How long is the flight from United States to Rwanda?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Rwanda you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Kigali Intl takes 22h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 23h 50m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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Qatar Airways

Sep 7

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

28h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$809

Qatar Airways

Sep 7

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

28h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$821

Qatar Airways

Aug 30

JFK

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 14

KGL

21h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$872

Multiple Airlines

Aug 14

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

28h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$884

Kenya Airways

Sep 17

JFK

18h 40m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 26

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$892

Kenya Airways

Sep 16

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 26

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$895

Qatar Airways

Aug 29

JFK

30h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 14

KGL

23h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$901

Kenya Airways

Dec 1

JFK

27h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 18

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$922

KLM

Sep 17

JFK

20h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 27

KGL

24h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$925

Delta

Sep 17

JFK

27h 15m

2 stops

KGL

Sep 27

KGL

26h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$930

Qatar Airways

Sep 7

BOS

25h 45m

2 stops

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

28h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$930

Kenya Airways

Aug 31

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 13

KGL

28h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$932

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10:00 pm - 6:55 am

BOS

KGL

26h 55m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 3:15 pm

KGL

BOS

28h 55m

1 stop

$809Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15

10:00 pm - 6:55 am

BOS

KGL

26h 55m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 3:15 pm

KGL

BOS

28h 55m

1 stop

$821Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15

9:45 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

21h 10m

1 stop

1:50 am - 7:50 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 00m

2 stops

$1,052Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 28

10:55 am - 9:50 am

IAD

KGL

16h 55m

1 stop

5:40 pm - 8:55 am

KGL

IAD

21h 15m

2 stops

$1,079Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

10:00 am - 9:50 am

IAD

KGL

16h 50m

1 stop

5:40 pm - 8:00 am

KGL

IAD

21h 20m

2 stops

$1,090Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28

9:30 pm - 12:50 am

DFW

KGL

20h 20m

1 stop

1:50 am - 12:45 pm

KGL

DFW

41h 55m

2 stops

$1,117Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 26

6:35 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 15m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

2 stops

$1,149United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 am - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

30h 50m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

2 stops

$1,154United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

6:25 pm - 7:40 pm

DTW

KGL

42h 15m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 11:52 pm

KGL

DTW

34h 02m

3 stops

$1,157Lufthansa

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30

5:59 pm - 6:50 pm

DTW

KGL

42h 51m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 8:23 pm

KGL

DTW

29h 33m

3 stops

$1,174Lufthansa

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Oct 27

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/7

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/15

4:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$809

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/7

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/15

4:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$821

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/31

9:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/28

1:50 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,052

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

10:55 am-9:50 am

1 stop16h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/16

5:40 pm-8:55 am

2 stops21h 15m

$1,079

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/24

10:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 11/28

5:40 pm-8:00 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,090

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 8/6

9:30 pm-12:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 8/26

1:50 am-12:45 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,117

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 9/28

6:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/3

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,149

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 9/28

6:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/3

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,154

DetroitKigali

DTW - KGL

DTWKGL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/24

6:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

8:50 pm-11:52 pm

3 stops34h 02m

$1,157

DetroitKigali

DTW - KGL

DTWKGL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

5:59 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops42h 51m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/27

8:50 pm-8:23 pm

3 stops29h 33m

$1,174

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Rwanda flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rwanda from United States according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rwanda. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Rwanda on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$451
Best Round-Trip Price	$809
Fastest flight time	20h 00m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 5 days is $451 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 5 days is $809 (Boston Logan Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 20h 00m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Kigali Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Rwanda

What is the cheapest flight to Rwanda?

The cheapest flights to Rwanda recently found by momondo users are $71 with RwandAir, $291 with Kenya Airways, and $307 with Ethiopian Air.

What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Of the 11 airlines that fly to Rwanda, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and United Airlines happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Qatar Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 40% of users choosing them for their travels to Rwanda.

What is the most popular airport in Rwanda to fly to?

Kigali Intl is the most popular airport in Rwanda to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Rwanda in the past year, 99% of them chose to fly into Kigali’s Kigali Intl airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Rwanda that are also a great option to fly to.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Rwanda?

Prices for flights to Rwanda refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Rwanda?

The number of operators available for flights to Rwanda is 13 as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Rwanda?

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 Rwanda.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rwanda?

The required travel and health documents for your Rwanda 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 Rwanda. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Rwanda?

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Can I find flights to Rwanda with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Rwanda with this policy.

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