 11/22

3:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 45m

Kigali Intl

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5:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$900

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Mon 11/16

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2 stops34h 45m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

5:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$921

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/28

9:40 pm-6:55 am

1 stop27h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/3

1:00 am-10:20 pm

3 stops28h 20m

$930

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/26

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/8

5:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$930

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Sun 10/4

11:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/26

3:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$950

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/16

10:35 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/23

9:25 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$983

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/16

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/22

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,028

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New YorkKigali

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/12

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/21

11:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$1,028

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $884 to $1,190.
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	$493
Fastest flight time	17h 25m
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The best one-way flight to Kigali from New York in the past 72 hours is $493. 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 17h 25m

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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 25m 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 7.2 431 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 7.9 43 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $830	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,045 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $852	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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